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The Best Episodes of The White Princess

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

The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:Starz

Best Episodes Summary

"Old Curses" is the best rated episode of "The White Princess". It scored 7.9/10 based on 418 votes. Directed by Jamie Payne and written by Sarah Phelps, it aired on 6/4/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Traitors".

  • Old Curses
    7.9/10418 votes
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    #1 - Old Curses

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/2017

    A final confrontation with the pretender exposes King Henry's weaknesses, while Lizzie confronts new demons and old curses.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Sarah Phelps

  • Traitors
    7.7/10390 votes
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    #2 - Traitors

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2017

    Lizzie must deal with her mother's defiant defense of the York cause, while the appearance of a boy in Burgundy claiming to be a young prince threatens to further destabilize King Henry's rule.

    Director: Alex Kalymnios

    Writer: Loren McLaughlan, Amy Roberts

  • Hearts and Minds
    7.6/10458 votes
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    #3 - Hearts and Minds

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2017

    King Henry VII sets out on Royal Progress, in an attempt to establish himself as the new sovereign, but finds a dangerous, deeply divided kingdom. Lizzie's loyalties are further complicated by the child she is expecting.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Emma Frost

  • Burgundy
    7.6/10438 votes
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    #4 - Burgundy

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2017

    Lizzie struggles through her labor while King Henry's envoys embark on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy, a York stronghold abroad. Lizzie learns she has more in common with her husband than she first imagined.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Emma Frost

  • The Pretender
    7.6/10389 votes
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    #5 - The Pretender

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2017

    The York princesses are strategically married off to strengthen the Tudor cause. When King Henry finds himself back on the battlefield to protect his reign, Lizzie learns that the threats they face may be closer to home.

    Director: Alex Kalymnios

    Writer: Sarah Dollard, Emma Frost

  • English Blood on English Soil
    7.6/10399 votes
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    #6 - English Blood on English Soil

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2017

    King Henry VII and Lizzie travel to Spain in an attempt to secure their son's betrothal. Meanwhile, unrest has been growing in Burgundy and spills over into an English battle.

    Director: Alex Kalymnios

    Writer: Alice Nutter, Emma Frost

  • Two Kings
    7.6/10399 votes
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    #7 - Two Kings

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2017

    A pretender to the throne is held captive at court, confounding the Tudors, and creating a new rift in Lizzie and King Henry's marriage. Lizzie faces an impossible choice, and makes a risky move to try to eliminate the threat to her family.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Emma Frost

  • In Bed with the Enemy
    7.4/10562 votes
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    #8 - In Bed with the Enemy

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2017

    England is in a fractious state as Henry Tudor is set to ascend the throne. Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry King Henry VII in order to bring peace to the warring nation.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Emma Frost