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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Reign Season 2 Episode 19 - Abandoned
    7.0/10(304 votes)

    #1 - Abandoned

    S2:E19

    Mary aligns herself with France as the threat of England looms; Condé makes an audacious move; Kenna and Gen. Renaude grow closer.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writers:Robert D. Doty, Nancy Won

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  2. Reign Season 2 Episode 20 - Fugitive
    7.1/10(318 votes)

    #2 - Fugitive

    S2:E20

    Mary takes extreme measures as she tries to stop Francis from catching Condé; a jealous Catherine wants Narcisse to prove himself; Greer makes a decision that could end her relationship with Leith.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writers:Doris Egan, Daniel Sinclair

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  3. Reign Season 2 Episode 13 - Sins of the Past
    7.2/10(333 votes)

    #3 - Sins of the Past

    S2:E13

    As they prepare for a feast, King Antoine tells Francis and Mary about England's plans for revenge.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writers:Doris Egan, Melody Fox

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  4. Reign Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(1040 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Mary arrives in France to formalize her arranged marriage to Prince Francis, but complications arise when she meets his attractive half brother and skeptical mother in the series premiere of this historical drama about young monarchs.

    Director:Brad Silberling
    Writers:Stephanie Sengupta, Laurie McCarthy

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  5. Reign Season 1 Episode 15 - The Darkness
    7.3/10(428 votes)

    #5 - The Darkness

    S1:E15

    A matchmaking event is held for the women in the castle, but Lola doesn't want to take part in it. Meanwhile, Kenna grows frightened when Henry flies into another rage, so she turns to Catherine; and Bash learns firsthand about the horrors of the woods.

    Director:Steve DiMarco
    Writer:Charles Grant Craig

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  6. Reign Season 2 Episode 15 - Forbidden
    7.3/10(317 votes)

    #6 - Forbidden

    S2:E15

    Mary's mother (guest star Amy Brenneman) returns to advise Mary that her throne is in jeopardy. Mary makes a shocking proposition to Conde, along with a bold move to reclaim her throne. Francis moves closer to Lola after a setback with Mary, while King Antoine (guest star Ben Aldridge) makes Kenna an interesting offer. Megan Follows, Craig Parker, Rose Williams, Celina Sinden, Torrance Coombs and Jonathan Keltz also star.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, Nancy Won

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  7. Reign Season 2 Episode 16 - Tasting Revenge
    7.3/10(328 votes)

    #7 - Tasting Revenge

    S2:E16

    Francis makes a surprising move after being threatened by King Antoine; Bash and Kenna's marriage is in trouble; Leith makes a discovery about Greer's new career path.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Reign Season 2 Episode 17 - Tempting Fate
    7.3/10(340 votes)

    #8 - Tempting Fate

    S2:E17

    Catherine is suspicious that Mary and Condé are having an affair; Francis becomes ill; Bash's life is in peril; Leith is forced to guard Claude.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  9. Reign Season 2 Episode 18 - Reversal of Fortune
    7.3/10(328 votes)

    #9 - Reversal of Fortune

    S2:E18

    Mary becomes the temporary leader of France; Catherine asks Narcisse for help beating Mary at her own game; Bash sees a familiar face in the village.

    Director:Anne Wheeler
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  10. Reign Season 3 Episode 6 - Fight or Flight
    7.3/10(290 votes)

    #10 - Fight or Flight

    S3:E6

    Mary realizes she must help Catherine in her quest to become regent, even at the risk of hurting the alliance with Scotland. Claude is determined to help Leith marry while Elizabeth struggles with the prospect of losing Dudley.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  11. Reign Season 4 Episode 16 - All It Cost Her
    7.3/10(390 votes)

    #11 - 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

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  12. Reign Season 1 Episode 12 - Royal Blood
    7.4/10(491 votes)

    #12 - Royal Blood

    S1:E12

    Clarissa kidnaps Henry and Catherine's youngest sons, so Catherine turns to Mary and Bash for help. Elsewhere, Lola tries to assist her brother with a debt, but when she gets in over her head, Francis comes to her aid.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Alan McCullough, Wendy Riss

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  13. Reign Season 2 Episode 5 - Blood for Blood
    7.4/10(373 votes)

