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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Royals Season 3 Episode 3 - Aye, There's the Rub
    8.5/10(147 votes)

    #1 - Aye, There's the Rub

    S3:E3

    While under the weather, Helena gets hooked on a reality television program. The true paternity of Liam and Eleanor is revealed at a time when the prince and princess are each focusing on passionate relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Royals Season 3 Episode 5 - Born to Set it Right
    8.5/10(132 votes)

    #2 - Born to Set it Right

    S3:E5

    On the eve of a very public appearance, the family's private turmoil threatens to go public. Beck returns to the palace with his sights set on Eleanor, and a confrontation with Jasper ensues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Royals Season 2 Episode 7 - Taint Not Thy Mind, nor Let Thy Soul Contrive Against Thy Mother
    8.3/10(168 votes)

    #3 - Taint Not Thy Mind, nor Let Thy Soul Contrive Against Thy Mother

    S2:E7

    Queen Helena and Princess Eleanor share some unexpected bonding time as Prince Liam investigates Domino.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Royals Season 4 Episode 6 - My News Shall Be the Fruit to That Great Feast
    8.0/10(137 votes)

    #4 - My News Shall Be the Fruit to That Great Feast

    S4:E6

    Tensions rise at a family dinner celebrating the queen's birthday, as Liam brings a surprising guest and Jasper finds out the identity of the man who shot him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Royals Season 3 Episode 6 - More Than Kin, and Less Than Kind
    7.8/10(139 votes)

    #5 - More Than Kin, and Less Than Kind

    S3:E6

    Christmas comes to the palace. Liam impulsively releases the staff, forcing the family to fend for themselves. A sexual dalliance for Helena has unexpected consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Royals Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet, Not Lasting
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    #6 - Sweet, Not Lasting

    S1:E4

    Prince Liam does his first PR tour as heir to the throne while Queen Helena forces Princess Eleanor to do a PR tour of London.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Johnny Richardson

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  7. The Royals Season 4 Episode 4 - Black as His Purpose Did the Night Resemble
    7.5/10(132 votes)

    #7 - Black as His Purpose Did the Night Resemble

    S4:E4

    A total blackout sparks chaos in London; Willow's feelings for Robert grow stronger; Eleanor opens the palace to the public; Jasper finds himself in the middle of a riot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Royals Season 4 Episode 5 - There's Daggers in Men's Smiles
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    #8 - There's Daggers in Men's Smiles

    S4:E5

    Robert extends his power further than ever before and exiles a disloyal Cyrus. Eleanor undertakes a covert mission and Helena explores her romantic options.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Royals Season 1 Episode 2 - Infants of the Spring
    7.3/10(301 votes)

    #9 - Infants of the Spring

    S1:E2

    At the annual garden party, Prince Liam is reunited with his ex, Gemma. The Queen and Cyrus work to counteract King Simon's wishes.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  10. The Royals Season 1 Episode 3 - We Are Pictures, or Mere Beasts
    7.3/10(266 votes)

    #10 - We Are Pictures, or Mere Beasts

    S1:E3

    The Queen and Princess Eleanor throw competing fashion shows during London's fashion week while Prince Liam narrowly avoids a catastrophe.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  11. The Royals Season 1 Episode 1 - Stand and Unfold Yourself
    7.0/10(382 votes)

    #11 - Stand and Unfold Yourself

    S1:E1

    After the sudden death of their older brother and heir to the throne, Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor have a hard time with their new roles. Queen Helena tries to maintain the family's image and King Simon questions the monarchy's future.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  12. The Royals Season 1 Episode 5 - Unmask Her Beauty to the Moon
    7.0/10(256 votes)

    #12 - Unmask Her Beauty to the Moon

    S1:E5

    Prince Liam, Princess Eleanor and Queen Helena's romances are a popular topic at the annual masquerade ball.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Julia Cohen

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  13. The Royals Season 1 Episode 6 - The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
    7.0/10(256 votes)

