The Best Episodes of The Crown Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(7787 votes)

   #1 - Wolferton Splash

   S1:E111/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Stephen Daldry

   Writer:Peter Morgan
2. 

   8.9/10(7773 votes)

   #2 - Hyde Park Corner

   S1:E211/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Stephen Daldry

   Writer:Peter Morgan
3. 

   8.1/10(6120 votes)

   #3 - Windsor

   S1:E311/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Philip Martin

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   8.6/10(6295 votes)

   #4 - Act of God

   S1:E411/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Julian Jarrold

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   8.5/10(5895 votes)

   #5 - Smoke and Mirrors

   S1:E511/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Philip Martin

   Writer:Peter Morgan
6. 

   8.0/10(5421 votes)

   #6 - Gelignite

   S1:E611/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Julian Jarrold

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   8.7/10(5800 votes)

   #7 - Scientia Potentia Est

   S1:E711/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Benjamin Caron

   Writer:Peter Morgan
8. 

   8.3/10(5343 votes)

   #8 - Pride & Joy

   S1:E811/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Philip Martin

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   9.0/10(6604 votes)

   #9 - Assassins

   S1:E911/4/2016

   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

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   Director:Benjamin Caron

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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    8.5/10(5311 votes)

    #10 - Gloriana

    S1:E1011/4/2016

    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

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    Director:Philip Martin

    Writer:Peter Morgan