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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Crown Season 6 Episode 7 - Alma Mater
    6.5/10(2568 votes)

    #1 - Alma Mater

    S6:E7

    Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?

    Director:May el-Toukhy
    Writers:Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson

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  2. The Crown Season 6 Episode 5 - Willsmania
    6.8/10(2774 votes)

    #2 - Willsmania

    S6:E5

    Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.

    Director:May el-Toukhy
    Writers:Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson

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  3. The Crown Season 5 Episode 7 - No Woman's Land
    6.9/10(3069 votes)

    #3 - No Woman's Land

    S5:E7

    As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

    Director:Erik Richter Strand
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  4. The Crown Season 5 Episode 9 - Couple 31
    6.9/10(3029 votes)

    #4 - Couple 31

    S5:E9

    The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  5. The Crown Season 5 Episode 10 - Decommissioned
    6.9/10(3042 votes)

    #5 - Decommissioned

    S5:E10

    After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  6. The Crown Season 6 Episode 2 - Two Photographs
    6.9/10(2919 votes)

    #6 - Two Photographs

    S6:E2

    Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  7. The Crown Season 6 Episode 6 - Ruritania
    6.9/10(2612 votes)

    #7 - Ruritania

    S6:E6

    Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.

    Director:Erik Richter Strand
    Writers:Peter Morgan, Daniel Marc Janes

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  8. The Crown Season 6 Episode 8 - Ritz
    7.0/10(3469 votes)

    #8 - Ritz

    S6:E8

    After a series of strokes, a declining Margaret recalls a wild night with her sister at the Ritz in 1945, and later celebrates her 70th birthday there.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writers:Peter Morgan, Meriel Sheibani-Clare

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  9. The Crown Season 5 Episode 4 - Annus Horribilis
    7.1/10(3540 votes)

    #9 - Annus Horribilis

    S5:E4

    Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

    Director:May el-Toukhy
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  10. The Crown Season 5 Episode 5 - The Way Ahead
    7.1/10(3303 votes)

    #10 - The Way Ahead

    S5:E5

    Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

    Director:May el-Toukhy
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  11. The Crown Season 3 Episode 8 - Dangling Man
    7.2/10(4475 votes)

    #11 - Dangling Man

    S3:E8

    Charles visits the exiled Duke of Windsor in his Paris chateau, only to find him very ill. But will the Queen make peace with her uncle before he dies?

    Director:Sam Donovan
    Writers:Peter Morgan, David Hancock

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  12. The Crown Season 5 Episode 2 - The System
    7.2/10(3601 votes)

    #12 - The System

    S5:E2

    Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  13. The Crown Season 6 Episode 3 - Dis-Moi Oui
    7.2/10(3275 votes)

    #13 - Dis-Moi Oui

    S6:E3

    Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  14. The Crown Season 5 Episode 1 - Queen Victoria Syndrome
    7.3/10(4178 votes)

    #14 - Queen Victoria Syndrome

    S5:E1

    A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  15. The Crown Season 5 Episode 8 - Gunpowder
    7.3/10(3231 votes)

    #15 - Gunpowder

    S5:E8

    The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

    Director:Erik Richter Strand
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  16. The Crown Season 6 Episode 1 - Persona Non Grata
    7.3/10(3123 votes)

    #16 - Persona Non Grata

    S6:E1

    Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  17. The Crown Season 6 Episode 9 - Hope Street
    7.3/10(2443 votes)

    #17 - Hope Street

    S6:E9

    Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.

    Director:Erik Richter Strand
    Writers:Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson

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  18. The Crown Season 2 Episode 7 - Matrimonium
    7.4/10(4769 votes)

    #18 - Matrimonium

    S2:E7

    A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal. Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

    Director:Benjamin Caron
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  19. The Crown Season 5 Episode 6 - Ipatiev House
    7.4/10(3450 votes)

    #19 - Ipatiev House

    S5:E6

    Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  20. The Crown Season 3 Episode 1 - Olding
    7.5/10(5544 votes)

    #20 - Olding

    S3:E1

    The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.

    Director:Benjamin Caron
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  21. The Crown Season 3 Episode 5 - Coup
    7.5/10(4778 votes)

    #21 - Coup

    S3:E5

    While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  22. The Crown Season 3 Episode 9 - Imbroglio
    7.5/10(4139 votes)

    #22 - Imbroglio

    S3:E9

    While Princess Anne dates her elder brother's polo rival Andrew Parker Bowles, Prince Charles falls deeply in love with Camilla Shand causing the Queen Mother and Lord Mountbatten to interfere.

    Director:Sam Donovan
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  23. The Crown Season 3 Episode 10 - Cri de Coeur
    7.5/10(4348 votes)

    #23 - Cri de Coeur

    S3:E10

    As her marriage falls apart, Princess Margaret finds solace in the arms of a much younger landscape gardener. The Queen and the nation celebrate Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  24. The Crown Season 5 Episode 3 - Mou Mou
    7.5/10(4544 votes)

    #24 - Mou Mou

    S5:E3

    In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  25. The Crown Season 6 Episode 4 - Aftermath
    7.5/10(3495 votes)

    #25 - Aftermath

    S6:E4

    As the world mourns, the Queen's silence prompts ire and warnings from a grieving Charles. How will she rise to the occasion and mother her nation?

    Director:Christian Schwochow
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Alma Mater" is the worst rated episode of "The Crown". It scored 6.5/10 based on 2568 votes. Directed by May el-Toukhy and written by Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson, it aired on 12/14/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Willsmania".