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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Royals Season 2 Episode 5 - The Spirit That I Have Seen
    3.0/10(173 votes)

    #1 - The Spirit That I Have Seen

    S2:E5

    Princess Eleanor’s new relationship makes waves in and outside of the palace as King Cyrus uses a public ceremony to solidify his image and Queen Helena learns of betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Royals Season 4 Episode 7 - Forgive Me This My Virtue
    3.0/10(123 votes)

    #2 - Forgive Me This My Virtue

    S4:E7

    Eleanor enlists Jasper's help for one of her covert missions. Helena begins a new chapter at a royal event where the press attacks Willow. Cyrus meets an unlikely ally.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Royals Season 3 Episode 2 - Passing Through Nature to Eternity
    3.8/10(147 votes)

    #3 - Passing Through Nature to Eternity

    S3:E2

    Helena plans to secure proof. Liam begins a new but complicated relationship. Jasper and Eleanor look to the past to inspire their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #18 - 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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  19. The Royals Season 3 Episode 1 - Together With Remembrance
    7.0/10(184 votes)

    #19 - Together With Remembrance

    S3:E1

    In the wake of the death of King Simon's murderer, the royal family returns with a fresh perspective. Liam seeks solace in disreputable places, while Prince Robert is revealed to be alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Royals Season 3 Episode 4 - Our (Late) Dear Brother's Death
    7.0/10(131 votes)

    #20 - Our (Late) Dear Brother's Death

    S3:E4

    Jasper and Eleanor immerse themselves in their relationship while Liam must reappraise his latest tryst, King Cyrus' past pays him a visit and the palace arranges a press conference to announce earth shattering news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Royals Season 3 Episode 7 - The Counterfeit Presentment of Two Brothers
    7.0/10(135 votes)

    #21 - The Counterfeit Presentment of Two Brothers

    S3:E7

    The royals prepare for the People's Gala, where each member of the family is auctioned off for charity. Cyrus initiates a plan to retain his crown. Liam and Robert square off in a charity boxing match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Royals Season 3 Episode 8 - In the Same Figure, Like the King That's Dead
    7.0/10(123 votes)

    #22 - In the Same Figure, Like the King That's Dead

    S3:E8

    Jasper tries to strike a bargain to protect his past and secure his future. Helena slips away for a romantic trip to Paris. Eleanor participates in a nearly naked tiger run. Liam and Willow try to navigate emotional waters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Royals Season 3 Episode 9 - O, Farewell, Honest Soldier
    7.0/10(134 votes)

    #23 - O, Farewell, Honest Soldier

    S3:E9

    Eleanor and Queen Helena consider romantic invitations. A Privy Council meets to determine who will reign as the one true King Of England. Jasper reveals to Liam information that presents a new mystery for the monarchy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Royals Season 3 Episode 10 - To Show My Duty in Your Coronation
    7.0/10(155 votes)

    #24 - To Show My Duty in Your Coronation

    S3:E10

    Liam finds himself in unexpected places, Helena's heart breaks over a recent loss and Jasper makes a final play for Eleanor's heart. Historic changes assure that nothing will ever be the same.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Royals Season 4 Episode 1 - How Prodigal the Soul
    7.0/10(168 votes)

    #25 - How Prodigal the Soul

    S4:E1

    Robert gains popularity on his coronation tour, while Jasper and Liam have information that could end his reign; Eleanor must choose between returning to Jasper or working abroad with Sebastian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Spirit That I Have Seen" is the worst rated episode of "The Royals". It scored 3/10 based on 173 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Forgive Me This My Virtue".