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The Best Episodes of Wolf Hall Season 1

Every episode of Wolf Hall Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wolf Hall Season 1!

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England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 6 - Master of Phantoms
    8.7/10(815 votes)

    S1:E6

    After uncovering treasonable offences, Cromwell exacts the ultimate revenge.

    Director:Peter Kosminsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 4 - The Devil's Spit
    8.3/10(806 votes)

    S1:E4

    Aware that her power in court rests on producing a male heir, Anne becomes paranoid.

    Director:Peter Kosminsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 5 - Crows
    8.2/10(769 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Act of Supremacy has declared Henry supreme head of the church of England.

    Director:Peter Kosminsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 2 - Entirely Beloved
    8.1/10(883 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Cardinal Wolsey retreats north, he urges Cromwell to get close to Anne Boleyn.

    Director:Peter Kosminsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 3 - Anna Regina
    8.1/10(843 votes)

    S1:E3

    Cromwell has Parliament acknowledge Henry as head of the Church of England.

    Director:Peter Kosminsky
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wolf Hall Season 1 Episode 1 - Three Card Trick
    7.8/10(1031 votes)

    S1:E1

    Lacking a male heir, the King is desperate to annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Master of Phantoms" is the best rated episode of "Wolf Hall" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 815 votes. Directed by Peter Kosminsky and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Devil's Spit".