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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Reign Season 2 Episode 17 - Tempting Fate
    4.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Reign Season 2 Episode 20 - Fugitive
    4.0/10(5 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 16 - Tasting Revenge
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Reign Season 2 Episode 19 - Abandoned
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Reign Season 3 Episode 7 - The Hound and the Hare
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Reign Season 2 Episode 13 - Sins of the Past
    4.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Reign Season 4 Episode 1 - With Friends Like These
    4.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Reign Season 2 Episode 11 - Getaway
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Reign Season 2 Episode 10 - Mercy
    4.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Mercy

    S2:E10

    Francis comes to a surprising decision. Mary takes part in a treacherous mission with Lord Condé.

    Director:Rich Newey
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  10. Reign Season 2 Episode 2 - Drawn and Quartered
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Drawn and Quartered

    S2:E2

    A powerful and dominating Lord learns Mary was responsible for his son's death, he demands retribution. Francis and Lola return to the castle with their new son.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, Wendy Riss

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  11. Reign Season 3 Episode 12 - No Way Out
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Reign Season 2 Episode 9 - Acts of War
    4.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Acts of War

    S2:E9

    Bash and Francis come up with a daring plan whilst Mary has a surprising proposal for Claude.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, Nancy Won

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  13. Reign Season 1 Episode 5 - A Chill in the Air
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - A Chill in the Air

    S1:E5

    An ex-lover of Francis' arrives and brings danger with her, so an uneasy Mary turns to Bash for comfort. Meanwhile, Queen Catherine persuades Aylee to snoop on Mary; and Bash lands in hot water with heretics, who accuse him of disrupting a sacred ritual.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman

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  14. Reign Season 2 Episode 18 - Reversal of Fortune
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Reign Season 4 Episode 3 - Leaps of Faith
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Reign Season 4 Episode 6 - Love & Death
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Reign Season 4 Episode 7 - Hanging Swords
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Reign Season 4 Episode 9 - Pulling Strings
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Reign Season 2 Episode 22 - Burn
    5.1/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Burn

    S2:E22

    As Francis thinks Mary is turning against France, she risks everything to take Condé down; Catherine meets with Queen Elizabeth; Kenna's secret will seal the fate of her relationship with Bash.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Laurie McCarthy, Nancy Won

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  20. Reign Season 2 Episode 15 - Forbidden
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Reign Season 3 Episode 5 - In A Clearing
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - In A Clearing

    S3:E5

    Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Catherine learns that Nostradamus has returned -- with a new vision involving Francis' fate.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Shannon Goss

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  22. Reign Season 3 Episode 6 - Fight or Flight
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Reign Season 3 Episode 18 - Spiders in a Jar
    5.2/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Spiders in a Jar

    S3:E18

    Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign in Scotland, which results in a battle royale with her cousin, Elizabeth. Lola is accused of a heinous crime and suffers the drastic consequences. Meanwhile, back in France, Catherine finds that Charles has returned a changed man after paying a price for his mother's relentless quest for power.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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  24. Reign Season 4 Episode 5 - Highland Games
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Reign Season 1 Episode 6 - Chosen
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Chosen

    S1:E6

    Francis observes the growing bond between Mary and Bash, so he turns to Olivia. Meanwhile, Catherine wants to ensure that whoever threatened Mary is captured; Bash seeks to repay his debt; and Kenna tells her friends about her affair with Henry.

    Director:Bradley Walsh
    Writer:Wendy Riss

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tempting Fate" is the worst rated episode of "Reign". It scored 4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Sudz Sutherland and written by Lisa Randolph, it aired on 3/19/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fugitive".