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: 3/17/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Sleep, Dearie Sleep
star
8.20
639 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.

Dear Mrs. Kennedy
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8.17
1967 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
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8.14
1350 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
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8.10
1272 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.

Vergangenheit
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8.06
1970 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
Watch Now:Amazon
War
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8.04
1077 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
Watch Now:Amazon
Hyde Park Corner
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8.04
3545 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
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8.04
2804 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
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8.00
2724 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
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7.97
1104 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
Watch Now:Apple TV
Marionettes
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7.97
1944 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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Scientia Potentia Est
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7.92
2898 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.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
Watch Now:Apple TV
Fagan
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7.91
1103 votes

#13 - 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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Mystery Man
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7.90
1794 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
Watch Now:Amazon
Cri de Coeur
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7.89
1183 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
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7.88
1113 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
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7.87
1849 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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Smoke and Mirrors
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7.85
2965 votes

#18 - 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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Gold Stick
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7.85
1155 votes

#19 - 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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Bubbikins
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7.84
1265 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
48:1
star
7.84
1036 votes

#21 - 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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Fairytale
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7.84
1089 votes

#22 - 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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Beryl
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7.82
2035 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
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7.80
1941 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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Margaretology
star
7.80
1296 votes

#25 - Margaretology

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2019

While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.

Directors: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
Watch Now:Apple TV