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The Best Episodes of Empress Ki

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A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 37 - The Downfall
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    #1 - The Downfall

    S1:E37

    Nyang is in the Ice Palace and calls everyone in to start planning to defend the Emperor while Bayan takes the palace. Wangyu complete's his job by opening the gate for Bayan's soldiers to enter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 3 - Protecting the Future Crown Prince
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Protecting the Future Crown Prince

    S1:E3

    Sungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 19 - Fake or Real
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Fake or Real

    S1:E19

    Wangyu and Yeonchul comes up with a plan to fake Yeonchul's death to find out who are loyal to him. Nyang tell the emperor that she does not want him to speak to her again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 24 - Preparation for War
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #4 - Preparation for War

    S1:E24

    Nyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province while she is being sold as a slave. Nyang discovers the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 26 - Finally Meeting the Blood Vow
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Finally Meeting the Blood Vow

    S1:E26

    Nyang becomes a consort and begins to fight with the empress with the support of other people from Koryo. Wangyu is fighting to stop counterfeit money from entering Liaoyang.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 31 - A Win for the Emperor
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #6 - A Win for the Emperor

    S1:E31

    The Emperor speaks in front of El Temur and also shows him that he can read. Tal Tal brings the spies from Eagle House in front of the governors.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 34 - The Curse
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    #7 - The Curse

    S1:E34

    The Emperor comes to save Nyang and her servants from being punished for the Emperor's injury. The Empress decides to use a curse to try and kill Nyang.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 35 - Ayushiridara
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Ayushiridara

    S1:E35

    After Nyang recovered the talisman and broke the curse, El Temur begins to have nightmares. Wangyu begins to train the bums Wongjin brought as new recruits.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 36 - Eagle Group and the Blood Vow
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Eagle Group and the Blood Vow

    S1:E36

    Bayan begins his plan to go to war with El Temur and marches to the capitol. El Temur receives word from his men that his son is bringing Bayan and won the war.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 46 - The Princes' Fate
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    #10 - The Princes' Fate

    S1:E46

    Nyang runs to save Maha's life after finding out that he is her real son. Maha's true identity is revealed and he is kicked out of the palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 48 - The Fake Coup
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #11 - The Fake Coup

    S1:E48

    Nyang keeps the Emperor locked up in her room so that no one will know that he is awake. Bayan is sent to prison for trying to kill Nyang and her son Ayu.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 49 - The Fall of Tangqishi
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #12 - The Fall of Tangqishi

    S1:E49

    Nyang is sent to the temple to repent for her sins and ask for forgiveness. Wang Yu sends all the grains he bought to the palace to distribute to the people.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 50 - Poisoned
    8.5/10(55 votes)

    #13 - Poisoned

    S1:E50

    Nyang finally becomes the Empress of Yuan and Wang Yu gains his throne. Nyang is trying to find out about the Eagle House and confiscate their assets.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 2 - The Timid Prince
    8.4/10(67 votes)

    #14 - The Timid Prince

    S1:E2

    Sungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 20 - Removing El Temur
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Removing El Temur

    S1:E20

    Wangyu meets with the Dowager and wins her trust. Wangyu asks Nyang if she wants to be his Queen once he goes back to Koryo.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 38 - A New Enemy Rising
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #16 - A New Enemy Rising

    S1:E38

    The Dowager opposes Nayng becoming the empress and makes Bayan bring his niece to run Nyang out. The former empress was hanged from the square for the public to see.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 7 - Separation of Lovers
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #17 - Separation of Lovers

    S1:E7

    The King of Koryo finds out that Sungnyang is a woman and tires to protect her from Tangqishi. Meanwhile, at the capital of Yuan, Tanasiri is taking lessons to be empress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 10 - Curious
    8.3/10(49 votes)

    #18 - Curious

    S1:E10

    The Koryo King leads his men to their first victory against the Turks. The Emperor makes Sungnyang a part of his retinue.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 13 - Personal Maid
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #19 - Personal Maid

    S1:E13

    Lady Pak is brought in front of the inquisition to be re-examined. Sungnyang receives a written promise to be let out of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 18 - Tangqishi's Plan
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #20 - Tangqishi's Plan

    S1:E18

    The palace fills with rats and begin the curse of the late Khan. The emperor decides to actively search for the Blood Vow.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 47 - The Eagle House Leader
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #21 - The Eagle House Leader

    S1:E47

    Wang Yu visits Maha and decides that he is going to take him to Koyro and tell him everything. The Eagle House wants Yom Byung Soo to go see Bayan.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 4 - In Hot Pursuit
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    #22 - In Hot Pursuit

    S1:E4

    The Yaun Prince asks Sungnyang to teach him how to defend himself. El Temur plans a full-on attack on Daechong Island in order to kill the prince.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 8 - The Life of a Servant
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    #23 - The Life of a Servant

    S1:E8

    Sungnyang plots to take revenge on Emperor Togon during his wedding ceremony. The King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu are to duel to see who will be commander.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 11 - Spies in the Palace
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    #24 - Spies in the Palace

    S1:E11

    The Empress orders Sungnyang to feed Lady Pak a powder that will cause her a miscarriage. The Emperor further suspects Nyang of being Sungnyang.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Empress Ki Season 1 Episode 12 - The Brilliant Plan
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #25 - The Brilliant Plan

    S1:E12

    Nyang is ordered to spread rumors that Lady Pak is faking her pregnancy. General Bayan disguises himself as Batolu, but runs into unexpected trouble on the battlefield.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Downfall" is the best rated episode of "Empress Ki". It scored 8.7/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/11/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Protecting the Future Crown Prince".