    #13 - Blood for Blood

    S2:E5

    Tension rises between the Catholics and the Protestants. Francis receives a gift from his dead father. Kenna is shocked by a discovery.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writers:P.K. Simonds, Nancy Won

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  14. Reign Season 2 Episode 14 - The End of Mourning
    7.4/10(337 votes)

    #14 - The End of Mourning

    S2:E14

    As Mary and Francis investigate who was behind the poisoning of King Henry (Alan Van Sprang), they unearth secrets of the past which force Mary to confront her feelings for Conde as she attempts to move forward. Catherine finds herself in the middle of a romantic triangle when the Duke of Guise (guest star Gil Darnell) returns, which forces Narcisse (Craig Parker) to commit a hideous act out of desperation. Meanwhile, Greer (Celina Sinden) finds herself in a situation she never fathomed in order to survive.

    Director:Nathaniel Goodman
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, Nancy Won

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  15. Reign Season 3 Episode 11 - Succession
    7.4/10(268 votes)

    #15 - Succession

    S3:E11

    Charles' coronation nears, forcing Mary to find a suitor who will be her ally. Meanwhile, Lola discovers who's been poisoning Elizabeth; and the castle's serial killer has special plans for Catherine.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writer:April Blair

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  16. Reign Season 3 Episode 13 - Strange Bedfellows
    7.4/10(267 votes)

    #16 - Strange Bedfellows

    S3:E13

    Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideon’s life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help – Robert Dudley. Meanwhile, Bash is determined to track down the men behind the threats to Catherine

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Shannon Goss

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  17. Reign Season 2 Episode 7 - The Prince of the Blood
    7.5/10(375 votes)

    #17 - The Prince of the Blood

    S2:E7

    Princess Claude makes a surprise visit home. The princess is known to be a provocative and reckless young woman. Greer's wedding tour ends earlier than expected.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  18. Reign Season 2 Episode 8 - Terror of the Faithful
    7.5/10(356 votes)

    #18 - Terror of the Faithful

    S2:E8

    Some Vatican inquisitors punish those believed to be a Protestant. Lord Condé ends up being abducted.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writers:Adele Lim, Melody Fox

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  19. Reign Season 2 Episode 11 - Getaway
    7.5/10(345 votes)

    #19 - Getaway

    S2:E11

    Mary attempts to help Condé after finding out that the Vatican is after him.

    Director:Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Daniel Sinclair

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  20. Reign Season 2 Episode 12 - Banished
    7.5/10(340 votes)

    #20 - Banished

    S2:E12

    Mary ends up doing something unexpected. The rivalry between Francis and Condé increases.

    Director:Larysa Kondracki
    Writer:Chelsey Lora

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  21. Reign Season 3 Episode 1 - Three Queens, Two Tigers
    7.5/10(360 votes)

    #21 - Three Queens, Two Tigers

    S3:E1

    Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth's campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine. Meanwhile, with Francis' fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley, both queens struggle to rule.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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  22. Reign Season 3 Episode 7 - The Hound and the Hare
    7.5/10(302 votes)

    #22 - The Hound and the Hare

    S3:E7

    Mary unearths a dark secret being kept by a Spanish prince, so she seeks Catherine's counsel. Meanwhile, suspicion surrounds a new ambassador from English court; and Bash's quest to find a mysterious murderer takes him to Greer's tavern.

    Director:Anne Wheeler
    Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt

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  23. Reign Season 3 Episode 12 - No Way Out
    7.5/10(271 votes)

    #23 - No Way Out

    S3:E12

    Mary must prioritize her life over her cousin's. Meanwhile, Lola and Elizabeth unexpectedly join forces; Catherine can't escape her past; and Mary and Gideon begin to see each other in a new light.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Wendy Riss

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  24. Reign Season 4 Episode 3 - Leaps of Faith
    7.5/10(253 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Reign Season 4 Episode 5 - Highland Games
    7.5/10(239 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Abandoned" is the worst rated episode of "Reign". It scored 7/10 based on 304 votes. Directed by Deborah Chow and written by Robert D. Doty, Nancy Won, it aired on 4/23/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fugitive".