7.6/10435 votesLoading...#1 - The Arrival
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2022
Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.
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7.7/10519 votesLoading...#2 - One's Place in the World
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2022
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.
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7.7/10414 votesLoading...#3 - The Wedding
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2022
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.
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7.7/10371 votesLoading...#4 - The Hunt
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2022
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: N/A
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8.0/10381 votesLoading...#5 - The Shoes
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2022
Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.
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8.2/1017 votesLoading...#6 - The Dream
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2024
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.
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8.3/1014 votesLoading...#7 - A Letter from the Empress
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2024
Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.
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8.3/1011 votesLoading...#8 - The Forest Inside of Us
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2024
Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.
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8.4/10488 votesLoading...#9 - The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2022
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
Director: N/A
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8.5/1038 votesLoading...#10 - An Heir to the Throne
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2024
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: N/A
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8.5/1014 votesLoading...#11 - The Stars During the Day
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2024
As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.
Director: N/A
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8.6/1012 votesLoading...#12 - All We Can Do
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2024
As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.
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The Worst Episodes of The Empress
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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix
Worst Episodes Summary
"The Arrival" is the worst rated episode of "The Empress". It scored 7.6/10 based on 435 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "One's Place in the World".