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The Best Episodes of The Empress

Every episode of The Empress ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Empress!

The Best Episodes of The Empress

Two young people meet. A fateful encounter - the proverbial love at first sight. He is Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, she is Elisabeth von...

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  1. Background image for The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
    8.3/10(599 votes)

    #1 - The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

    S1:E6

    Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for All We Can Do
    8.2/10(257 votes)

    #2 - All We Can Do

    S2:E6

    As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Stars During the Day
    8.1/10(248 votes)

    #3 - The Stars During the Day

    S2:E4

    As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Shoes
    8.0/10(481 votes)

    #4 - The Shoes

    S1:E5

    Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for A Letter from the Empress
    7.9/10(227 votes)

    #5 - A Letter from the Empress

    S2:E3

    Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Hunt
    7.8/10(473 votes)

    #6 - The Hunt

    S1:E4

    Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for An Heir to the Throne
    7.8/10(273 votes)

    #7 - An Heir to the Throne

    S2:E1

    Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Forest Inside of Us
    7.8/10(226 votes)

    #8 - The Forest Inside of Us

    S2:E5

    Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for One's Place in the World
    7.7/10(651 votes)

    #9 - One's Place in the World

    S1:E1

    Helene and Elisabeth travel to meet Emperor Franz, who is expected to ask for Helene’s hand. At the party, he stuns everyone with a surprise decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Arrival
    7.7/10(546 votes)

    #10 - The Arrival

    S1:E2

    Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Wedding
    7.7/10(524 votes)

    #11 - The Wedding

    S1:E3

    Elisabeth marries Franz, and the royal family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Sophie’s former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Dream
    7.7/10(236 votes)

    #12 - The Dream

    S2:E2

    Franz sends Maximilian on a diplomatic mission to make an ally of Napoleon III. Sophie schemes to sideline Elisabeth and take charge of her children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent" is the best rated episode of "The Empress". It scored 8.3/10 based on 599 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "All We Can Do".