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 story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Crown" season 1 is "Wolferton Splash", rated 8.2/10 from 7369 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Peter Morgan. "Wolferton Splash" aired on 11/4/2016 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hyde Park Corner".
8.2/10 7,369 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
8.9/10 7,391 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
8.1/10 5,821 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
8.6/10 5,987 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
8.5/10 5,611 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
8.0/10 5,157 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
8.7/10 5,528 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
8.3/10 5,081 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
9.0/10 6,280 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
8.5/10 5,045 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