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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Crown Season 5 Episode 10 - Decommissioned
    7.3/10(2970 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Crown Season 5 Episode 1 - Queen Victoria Syndrome
    7.4/10(4099 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Crown Season 6 Episode 6 - Ruritania
    7.4/10(2536 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Crown Season 6 Episode 7 - Alma Mater
    7.4/10(2494 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Crown Season 5 Episode 7 - No Woman's Land
    7.5/10(2989 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Crown Season 5 Episode 2 - The System
    7.6/10(3519 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Crown Season 5 Episode 5 - The Way Ahead
    7.6/10(3223 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Crown Season 6 Episode 5 - Willsmania
    7.6/10(2696 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Crown Season 5 Episode 9 - Couple 31
    7.8/10(2955 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Crown Season 6 Episode 1 - Persona Non Grata
    7.8/10(3045 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Crown Season 6 Episode 2 - Two Photographs
    7.8/10(2842 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Crown Season 3 Episode 1 - Olding
    7.9/10(5455 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Crown Season 5 Episode 4 - Annus Horribilis
    7.9/10(3460 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Crown Season 5 Episode 6 - Ipatiev House
    7.9/10(3371 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Crown Season 1 Episode 6 - Gelignite
    8.0/10(5422 votes)

    #15 - Gelignite

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Julian Jarrold
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  16. The Crown Season 3 Episode 5 - Coup
    8.0/10(4689 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Crown Season 3 Episode 9 - Imbroglio
    8.0/10(4059 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Crown Season 6 Episode 9 - Hope Street
    8.0/10(2369 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Crown Season 1 Episode 3 - Windsor
    8.1/10(6121 votes)

    #19 - Windsor

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Philip Martin
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  20. The Crown Season 2 Episode 1 - Misadventure
    8.1/10(4967 votes)

    #20 - Misadventure

    S2:E1

    As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.

    Director:Philip Martin
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  21. The Crown Season 2 Episode 2 - A Company of Men
    8.1/10(4796 votes)

    #21 - A Company of Men

    S2:E2

    Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip. Eden copes with international pressure and ill health. An interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.

    Director:Philip Martin
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  22. The Crown Season 2 Episode 7 - Matrimonium
    8.1/10(4690 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Crown Season 3 Episode 7 - Moondust
    8.1/10(5347 votes)

    #23 - Moondust

    S3:E7

    The 1969 moon landing occasions a mid-life crisis in Prince Philip, who thinks of the adventures he has missed as the Queen's consort.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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  24. The Crown Season 6 Episode 3 - Dis-Moi Oui
    8.1/10(3196 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Crown Season 1 Episode 1 - Wolferton Splash
    8.2/10(7786 votes)

    #25 - Wolferton Splash

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Stephen Daldry
    Writer:Peter Morgan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Decommissioned" is the worst rated episode of "The Crown". It scored 7.3/10 based on 2970 votes. Directed by Alex Gabassi and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on 11/9/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Queen Victoria Syndrome".