The Best Episodes of Reign Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(277 votes)

   #1 - With Friends Like These

   S4:E12/10/2017

   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 Gatsiounis

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   Director:Stuart Gillard

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
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   7.7/10(237 votes)

   #2 - A Grain of Deception

   S4:E22/17/2017

   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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   Director:Fred Gerber

   Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen
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   7.5/10(242 votes)

   #3 - Leaps of Faith

   S4:E32/24/2017

   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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   Director:Charles Binamé

   Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair
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   7.8/10(238 votes)

   #4 - Playing with Fire

   S4:E43/3/2017

   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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   Director:Fred Gerber

   Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart
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   7.5/10(228 votes)

   #5 - Highland Games

   S4:E53/17/2017

   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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   Director:Michael McGowan

   Writer:Robert D. Doty
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   7.6/10(227 votes)

   #6 - Love & Death

   S4:E63/24/2017

   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 Gatsiounis

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   Director:Megan Follows

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
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   7.5/10(225 votes)

   #7 - Hanging Swords

   S4:E73/31/2017

   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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   Director:Lee Rose

   Writers:Kamran Pasha, Chris Atwood
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   7.7/10(216 votes)

   #8 - Uncharted Waters

   S4:E84/7/2017

   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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   Director:Fred Gerber

   Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt
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   7.6/10(224 votes)

   #9 - Pulling Strings

   S4:E94/14/2017

   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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   Director:Andy Mikita

   Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair
10. 

    7.7/10(223 votes)

    #10 - A Better Man

    S4:E104/28/2017

    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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    Director:Dawn Wilkinson

    Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart
11. 

    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #11 - Dead of Night

    S4:E115/5/2017

    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 Gatsiounis

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    Director:Deborah Chow

    Writer:Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
12. 

    7.5/10(211 votes)

    #12 - The Shakedown

    S4:E125/12/2017

    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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    Director:Norma Bailey

    Writers:Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen
13. 

    7.9/10(217 votes)

    #13 - Coup de Grace

    S4:E135/19/2017

    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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    Director:Megan Follows

    Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kenny Lenhart
14. 

    7.8/10(212 votes)

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

    S4:E146/2/2017

    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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    Director:Andy Mikita

    Writers:April Blair, Robert D. Doty
15. 

    7.5/10(216 votes)

    #15 - Blood in the Water

    S4:E156/9/2017

    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 Gatsiounis

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    Director:Charles Binamé

    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
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    7.3/10(382 votes)

    #16 - All It Cost Her

    S4:E166/16/2017

    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

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    Director:Holly Dale

    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, April Blair