The Crown - Season 1

The Crown - Season 1

First aired: 11/4/2016 10 episodes

As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Wolferton Splash

Aired: 11/4/2016

A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.

Episode 2

2. Hyde Park Corner

Aired: 11/4/2016

With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.

Episode 3

3. Windsor

Aired: 11/4/2016

With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.

Episode 4

4. Act of God

Aired: 11/4/2016

When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.

Episode 5

5. Smoke and Mirrors

Aired: 11/4/2016

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

Episode 6

6. Gelignite

Aired: 11/4/2016

Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.

Episode 7

7. Scientia Potentia Est

Aired: 11/4/2016

As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.

Episode 8

8. Pride & Joy

Aired: 11/4/2016

Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.

Episode 9

9. Assassins

Aired: 11/4/2016

As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.

Episode 10

10. Gloriana

Aired: 11/4/2016

Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.