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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!

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

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 574 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Arrival".

  • One's Place in the World
    7.7/10574 votes

    #1 - 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 Arrival
    7.6/10483 votes

    #2 - 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

  • The Wedding
    7.7/10464 votes

    #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
    7.7/10416 votes

    #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
    8.0/10428 votes

    #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 God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
    8.3/10538 votes

    #6 - 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