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The Worst Episodes of Palm Royale

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In 1969, an ambitious woman aspires to cross the line between the haves and have-nots to secure her seat at America's most exclusive, fashionable, and treacherous table: Palm Beach high society.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(688 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Maxine is ready to start a new life in Palm Beach. While trying to join an elite club, she discovers several secrets—while hiding her own.

    Director:Tate Taylor
    Writer:Abe Sylvia

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  2. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 8 - Maxine Saves the Whale
    7.0/10(433 votes)

    #2 - Maxine Saves the Whale

    S1:E8

    A beached whale appears on the Beach Ball site, throwing the event into doubt with days to spare. Linda and Evelyn adjust to their new normals.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Sharr White

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  3. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 2 - Maxine Saves a Cat
    7.2/10(524 votes)

    #3 - Maxine Saves a Cat

    S1:E2

    To gain membership sponsors, Maxine must make an impressive splash at a charity auction—but bad checks and a suspicious bartender hound her.

    Director:Tate Taylor
    Writer:Sheri Holman

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  4. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 1 - Maxine Drinks Martinis Now
    7.2/10(191 votes)

    #4 - Maxine Drinks Martinis Now

    S2:E1

    In the aftermath of the Beach Ball fiasco, Maxine navigates her new reality and contends with Douglas' betrayal.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writers:Abe Sylvia, Sharr White

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  5. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 5 - Maxine Is Ready to Single Mingle
    7.3/10(123 votes)

    #5 - Maxine Is Ready to Single Mingle

    S2:E5

    Evelyn and Maxine must strike a deal with a powerful socialite to finance their plan. Maxine clicks with the charismatic Dr. Dusty Magic.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Sharr White

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  6. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 3 - Maxine's Like a Dellacorte
    7.4/10(469 votes)

    #6 - Maxine's Like a Dellacorte

    S1:E3

    When Maxine's auction antics land her in the Shiny Sheet, the ladies of Palm Beach become interested in knowing more about her.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Sharr White

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  7. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 5 - Maxine Shakes the Tree
    7.4/10(400 votes)

    #7 - Maxine Shakes the Tree

    S1:E5

    Maxine tries to unearth information that could upend her marriage. Linda and the Women's Circle grapple with threats to Palm Beach social order.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Emma Rathbone

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  8. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 9 - Maxine Makes a Splash
    7.4/10(372 votes)

    #8 - Maxine Makes a Splash

    S1:E9

    Evelyn must hide at Eddie's place. Doug makes a pitch for the Dellacorte. Maxine and Robert make shocking discoveries.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Kelly Hutchinson

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  9. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 10 - Maxine Throws a Party
    7.5/10(494 votes)

    #9 - Maxine Throws a Party

    S1:E10

    Tensions boil over at the Beach Ball.

    Director:Tate Taylor
    Writers:Kelly Hutchinson, Sheri Holman

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  10. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 2 - Maxine Serves a Swerve
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #10 - Maxine Serves a Swerve

    S2:E2

    As Linda's case makes it to national television, Maxine botches her own plan and must help her friend before the (wo)manhunt begins.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writers:Becky Mode, Sheri Holman

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  11. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 6 - Maxine Takes a Step
    7.6/10(414 votes)

    #11 - Maxine Takes a Step

    S1:E6

    With both the Beach Ball and a real estate deal set to take off, Maxine and Douglas need to secure the favor of a visiting prince.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Celeste Hughey

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  12. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 7 - Maxine Bags a Prince
    7.6/10(413 votes)

    #12 - Maxine Bags a Prince

    S1:E7

    Douglas faces a looming threat. Robert navigates his increasingly serious relationship with the prince. Linda and Evelyn receive shocking news.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writers:Logan Faust, Sheri Holman

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  13. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 4 - Maxine Unwrecks a Home
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    #13 - Maxine Unwrecks a Home

    S2:E4

    The feds pursue Maxine, who further damages her reputation by attempting to compromise the investigation. Robert tries to hide Norma's secret.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writers:Kelly Hutchinson, Logan Faust

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  14. Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 4 - Maxine Rolls the Dice
    7.7/10(468 votes)

    #14 - Maxine Rolls the Dice

    S1:E4

    With Norma's estate going to charity, Maxine's last shot at the Dellacorte fortune is a conservatorship that puts her at legal odds with Robert.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Becky Mode

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  15. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 6 - Maxine Finds Herself
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #15 - Maxine Finds Herself

    S2:E6

    Virginia enlists Maxine and Douglas to help find the Russian mole. The arrival of a new family member complicates the matter.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writers:Emma Rathbone, Sheri Holman

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  16. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 3 - Maxine Solves a Murder
    7.8/10(140 votes)

    #16 - Maxine Solves a Murder

    S2:E3

    Maxine arranges a covert mission during the Dellacorte portrait ceremony. Evelyn grills the Club Ambassador, leading to an epiphany.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writers:Emma Rathbone, Celeste Hughey

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  17. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 7 - Maxine Plays Dead
    7.9/10(109 votes)

    #17 - Maxine Plays Dead

    S2:E7

    Robert is torn between his best friend and his oldest friend. Dinah uncovers the source of her death threats.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writers:Logan Faust, Becky Mode

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  18. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 8 - Maxine Hits the Slopes
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    #18 - Maxine Hits the Slopes

    S2:E8

    Palm Beach society arrives in Switzerland with sights set on the Dellacorte generation-skipping trust.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 9 - Maxine Hears a Confession
    8.6/10(59 votes)

    #19 - Maxine Hears a Confession

    S2:E9

    Amid a raging snowstorm in the Alps, Norma orchestrates plans to secure the fortune for herself and Robert. Maxine races to expose her.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Palm Royale". It scored 7/10 based on 688 votes. Directed by Tate Taylor and written by Abe Sylvia, it aired on 3/19/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Maxine Saves the Whale".