The WORST episodes of Under the Queen's Umbrella

Every episode of Under the Queen's Umbrella ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Under the Queen's Umbrella!

A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.

Last Updated: 9/2/2024Network: tvNStatus: Ended

7.91

23 votes

#1 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/3/2022

Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.

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7.92

25 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2022

At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gyeseong.

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7.95

22 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2022

The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seongnam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.

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8.00

31 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2022

Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class — stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.

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8.08

24 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2022

Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.

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8.12

25 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2022

Seongnam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.

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8.18

22 votes

#7 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/27/2022

Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.

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8.19

21 votes

#8 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/26/2022

The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Muan takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.

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8.32

22 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2022

When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king appoint a new successor.

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8.33

24 votes

#10 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2022

The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Simso returns home to a hostile welcome.

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8.54

24 votes

#11 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2022

Gyeseong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seongnam’s royal roots are questioned.

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8.58

24 votes

#12 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/2022

The queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving the young scholars a chance to come clean.

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8.61

23 votes

#13 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2022

When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.

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8.61

23 votes

#14 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/20/2022

As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.

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8.65

23 votes

#15 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2022

Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.

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8.80

25 votes

#16 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/4/2022

The king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen gently offers him words of wisdom.

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