The WORST episodes of The Crown

Every episode of The Crown ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 9/13/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.29

670 votes

#1 - Alma Mater

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2023

Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?

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7.30

949 votes

#2 - Queen Victoria Syndrome

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2022

A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

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7.30

702 votes

#3 - Ruritania

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

Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.

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7.35

785 votes

#4 - Decommissioned

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022

After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

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7.39

786 votes

#5 - No Woman's Land

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2022

As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

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7.39

871 votes

#6 - The System

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2022

Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

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7.40

797 votes

#7 - The Way Ahead

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2022

Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

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7.40

728 votes

#8 - Willsmania

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2023

Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.

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7.45

808 votes

#9 - Ipatiev House

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022

Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

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7.47

818 votes

#10 - Annus Horribilis

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/2022

Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

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7.48

735 votes

#11 - Two Photographs

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2023

Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.

Directors: Christian Schwochow

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.50

787 votes

#12 - Persona Non Grata

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2023

Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.

Directors: Alex Gabassi

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.51

1413 votes

#13 - Olding

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2019

The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.

Directors: Benjamin Caron

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.54

778 votes

#14 - Couple 31

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2022

The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

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7.60

1257 votes

#15 - Coup

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2019

While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.

Directors: Christian Schwochow

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.61

752 votes

#16 - Dis-Moi Oui

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2023

Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.

Directors: Christian Schwochow

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.62

4294 votes

#17 - Wolferton Splash

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

A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.

Directors: Stephen Daldry

Writer: Peter Morgan

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7.65

650 votes

#18 - Hope Street

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2023

Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.

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7.66

875 votes

#19 - Mou Mou

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2022

In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

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