The Best Episodes of The Crown Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(4100 votes)

   #1 - Queen Victoria Syndrome

   S5:E111/9/2022

   A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

   Director:Jessica Hobbs

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Jessica Hobbs

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   7.6/10(3520 votes)

   #2 - The System

   S5:E211/9/2022

   Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

   Director:Jessica Hobbs

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Jessica Hobbs

   Writer:Peter Morgan
3. 

   8.4/10(4453 votes)

   #3 - Mou Mou

   S5:E311/9/2022

   In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

   Director:Alex Gabassi

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Alex Gabassi

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   7.9/10(3461 votes)

   #4 - Annus Horribilis

   S5:E411/9/2022

   Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

   Director:May el-Toukhy

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:May el-Toukhy

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   7.6/10(3225 votes)

   #5 - The Way Ahead

   S5:E511/9/2022

   Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

   Director:May el-Toukhy

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:May el-Toukhy

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   7.9/10(3372 votes)

   #6 - Ipatiev House

   S5:E611/9/2022

   Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

   Director:Christian Schwochow

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Christian Schwochow

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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7. 

   7.5/10(2990 votes)

   #7 - No Woman's Land

   S5:E711/9/2022

   As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

   Director:Erik Richter Strand

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Erik Richter Strand

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   8.2/10(3157 votes)

   #8 - Gunpowder

   S5:E811/9/2022

   The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

   Director:Erik Richter Strand

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Erik Richter Strand

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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   7.8/10(2955 votes)

   #9 - Couple 31

   S5:E911/9/2022

   The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

   Director:Christian Schwochow

   Writer:Peter Morgan

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   Director:Christian Schwochow

   Writer:Peter Morgan
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    7.3/10(2970 votes)

    #10 - Decommissioned

    S5:E1011/9/2022

    After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

    Director:Alex Gabassi

    Writer:Peter Morgan

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    Director:Alex Gabassi

    Writer:Peter Morgan