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The Best Episodes of Reign Season 4

Every episode of Reign Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Reign Season 4!

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Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Reign Season 4 Episode 1 - With Friends Like These
    7.6/10(279 votes)

    #1 - With Friends Like These

    S4:E1

    Queen Mary, unsure who to trust, tests her brother James to ensure his loyalty after hearing of his meeting with John Knox. Queen Elizabeth agrees to help Lord Darnley, in an attempt to sabotage the powerful suitor’s relationship with Mary.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  2. Reign Season 4 Episode 2 - A Grain of Deception
    7.6/10(239 votes)

    #2 - A Grain of Deception

    S4:E2

    Queen Mary discovers there is a leak amongst her advisors and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy. Catherine takes desperate measures to regain some of the power she has lost.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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  3. Reign Season 4 Episode 3 - Leaps of Faith
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    #3 - Leaps of Faith

    S4:E3

    Gideon shows Mary what life could be like if she chose love over country. Catherine fights to cover King Charles' increasingly erratic behavior, while Claude finds an enemy in her sister Leeza.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair

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  4. Reign Season 4 Episode 4 - Playing with Fire
    7.8/10(240 votes)

    #4 - Playing with Fire

    S4:E4

    When Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. Elizabeth fights to gain allies in her favor and Catherine must work to get Claude back on track by finding her a new husband.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart

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  5. Reign Season 4 Episode 5 - Highland Games
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    #5 - Highland Games

    S4:E5

    In order to get Mary to agree to a marriage, Lord Darnley must demonstrate his loyalty when she voices her concerns about his true intentions. Catherine and Narcisse work to repair King Charles' reputation after rumors spread about his strange behavior and threaten the throne.

    Director:Michael McGowan
    Writer:Robert D. Doty

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  6. Reign Season 4 Episode 6 - Love & Death
    7.6/10(229 votes)

    #6 - Love & Death

    S4:E6

    Mary must deal with the political repercussions of a potential marriage to Lord Darnley and King Charles disappears, leaving Catherine to pick up the pieces. Elizabeth comes to Gideon's aid, while Claude receives an interesting proposition.

    Director:Megan Follows
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  7. Reign Season 4 Episode 7 - Hanging Swords
    7.5/10(227 votes)

    #7 - Hanging Swords

    S4:E7

    When Darnley gets a surprise visitor, his marriage to Mary hangs in the balance. Elizabeth learns her attempt to stop Mary backfired. Meanwhile, Catherine and Narcisse find King Charles and must convince him to return to the castle.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writers:Kamran Pasha, Chris Atwood

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  8. Reign Season 4 Episode 8 - Uncharted Waters
    7.7/10(218 votes)

    #8 - Uncharted Waters

    S4:E8

    As Mary’s upcoming wedding looms, a terrible tragedy pushes Mary and Darnley apart, forcing Mary to enlist in Catherine’s help. Elizabeth encounters a traitor to Spain, who petitions her to support an expedition to the New World.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt

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  9. Reign Season 4 Episode 9 - Pulling Strings
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    #9 - Pulling Strings

    S4:E9

    Mary and Darnley wed in a lavish affair, which proves to be a successful decision in regards to her political standing. James makes an interesting discovery about Greer, while Elizabeth frantically tries to salvage England’s power.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair

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  10. Reign Season 4 Episode 10 - A Better Man
    7.6/10(225 votes)

    #10 - A Better Man

    S4:E10

    Mary contemplates how to take over the English throne; Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry. James gets caught up in a scheme orchestrated by John Knox.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart

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  11. Reign Season 4 Episode 11 - Dead of Night
    7.8/10(227 votes)

    #11 - Dead of Night

    S4:E11

    Mary and Darnley are at odds as their plan to seize England is put into action. Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon. Catherine's son Henri tries to claim the throne from Charles.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Wendy Riss

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  12. Reign Season 4 Episode 12 - The Shakedown
    7.5/10(212 votes)

    #12 - The Shakedown

    S4:E12

    After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon, while Charles makes a decision that backfires.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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  13. Reign Season 4 Episode 13 - Coup de Grace
    7.9/10(218 votes)

    #13 - Coup de Grace

    S4:E13

    Darnley teams up with John Knox to strip Mary of her throne, which will leave a close friend of Mary's dead. Elizabeth must banish Gideon from court at the request of her future husband, while Charles takes a bold stance against his brother Henri.

    Director:Megan Follows
    Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kenny Lenhart

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  14. Reign Season 4 Episode 14 - A Bride. A Box. A Body.
    7.8/10(213 votes)

    #14 - A Bride. A Box. A Body.

    S4:E14

    Mary pursues justice by launching a counterattack on her conspirators. Elizabeth suffers a major setback, and it turns her world upside down.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writers:April Blair, Robert D. Doty

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  15. Reign Season 4 Episode 15 - Blood in the Water
    7.5/10(217 votes)

    #15 - Blood in the Water

    S4:E15

    Mary’s life hangs in the balance — Childbirth threatens to take Mary’s life, which leaves her and her unborn child’s safety in jeopardy. Elizabeth discovers that someone in her inner circle was the cause of the death of someone close to her.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  16. Reign Season 4 Episode 16 - All It Cost Her
    7.3/10(383 votes)

    #16 - All It Cost Her

    S4:E16

    In the series finale, Mary changes the course of history with a decision she makes, and her perilous move for survival causes her to have a stunning realization. Meanwhile, Elizabeth steadies herself for war and becomes the instigator in Mary's demise.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair