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The Best Episodes of The Crown Season 1

Every episode of The Crown Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Crown Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Crown Season 1 Episode 1 - Wolferton Splash
    8.2/10(7787 votes)

    #1 - Wolferton Splash

    S1:E1

    A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.

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  2. The Crown Season 1 Episode 2 - Hyde Park Corner
    8.9/10(7773 votes)

    #2 - Hyde Park Corner

    S1:E2

    With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.

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  3. The Crown Season 1 Episode 3 - Windsor
    8.1/10(6120 votes)

    #3 - Windsor

    S1:E3

    With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.

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  4. The Crown Season 1 Episode 4 - Act of God
    8.6/10(6295 votes)

    #4 - Act of God

    S1:E4

    When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.

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  5. The Crown Season 1 Episode 5 - Smoke and Mirrors
    8.5/10(5895 votes)

    #5 - Smoke and Mirrors

    S1:E5

    Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

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  6. The Crown Season 1 Episode 6 - Gelignite
    8.0/10(5421 votes)

    #6 - Gelignite

    S1:E6

    Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.

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  8. The Crown Season 1 Episode 7 - Scientia Potentia Est
    8.7/10(5800 votes)

    #7 - Scientia Potentia Est

    S1:E7

    As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.

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  9. The Crown Season 1 Episode 8 - Pride & Joy
    8.3/10(5343 votes)

    #8 - Pride & Joy

    S1:E8

    Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.

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  10. The Crown Season 1 Episode 9 - Assassins
    9.0/10(6604 votes)

    #9 - Assassins

    S1:E9

    As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.

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  11. The Crown Season 1 Episode 10 - Gloriana
    8.5/10(5311 votes)

    #10 - Gloriana

    S1:E10

    Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wolferton Splash" is the best rated episode of "The Crown" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7787 votes. Directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on 11/4/2016. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Hyde Park Corner".