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

Genre:Drama
Network:The CW

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Reign" is "Abandoned", rated 7.1/10 from 278 user votes. It was directed by Deborah Chow and written by N/A. "Abandoned" aired on 4/23/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Fugitive".

  • Abandoned
    7.1/10 278 votes

    #1 - Abandoned

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2015

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • Fugitive
    7.2/10 293 votes

    #2 - Fugitive

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • All It Cost Her
    7.2/10 370 votes

    #3 - All It Cost Her

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 6/16/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.3/10 987 votes

    #4 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2013

    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

    Writer: Stephanie Sengupta, Laurie McCarthy

  • The Darkness
    7.3/10 393 votes

    #5 - The Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/20/2014

    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

  • Blood for Blood
    7.3/10 350 votes

    #6 - Blood for Blood

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of the Past
    7.3/10 307 votes

    #7 - Sins of the Past

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2015

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

    Director: Deborah Chow

    Writer: N/A

  • Tasting Revenge
    7.3/10 303 votes

    #8 - Tasting Revenge

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fight or Flight
    7.3/10 270 votes

    #9 - Fight or Flight

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Succession
    7.3/10 252 votes

    #10 - Succession

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 4/25/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Royal Blood
    7.4/10 454 votes

    #11 - Royal Blood

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2014

    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

    Writer: Alan McCullough, Wendy Riss

  • The End of Mourning
    7.4/10 313 votes

    #12 - The End of Mourning

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forbidden
    7.4/10 292 votes

    #13 - Forbidden

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tempting Fate
    7.4/10 316 votes

    #14 - Tempting Fate

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reversal of Fortune
    7.4/10 303 votes

    #15 - Reversal of Fortune

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • Strange Bedfellows
    7.4/10 251 votes

    #16 - Strange Bedfellows

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/9/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blood in the Water
    7.4/10 209 votes

    #17 - Blood in the Water

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 6/9/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • The Prince of the Blood
    7.5/10 353 votes

    #18 - The Prince of the Blood

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2014

    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

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • Terror of the Faithful
    7.5/10 333 votes

    #19 - Terror of the Faithful

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Getaway
    7.5/10 318 votes

    #20 - Getaway

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Banished
    7.5/10 315 votes

    #21 - Banished

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three Queens, Two Tigers
    7.5/10 338 votes

    #22 - Three Queens, Two Tigers

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hound and the Hare
    7.5/10 282 votes

    #23 - The Hound and the Hare

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wedlock
    7.5/10 269 votes

    #24 - Wedlock

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2016

    Claude is forced to marry someone selected by Narcisse. Meanwhile, a surprising discovery is made by Elizabeth, and it could alter her reign; and Mary asks Gideon to help her confirm her suspicions about Prince Don Carlos.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • No Way Out
    7.5/10 254 votes

    #25 - No Way Out

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/2/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss