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The Worst Episodes of The Empress

Every episode of The Empress ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
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".

  • The Arrival
    7.6/10435 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One's Place in the World
    7.7/10519 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wedding
    7.7/10414 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hunt
    7.7/10371 votes
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    #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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Shoes
    8.0/10381 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dream
    8.2/1017 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Letter from the Empress
    8.3/1014 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Forest Inside of Us
    8.3/1011 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
    8.4/10488 votes
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    #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

    Writer: N/A

  • An Heir to the Throne
    8.5/1038 votes
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    #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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Stars During the Day
    8.5/1014 votes
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    #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

    Writer: N/A

  • All We Can Do
    8.6/1012 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A