    #13 - The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune

    S1:E6

    A trip to Monaco helps Prince Liam and Ophelia's relationship blossom but a different side of Princess Eleanor is revealed.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  14. The Royals Season 1 Episode 7 - Your Sovereignty of Reason
    7.0/10(225 votes)

    #14 - Your Sovereignty of Reason

    S1:E7

    The King makes a decision that impacts the rest of the family while Ophelia struggles with the PR fallout from Monaco.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Scarlett Lacey

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  15. The Royals Season 1 Episode 8 - The Great Man Down
    7.0/10(225 votes)

    #15 - The Great Man Down

    S1:E8

    The Royal Family is put on lockdown in a safe room at the palace after an assassination attempt.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  16. The Royals Season 1 Episode 9 - In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting
    7.0/10(206 votes)

    #16 - In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting

    S1:E9

    When someone from Prince Robert's past pays them a visit, Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor must face their own personal demons.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  17. The Royals Season 1 Episode 10 - Our Wills and Fates Do So Contrary Run
    7.0/10(245 votes)

    #17 - Our Wills and Fates Do So Contrary Run

    S1:E10

    Secrets are revealed as Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor investigate Prince Robert’s death and the attack on the throne.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  18. The Royals Season 2 Episode 1 - It Is Not, nor It Cannot Come to Good
    7.0/10(201 votes)

    #18 - It Is Not, nor It Cannot Come to Good

    S2:E1

    In the wake of King Simon’s death, King Cyrus’ new look monarchy is on full display at the Royal polo match, Prince Liam is hell-bent on revenge and receives some unexpected help, and Queen Helena maneuvers for power.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  19. The Royals Season 2 Episode 2 - Welcome Is Fashion and Ceremony
    7.0/10(173 votes)

    #19 - Welcome Is Fashion and Ceremony

    S2:E2

    In Prince Liam's quest for vengeance, a secret is revealed that affects the monarchy's future while Princess Eleanor rekindles an old flame.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  20. The Royals Season 2 Episode 3 - Is Not This Something More Than Fantasy?
    7.0/10(175 votes)

    #20 - Is Not This Something More Than Fantasy?

    S2:E3

    Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor both take trips that don’t end as they expected, while at home Queen Helena meets a new rival and King Cyrus receives some bad news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Royals Season 2 Episode 4 - What, Has This Thing Appear'd Again Tonight?
    7.0/10(179 votes)

    #21 - What, Has This Thing Appear'd Again Tonight?

    S2:E4

    King Cyrus draws a line in the sand with Queen Helena and Prince Liam as he does whatever he can to eliminate King Simon’s legacy. Princess Eleanor makes a friend as a new wrinkle in the King’s murder is potentially revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Royals Season 2 Episode 6 - Doubt Truth to Be a Liar
    7.0/10(222 votes)

    #22 - Doubt Truth to Be a Liar

    S2:E6

    The twins have a birthday party in the palace and things get out of hand. Queen Helena and Prince Liam look to the past for answers about the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Royals Season 2 Episode 8 - Be All My Sins Remembered
    7.0/10(170 votes)

    #23 - Be All My Sins Remembered

    S2:E8

    Relationships are forever changed when The Royals’ family history is called in to question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Royals Season 2 Episode 9 - And Then It Started Like a Guilty Thing
    7.0/10(183 votes)

    #24 - And Then It Started Like a Guilty Thing

    S2:E9

    Uncertainty abounds as questions of the King’s killer come to the forefront and the monarchy’s structure is challenged.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Royals Season 2 Episode 10 - The Serpent That Did Sting Thy Father's Life
    7.0/10(240 votes)

    #25 - The Serpent That Did Sting Thy Father's Life

    S2:E10

    The royal family faces the possibility of the abolition of the monarchy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Aye, There's the Rub" is the best rated episode of "The Royals". It scored 8.5/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Born to Set it Right".