The Crown Season 1

Season 1

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

Air date: 2016-11-04

Episodes: 10

Episodes

E1: Wolferton Splash

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 7.744

E2: Hyde Park Corner

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8.086

E3: Windsor

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 7.879

E4: Act of God

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8

E5: Smoke and Mirrors

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 7.878

E6: Gelignite

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 7.773

E7: Scientia Potentia Est

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8.213

E8: Pride & Joy

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.

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8.044

E9: Assassins

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

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8.209

E10: Gloriana

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.

Air date: 2016-11-04 • ★ 8.045