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The Crown Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016 - 2016
A decades-spanning historical drama\ chronicles the tale of Queen Elizabeth II\ and how she and her prime ministers impacted postwar Britain.
Episode 1
Wolferton Splash
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 56 mins
A decades-spanning historical drama chronicling the tale of Queen Elizabeth II begins with the young princess marrying Prince Philip. Meanwhile, King George VI deals with serious health issues and Winston Churchill is elected prime minister a second time.
Episode 2
Hyde Park Corner
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 61 mins
Elizabeth and Philip undertake a four-continent Commonwealth tour when the king is too sick to travel. Meanwhile, party leaders are out to undermine Churchill.
Episode 3
Windsor
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 59 mins
As Elizabeth begins her new role in the monarchy, Philip makes a power grab. Meanwhile, Churchill seeks to delay the coronation, and the late king's disgraced brother shows up.
Episode 4
Act of God
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 57 mins
Dense fog descends on London, causing serious and widespread health issues, and when Churchill is slow to react to the problems, his political enemies see an opening.
Episode 5
Smoke and Mirrors
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 55 mins
Elizabeth eschews protocol and appoints Philip to organize her coronation, but his plans hit a snag. Meanwhile, the Duke of Windsor shows up in London.
Episode 6
Gelignite
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 58 mins
Elizabeth ponders a request from Margaret and Peter. Meanwhile, the Queen Mother steps in when a royal scandal is splashed across the newspapers.
Episode 7
Scientia Potentia Est
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 58 mins
Churchill and Eden suffer major health crises as the Soviets test a hydrogen bomb. Meanwhile, Elizabeth hires a tutor because she feels her education has been inadequate.
Episode 8
Pride & Joy
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 58 mins
Elizabeth and Philip undertake an exhaustive global journey. Meanwhile, Margaret fills in on some official royal duties and adds a bit of a spark to proceedings.
Episode 9
Assassins
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 60 mins
Elizabeth spends time with an old friend as tensions with Philip heat up. Meanwhile, to celebrate his 80th birthday, Churchill sits for a portrait.
Episode 10
Gloriana
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 54 mins
In the Season 1 finale, an obstacle stands in the way of Margaret and Peter reuniting, while Elizabeth gets caught between her royal duties and her love for her sister.
