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The Best Episodes of The Empress Season 1

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

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When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Empress Season 1 Episode 1 - One's Place in the World
    7.7/10(683 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Empress Season 1 Episode 2 - The Arrival
    7.7/10(572 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Empress Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wedding
    7.7/10(548 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Empress Season 1 Episode 4 - The Hunt
    7.8/10(495 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Empress Season 1 Episode 5 - The Shoes
    8.0/10(504 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Empress Season 1 Episode 6 - The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
    8.4/10(629 votes)

    #6 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"One's Place in the World" is the best rated episode of "The Empress" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 683 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Arrival".