The Serpent Queen backdrop
Drama

The Best Episodes of The Serpent Queen Season 1

Every episode of The Serpent Queen Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Serpent Queen Season 1!

Binge this in 6h 54m•Peaking at 8.2/10

Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover

Airs on
STARZ
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons2

All12

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 1 - Medici Bitch
    7.8/10(588 votes)

    #1 - Medici Bitch

    S1:E1

    Queen Catherine begins to tell the story of her life to Rahima, a servant girl, revealing how she came to enter the French Royal Court at the age of 14.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Justin Haythe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 2 - To War Rather Than to Bed
    7.9/10(453 votes)

    #2 - To War Rather Than to Bed

    S1:E2

    Young Catherine begins to learn how to outwit the royal household in order to secure her future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price
    7.8/10(397 votes)

    #3 - The Price

    S1:E3

    Prince Henri returns from war with a new mistress, Filippa, and a baby. Catherine resorts to extreme measures to produce an heir.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elizabeth Chakkappan

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 4 - A New Era
    7.6/10(375 votes)

    #4 - A New Era

    S1:E4

    Catherine has become a mother. King Francis suffers a fall from his horse while hunting with Henri and Catherine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 5 - The First Regency
    7.9/10(351 votes)

    #5 - The First Regency

    S1:E5

    King Henri departs to lead an army to defend France and places Catherine in charge as Regent, allowing her to test her powers further. Catherine asks Rahima to search Mary's room for a letter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Joust
    7.9/10(342 votes)

    #6 - The Last Joust

    S1:E6

    Catherine has a dream that predicts that her husband will be wounded while jousting. Catherine and Henri decide that their son Francis should delay his wedding to Mary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Serpent Queen

    READ
  7. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 7 - An Attack on the King
    8.0/10(326 votes)

    #7 - An Attack on the King

    S1:E7

    Mary visits Rahima and recounts her side of the story of life at the Royal Court. Catherine and Mary have conflicting views when it comes to freedom of religion in France.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Serpent Queen Season 1 Episode 8 - A Queen Is Made
    8.2/10(372 votes)

    #8 - A Queen Is Made

    S1:E8

    The planned kidnapping of King Francis goes awry but Catherine devises a new plan to allow her control of the country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Medici Bitch" is the best rated episode of "The Serpent Queen" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 588 votes. Directed by Stacie Passon and written by Justin Haythe, it aired on 9/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "To War Rather Than to Bed".