The Best Episodes of The Crown Season 5
Every episode of The Crown Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Crown Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Crown" season 5 is "Queen Victoria Syndrome", rated 7.4/10 from 3865 user votes. It was directed by Jessica Hobbs and written by Peter Morgan. "Queen Victoria Syndrome" aired on 11/9/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The System".
7.4/10 3,865 votes#1 - Queen Victoria Syndrome
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.6/10 3,300 votes#2 - The System
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
8.4/10 4,202 votes#3 - Mou Mou
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.9/10 3,252 votes#4 - Annus Horribilis
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.6/10 3,017 votes#5 - The Way Ahead
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.9/10 3,152 votes#6 - Ipatiev House
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.5/10 2,790 votes#7 - No Woman's Land
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
8.2/10 2,948 votes#8 - Gunpowder
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.8/10 2,751 votes#9 - Couple 31
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2022
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
7.3/10 2,766 votes#10 - Decommissioned
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022
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