The BEST episodes of The Crown

Every episode of The Crown ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Crown!

The inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses. Two courts. One Crown.

Last Updated: 9/23/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Sleep, Dearie Sleep
star
8.18
803 votes

#1 - Sleep, Dearie Sleep

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2023

The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.

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Dear Mrs. Kennedy
star
8.17
2006 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Aberfan
star
8.15
1399 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Tywysog Cymru
star
8.10
1322 votes

#4 - 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.

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Vergangenheit
star
8.06
2006 votes

#5 - 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.

Writer: Peter Morgan
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War
star
8.04
1132 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Hyde Park Corner
star
8.04
3589 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Assassins
star
8.03
2845 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Gloriana
star
7.98
2761 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Terra Nullius
star
7.98
1151 votes

#10 - Terra Nullius

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2020

On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties. Both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Marionettes
star
7.98
1979 votes

#11 - 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.

Writer: Peter Morgan
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Fagan
star
7.92
1154 votes

#12 - Fagan

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2020

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.

Directors: Paul Whittington
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Scientia Potentia Est
star
7.92
2938 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Mystery Man
star
7.89
1824 votes

#14 - Mystery Man

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2017

A salacious government scandal hits close to home for Elizabeth and Philip. Elizabeth retreats to Scotland for rest during a difficult pregnancy.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Cri de Coeur
star
7.89
1229 votes

#15 - Cri de Coeur

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2019

As her marriage falls apart, Princess Margaret finds solace in the arms of a much younger landscape gardener. The Queen and the nation celebrate Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.

Directors: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
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The Balmoral Test
star
7.88
1157 votes

#16 - The Balmoral Test

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020

Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family. Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.

Directors: Paul Whittington
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Paterfamilias
star
7.87
1884 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Stephen Daldry
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Gold Stick
star
7.85
1199 votes

#18 - Gold Stick

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2020

Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister. Charles meets a young Diana Spencer. An IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Smoke and Mirrors
star
7.85
2995 votes

#19 - Smoke and Mirrors

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2016

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

Directors: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Bubbikins
star
7.85
1310 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Fairytale
star
7.85
1129 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
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48:1
star
7.83
1088 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Beryl
star
7.82
2067 votes

#23 - Beryl

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2017

When Elizabeth and Philip throw a grand party for their 10th anniversary, both Margaret and the new Prime Minister experience romantic tribulations.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
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Lisbon
star
7.80
1979 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
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Act of God
star
7.78
3178 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
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