8.5/1037 votes#1 - Vergangenheit
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/8/2017
A secret World War II document opens Elizabeth's eyes to grim realities about a family member. The Duke of Windsor campaigns to re-enter public life.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.5/1029 votes#2 - Aberfan
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2019
A horrible disaster in the Welsh town of Aberfan leaves scores of children dead, but when the Queen takes a week to decide to visit the town to offer solace to its people, she must confront her reasons for postponing the trip.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.4/1026 votes#3 - Fagan
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2020
As Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment, a desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk.
Director: Paul Whittington
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.4/1039 votes#4 - Marionettes
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2017
After Elizabeth makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the monarchy come under public attack from an outspoken lord.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.3/1024 votes#5 - War
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2020
Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.
Director: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1026 votes#6 - Tywysog Cymru
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2019
Prince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1026 votes#7 - Fairytale
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2020
After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness — and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1022 votes#8 - 48:1
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2020
As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tension mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth over their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.
Director: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1035 votes#9 - Assassins
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2016
As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1038 votes#10 - Dear Mrs. Kennedy
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2017
Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government's wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue with Ghana.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1023 votes#11 - Avalanche
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2020
Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.
Director: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/1038 votes#12 - Scientia Potentia Est
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2016
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/1057 votes#13 - Hyde Park Corner
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2016
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/1024 votes#14 - Terra Nullius
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2020
On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties while both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.
Director: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/1036 votes#15 - Pride & Joy
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2016
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/1042 votes#16 - Act of God
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2016
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Director: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/1037 votes#17 - Gloriana
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2016
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/1027 votes#18 - Bubbikins
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2019
Left without a home by a political coup in Athens, Philip's eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Greece, is invited to live in Buckingham Palace by the Queen.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/1038 votes#19 - Paterfamilias
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2017
Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/1025 votes#20 - The Balmoral Test
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020
Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.
Director: Paul Whittington
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/1025 votes#21 - Favourites
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2020
While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.
Director: Paul Whittington
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/1046 votes#22 - Misadventure
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2017
As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/1049 votes#23 - Windsor
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2016
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/1031 votes#24 - Gold Stick
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2020
As Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister and Charles meets a young Diana Spencer, an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/1036 votes#25 - Lisbon
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2017
Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip. Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
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"Vergangenheit" is the best rated episode written by Peter Morgan. It scored 8.5/10 based on 37 votes. It was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe. It aired on 12/8/2017 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Aberfan".