The BEST episodes of The Serpent Queen season 1

Every episode of The Serpent Queen season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Serpent Queen season 1!

Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she is unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.

Last Updated: 10/16/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
A Queen Is Made
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7.97
371 votes

#1 - A Queen Is Made

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2022

The planned kidnapping of King Francis goes awry but Catherine devises a new plan to allow her control of the country.

Directors: Justin Haythe
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The Price
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7.72
443 votes

#2 - The Price

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2022

Prince Henri returns from war with a new mistress, Filippa, and a baby. Catherine resorts to extreme measures to produce an heir.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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An Attack on the King
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7.70
382 votes

#3 - An Attack on the King

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2022

Mary visits Rahima and recounts her side of the story of life at the Royal Court. Catherine and Mary have conflicting views when it comes to freedom of religion in France.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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A New Era
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7.65
423 votes

#4 - A New Era

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022

Catherine has become a mother. King Francis suffers a fall from his horse while hunting with Henri and Catherine.

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The Last Joust
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7.64
393 votes

#5 - The Last Joust

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2022

Catherine has a dream that predicts that her husband will be wounded while jousting. Catherine and Henri decide that their son Francis should delay his wedding to Mary.

Directors: Justin Haythe
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To War Rather Than to Bed
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7.64
456 votes

#6 - To War Rather Than to Bed

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2022

Young Catherine begins to learn how to outwit the royal household in order to secure her future after the death of her uncle.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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The First Regency
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7.63
401 votes

#7 - The First Regency

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2022

King Henri departs to lead an army to defend France and places Catherine in charge as Regent, allowing her to test her powers further. Catherine asks Rahima to search Mary’s room for a letter.

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Medici Bitch
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7.42
562 votes

#8 - Medici Bitch

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

Queen Catherine confides in a servant girl and begins to tell the story of her life, including the circumstances surrounding her arrival at the French Royal Court at the age of 14.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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