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The Best Episodes of World Without End

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Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    World Without End Season 1 Episode 8 - Checkmate
    7.3/10(231 votes)

    #1 - Checkmate

    S1:E8

    Caris and Merthin are reunited in love, but it may be too late. Godwyn will stop at nothing to destroy Caris and see her burned as a witch. The King’s Army arrives to quell the peasant rebellion and destroy Kingsbridge. Brother Thomas reveals a great secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. World Without End Season 1 Episode 5 - Pawns
    7.1/10(241 votes)

    #2 - Pawns

    S1:E5

    Forced to become a nun, Caris travels to France to petition the King to stop Godwyn’s sinister plans. She finds herself in the middle of a spectacular war raging between England and France. The British army is surrounded on all sides and faces defeat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. World Without End Season 1 Episode 6 - Rook
    7.0/10(233 votes)

    #3 - Rook

    S1:E6

    The Black Death makes it way to England. Kingsbridge is ravaged by the plague and the town descends into chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. World Without End Season 1 Episode 7 - Queen
    7.0/10(227 votes)

    #4 - Queen

    S1:E7

    Godwyn is shocked to discover Caris has been made Prior. A peasant rebellion rises up against Kingsbridge’s Crown-appointed Lord Ralph.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. World Without End Season 1 Episode 2 - King
    6.9/10(262 votes)

    #5 - King

    S1:E2

    Kingsbridge is busy with its Fleece Fair, but the town's creaking, rickety bridge may fail any day. After being forced into a loveless marriage, Caris continues to see Merthin and tries to win him the opportunity to rebuild the town's bridge. A witch trial results in spectacular tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. World Without End Season 1 Episode 3 - Prior
    6.9/10(242 votes)

    #6 - Prior

    S1:E3

    After the bridge collapse, Caris helps the wounded and hopes to open a hospital. Godwyn schemes to become Prior following the suspicious drowning of Prior Anthony. King Edward III declares war on France, and the Hundred Years' War begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. World Without End Season 1 Episode 4 - Check
    6.8/10(238 votes)

    #7 - Check

    S1:E4

    Petranilla will stop at nothing to see Godwyn’s power rise continue. When Caris tries to foil Godwyn’s plans, she is framed for murder and faces execution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. World Without End Season 1 Episode 1 - Knight
    6.7/10(300 votes)

    #8 - Knight

    S1:E1

    Queen Isabella defeats and imprisons her husband King Edward II, crowning their young son Edward III. In the town of Kingsbridge, made famous in PILLARS OF THE EARTH, rumors are rampant that the imprisoned King has been murdered. A knight filled with secrets arrives in Kingsbridge seeking sanctuary. He will change the fate of all its citizens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Checkmate" is the best rated episode of "World Without End". It scored 7.3/10 based on 231 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pawns".