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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!

The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside...
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wolferton Splash" is the best rated episode of "The Crown" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7419 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".

  • Wolferton Splash
    8.2/107,419 votes

    #1 - Wolferton Splash

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Stephen Daldry

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Hyde Park Corner
    8.9/107,442 votes

    #2 - Hyde Park Corner

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Stephen Daldry

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Windsor
    8.1/105,859 votes

    #3 - Windsor

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Act of God
    8.6/106,028 votes

    #4 - Act of God

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Julian Jarrold

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Smoke and Mirrors
    8.5/105,647 votes

    #5 - Smoke and Mirrors

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Gelignite
    8.0/105,189 votes

    #6 - Gelignite

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Julian Jarrold

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Scientia Potentia Est
    8.7/105,559 votes

    #7 - Scientia Potentia Est

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Benjamin Caron

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Pride & Joy
    8.3/105,112 votes

    #8 - Pride & Joy

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2016

    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.

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Assassins
    9.0/106,318 votes

    #9 - Assassins

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2016

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

    Director: Benjamin Caron

    Writer: Peter Morgan

  • Gloriana
    8.5/105,079 votes

    #10 - Gloriana

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2016

    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.

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan