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The Best Episodes of The Empire Season 1

Every episode of The Empire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Empire Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Empire Season 1

The story of a king battling against enemies, fate, family, death and even himself, in search of his kingdom.

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  1. Background image for Not the King but the Kingmaker
    5.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #1 - Not the King but the Kingmaker

    S1:E1

    After King of Ferghana Umar Shaikh's death, young Babur assumes responsibility for an entire kingdom while scheming vultures outside and inside Ferghana’s walls circle the throne.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Panthers Prowl
    6.1/10(242 votes)

    #2 - The Panthers Prowl

    S1:E2

    Ferghana has fallen under Shaibani Khan who imprisons Esan, Khanzada and Kutlugh. Back in Samarkand, its impregnability dawns on Babur, but a street boy may be able to help him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Separation
    6.1/10(170 votes)

    #3 - The Separation

    S1:E3

    Shaibani Khan and his mighty army besiege Samarkand again. The place is in dire straits with starving and desperate people, so Babur believes he has no choice but to surrender.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Alliances
    6.1/10(172 votes)

    #4 - Alliances

    S1:E4

    Khanzada sees a new side to Shaibani. Meanwhile, Babur is informed about a disagreement between Shaibani and the Shah of Persia, and he makes a plan.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Roar of the Lion
    6.5/10(178 votes)

    #5 - The Roar of the Lion

    S1:E5

    Babur and his army are outside Samarkand, waiting for Shaibani Khan to give in. Worried about her brother's safety, Khanzada convinces Shaibani to let her talk to Babur.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Requiem
    5.9/10(161 votes)

    #6 - Requiem

    S1:E6

    Eighteen years later, Humayun and Kamran, both Babur’s sons, are now all grown up and ready to lead a kingdom. Meanwhile, an old and frail Esan Dawlat makes a startling revelation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Panipat
    6.3/10(175 votes)

    #7 - Panipat

    S1:E7

    The sheer power of Ibrahim Lodhi becomes too much for Babur’s army during the Battle of Panipat. Just as he’s about to surrender, Qasim appears with the key to victory.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Beginning
    5.7/10(268 votes)

    #8 - The Beginning

    S1:E8

    Khanzada believes Humayun is the rightful heir, but Babur is conflicted. However, Gulrukh is determined to make Kamran the heir by hook or by crook.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Not the King but the Kingmaker" is the best rated episode of "The Empire" season 1. It scored 5.2/10 based on 1321 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/27/2021. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Panthers Prowl".