The BEST episodes of The East Palace season 1
Every episode of The East Palace season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The East Palace season 1!
A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
#1 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2026
Gu-cheon escapes danger with Saeng-gang's help. As the king falls ill, Gu-cheon fights the evil spirit — only for a guardian spirit to stand in his way.
#2 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2026
During Gu-cheon's fight, Saeng-gang comes under threat — bringing them closer to the truth. But Gu-cheon loses his sight, putting their mission at risk.
#3 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2026
Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit for good. Still suspicious about the crown princes' deaths, Gu-cheon returns to Saeng-gang.
#4 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2026
After a mysterious death, the king summons the spirit slayer Gu-cheon to banish the pond spirit. Saeng-gang, who hears the dead, also appears before him.
#5 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2026
The king orders Gu-cheon to save the prince — or die. Forced to enter the spirit realm, he comes face-to-face with the ghost of a former royal guard.
#6 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2026
The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.
#7 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/17/2026
Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?
#8 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2026
After a close call while pursuing the pond spirit, Gu-cheon makes a pact with Saeng-gang. Later, they uncover the truth behind the salt storehouse ghost.