The BEST episodes of Wolf Hall season 1

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

The irresistible rise of Thomas Cromwell - who defied and defined an era. Mark Rylance leads the acclaimed adaptation of Hilary Mantel's tales from the dark heart of Tudor history.

Last Updated: 1/3/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Master of Phantoms
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7.94
310 votes

#1 - Master of Phantoms

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2015

Anne divulges to Jane Rochford that Mark Smeaton, Francis Weston and Harry Norris have all declared their love to her, a treasonable offence.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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Crows
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7.82
307 votes

#2 - Crows

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2015

The Act of Supremacy has declared Henry supreme head of the church in England, but the Holy Roman Emperor has refused to recognise his new title.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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Entirely Beloved
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7.81
415 votes

#3 - Entirely Beloved

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2015

As Wolsey retreats north, he urges Cromwell to get close to Anne Boleyn to regain the King's favour.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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Anna Regina
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7.76
354 votes

#4 - Anna Regina

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2015

Cromwell manoeuvres a bill through Parliament that acknowledges Henry rather than the pope as head of the Church of England.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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The Devil's Spit
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7.75
312 votes

#5 - The Devil's Spit

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2015

Anne gives birth to a baby girl. Aware that her power in court rests on producing a male heir, she becomes increasingly paranoid.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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Three Card Trick
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7.45
584 votes

#6 - Three Card Trick

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2015

Lacking a male heir, King Henry VIII is desperate to annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky
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