The BEST episodes of Victoria season 1

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

The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image and become “grandmother of Europe”.

Last Updated: 12/20/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Young England
star
8.11
1315 votes

#1 - Young England

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2016

A heavily pregnant Victoria attempts to preserve her independence - until a threat to her life leaves her in fear and she clashes with Albert.

Directors: Oliver Blackburn
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The Clockwork Prince
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7.99
1419 votes

#2 - The Clockwork Prince

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2016

Prince Albert immediately puts Victoria on the defensive, but despite her protestations of indifference, she struggles to hide her true feelings.

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The Engine of Change
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7.96
1312 votes

#3 - The Engine of Change

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2016

The shock of Victoria's pregnancy is compounded when she is forced to consider who will be regent.

Directors: Oliver Blackburn
Writer: Guy Andrews
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The Queen's Husband
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7.94
1323 votes

#4 - The Queen's Husband

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2016

The royal couple's blissful happiness is threatened when Albert is publicly humiliated by the Duke of Sussex.

Directors: Oliver Blackburn
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Doll 123
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7.92
1729 votes

#5 - Doll 123

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/28/2016

On the death of her uncle King William IV in 1837, a young, 18-year-old Princess Victoria becomes queen. Before long, gossip erupts over her closeness to Lord Melbourne.

Directors: Tom Vaughan
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Brocket Hall
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7.86
1478 votes

#6 - Brocket Hall

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2016

When Victoria's uncle Leopold proposes Albert as a husband, other suitors also swoop in, desperate to win the Queen's hand in marriage.

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An Ordinary Woman
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7.85
1371 votes

#7 - An Ordinary Woman

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2016

When Victoria's efforts to secure Albert a settlement are rejected by parliament, both she and her fiancé start to fear for their future together.

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Ladies in Waiting
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7.80
1537 votes

#8 - Ladies in Waiting

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2016

Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. Reluctantly, she invites someone else to form a new government.

Directors: Tom Vaughan
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