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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 Peter, the emperor of Russia.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Great Season 2 Episode 1 - Heads It's Me
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Heads It's Me

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. The Great Season 3 Episode 1 - The Bullet or the Bear
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #2 - The Bullet or the Bear

    S3:E1

    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:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Great Season 2 Episode 10 - Wedding
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Wedding

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Great Season 2 Episode 2 - Dickhead
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Dickhead

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  5. The Great Season 2 Episode 3 - Alone at Last
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Alone at Last

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown

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  6. The Great Season 2 Episode 5 - Animal Instincts
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Animal Instincts

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Great Season 2 Episode 4 - The Devil's Lunch
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - The Devil's Lunch

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown

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  8. The Great Season 2 Episode 8 - Seven Days
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Seven Days

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown

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  9. The Great Season 2 Episode 9 - Walnut Season
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Walnut Season

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown

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  10. The Great Season 3 Episode 10 - Once Upon a Time
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Once Upon a Time

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Great Season 3 Episode 7 - Fun
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Fun

    S3:E7

    Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina’s help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine’s reign, and Catherine samples Peter’s invention of salty desserts.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Great Season 3 Episode 6 - Ice
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Ice

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Great Season 2 Episode 7 - Stapler
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Stapler

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown

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  14. The Great Season 3 Episode 3 - You The People
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - You The People

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Great Season 3 Episode 8 - Peter and the Wolf
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Peter and the Wolf

    S3:E8

    Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, and Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writers:Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett

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  16. The Great Season 2 Episode 6 - A Simple Jape
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - A Simple Jape

    S2:E6

    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:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Great Season 3 Episode 4 - Stag
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Stag

    S3:E4

    Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be a ruthless and careless leader and Archie and Elizabeth are alarmed when Catherine refuses to ordain him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Great Season 3 Episode 2 - Choose Your Weapon
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Choose Your Weapon

    S3:E2

    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:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Great Season 3 Episode 9 - Destiny
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Destiny

    S3:E9

    Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, and grapples with the impact Peter’s decisions have on her rule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Great Season 3 Episode 5 - Sweden
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Sweden

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett

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Best Episodes Summary

"Heads It's Me" is the best rated episode of "The Great". It scored 8.2/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Bullet or the Bear".