The Crown

The Best Episodes of The Crown Season 1

Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

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...
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  1. 9.0/10(6.4k votes)

    #1 - Assassins

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    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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  2. 8.9/10(7.5k votes)

    #2 - Hyde Park Corner

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    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. 8.7/10(5.6k votes)

    #3 - Scientia Potentia Est

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    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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  4. 8.6/10(6.1k votes)

    #4 - Act of God

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    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. 8.5/10(5.7k votes)

    #5 - Smoke and Mirrors

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    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. 8.5/10(5.2k votes)

    #6 - Gloriana

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    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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  8. 8.3/10(5.2k votes)

    #7 - Pride & Joy

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    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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  9. 8.2/10(7.5k votes)

    #8 - Wolferton Splash

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    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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  10. 8.1/10(5.9k votes)

    #9 - Windsor

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    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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  11. 8.0/10(5.3k votes)

    #10 - Gelignite

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    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Assassins" is the best rated episode of "The Crown" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 6408 votes. Directed by Benjamin Caron and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on 11/4/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hyde Park Corner".