The BEST episodes written by John Pielmeier
#1 - Checkmate
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 8
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.
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#2 - Episode 2
Hitler: The Rise of Evil - Season 1 - Episode 2
This TV biopic profiles history's most spectacular madman, tracing his journey from humble roots to complete mastery of Germany.
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#3 - Pawns
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 5
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.
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#4 - Check
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 4
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.
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#5 - Rook
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 6
The Black Death makes it way to England. Kingsbridge is ravaged by the plague and the town descends into chaos.
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#6 - Anarchy
The Pillars of the Earth - Season 1 - Episode 1
The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s hope for an advantageous marriage for their son William falls apart. Tom Builder and his family search for work and encounter Ellen and her mysterious son Jack. Church politics see Philip, a monk, elected the new prior, which leaves him indebted to Deacon Waleran.
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#7 - Master Builder
The Pillars of the Earth - Season 1 - Episode 2
A fire destroys Kingsbridge church, giving Tom, son Alfred and stepson Jack the chance to build a new cathedral. Prior Philip learns the power of politics when he gets caught between Bishop Waleran and the Hamleighs’ quest for Shiring Castle. Kingsbridge is rocked by the accusation of Ellen being a witch. William takes Aliena and Richard by surprise in a brutal attack. Aliena makes a promise to her father.
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#8 - King
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 2
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.
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#9 - Episode 1
Hitler: The Rise of Evil - Season 1 - Episode 1
This TV biopic profiles history's most spectacular madman, tracing his journey from humble roots to complete mastery of Germany.
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#10 - Queen
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 7
Godwyn is shocked to discover Caris has been made Prior. A peasant rebellion rises up against Kingsbridge’s Crown-appointed Lord Ralph.
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#11 - Prior
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 3
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.
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#12 - Knight
World Without End - Season 1 - Episode 1
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.
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