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The Best Episodes of The Great

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

A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Hulu

Best Episodes Summary

"Wedding" is the best rated episode of "The Great". It scored 8.7/10 based on 862 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/19/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Simple Jape".

  • Wedding
    8.7/10862 votes
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    #1 - Wedding

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan. Peter considers his options now Catherine knows his secret and all parties come together for a final showdown at Marial’s wedding.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Simple Jape
    8.5/10780 votes
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    #2 - A Simple Jape

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia so far. Seeking to shake the court out of its complacency, she plays a joke on them involving a serf to prove a point, but it gets wildly out of hand with tragic consequences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Beaver’s Nose
    8.4/101,238 votes
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    #3 - The Beaver’s Nose

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Catherine’s decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday. Peter isn’t so easily overcome and holds Leo hostage as collateral. In exchange for a return to her status, Marial betrays Catherine to Peter and tells him that she is pregnant. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, without Leo. The battle begins.

    Director: Geeta Patel

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • Walnut Season
    8.4/10683 votes
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    #4 - Walnut Season

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other. When Paul goes missing, Peter and Catherine are driven together in their quest to find him.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • Meatballs at the Dacha
    8.3/101,149 votes
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    #5 - Meatballs at the Dacha

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Catherine’s political abilities are tested when she’s given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the war with Swedish king. Velementov finally sees the potential of her leadership and decides to support the coup. Back at the palace, Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • Love Hurts
    8.2/101,067 votes
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    #6 - Love Hurts

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Tensions mount as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup. A few of the men end up killed. When a body is discovered later, Peter decides to torture everyone at the palace to find the murderous traitors. Marial buckles under the pressure and confides in Archie about Catherine’s plans. Catherine realizes she is pregnant.

    Director: Geeta Patel

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • Heads It's Me
    8.2/10903 votes
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    #7 - Heads It's Me

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Four months after she launched a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine is gaining the upper hand in her war against Peter. The fact that he is deeply in love with Catherine and their unborn child does little to dissuade her from taking his throne.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • Seven Days
    8.2/10696 votes
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    #8 - Seven Days

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Elizabeth pronounces that Catherine’s baby will be born in 7 days and the court begins preparations involving rituals for Peter and Catherine. Conflict with the Ottomans heightens, and Catherine tries to run the country while on forced bed rest.

    Director: Ally Pankiw

    Writer: N/A

  • Dickhead
    8.1/10783 votes
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    #9 - Dickhead

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine, Orlo and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles appear. Peter is on a journey of self-improvement under house arrest but convinces Catherine to let him attend her coronation and hand over his crown.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: N/A

  • Stapler
    8.1/10689 votes
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    #10 - Stapler

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine’s team is falling apart and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit. She works hard to hide the realities of the court from her mother and puts on a science fair for which Russia must come up with the best invention.

    Director: Ally Pankiw

    Writer: N/A

  • Once Upon a Time
    8.1/10540 votes
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    #11 - Once Upon a Time

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Pox On Hope
    8.0/101,095 votes
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    #12 - A Pox On Hope

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry. When smallpox breaks out in the servant’s quarters, however, Peter reverts to his old ways. Meanwhile, Leo and Catherine’s relationship suffers and Georgina misses Peter.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Tony McNamara, Gretel Vella

  • Alone at Last
    8.0/10735 votes
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    #13 - Alone at Last

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2021

    Catherine’s grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter’s part in Leo’s death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his apartments with only his mummified mother for company.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: N/A

  • Animal Instincts
    8.0/10709 votes
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    #14 - Animal Instincts

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2021

    A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine’s leadership.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Great
    7.9/102,036 votes
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    #15 - The Great

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2020

    In 1761, Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter. With hopes of marrying a great love, Catherine soon realizes Peter is a selfish brat who stands against everything she values. Catherine is feeling hopeless and verging on suicide when her servant, Marial, presents her with an alternative path – to overthrow Peter.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • War and Vomit
    7.8/101,149 votes
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    #16 - War and Vomit

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2020

    As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing the soldiers reminds Catherine of her goal to rule Russia differently. Grigor struggles with Peter and Georgina’s relationship and poisons Peter to end it. When Peter falls ill, Velementov, Orlo, and Marial all try to influence Catherine’s steps toward takeover as Peter’s life hangs in the balance.

    Director: Ben Chessell

    Writer: James Wood

  • Parachute
    7.8/101,103 votes
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    #17 - Parachute

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine’s progressive ideas of introducing art and science to court and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.

    Director: Ben Chessell

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • The Devil's Lunch
    7.8/10697 votes
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    #18 - The Devil's Lunch

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2021

    The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high. But Peter fights to win his allegiance and prove to the court he is more fun than Catherine, in an attempt to destabilize her by throwing a baby shower.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: N/A

  • Choose Your Weapon
    7.8/10456 votes
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    #19 - Choose Your Weapon

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Catherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
    7.7/101,281 votes
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    #20 - And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, for their cause during palace celebrations honoring Peter’s late father, Peter the Great. Peter, noting Catherine’s unhappiness at court, gifts Catherine a sterile lover, Leo. She’s hesitant at first, but Leo manages to charm her.

    Director: Bert, Bertie

    Writer: Tony McNamara

  • Moscow Mule
    7.7/101,180 votes
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    #21 - Moscow Mule

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2020

    Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the coup. Meanwhile, the influential Patriarch of the church dies, and a new one must be chosen. Orlo sees an opportunity to try and influence Peter in the decision, and Archie makes moves.

    Director: Bert, Bertie

    Writer: Tony McNamara, Tess Morris

  • The Bullet or the Bear
    7.7/10564 votes
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    #22 - The Bullet or the Bear

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You The People
    7.7/10437 votes
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    #23 - You The People

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter’s hunt for revenge on an historic enemy threatens to destabilise Catherine’s attempt to outlaw murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sweden
    7.7/10405 votes
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    #24 - Sweden

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great’s expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett

  • Ice
    7.7/10553 votes
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    #25 - Ice

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2023

    Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A