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The Best Episodes of The White Princess

Every episode of The White Princess ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The White Princess!

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The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The White Princess Season 1 Episode 8 - Old Curses
    8.0/10(462 votes)

    #1 - Old Curses

    S1:E8

    A final confrontation with the pretender exposes King Henry's weaknesses, while Lizzie confronts new demons and old curses.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Sarah Phelps

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  2. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 5 - Traitors
    7.7/10(437 votes)

    #2 - Traitors

    S1:E5

    Lizzie must deal with her mother's defiant defense of the York cause, while the appearance of a boy in Burgundy claiming to be a young prince threatens to further destabilize King Henry's rule.

    Director:Alex Kalymnios
    Writers:Amy Roberts, Loren McLaughlan

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  3. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 6 - English Blood on English Soil
    7.7/10(445 votes)

    #3 - English Blood on English Soil

    S1:E6

    King Henry VII and Lizzie travel to Spain in an attempt to secure their son's betrothal. Meanwhile, unrest has been growing in Burgundy and spills over into an English battle.

    Director:Alex Kalymnios
    Writers:Alice Nutter, Emma Frost

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  4. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 7 - Two Kings
    7.7/10(441 votes)

    #4 - Two Kings

    S1:E7

    A pretender to the throne is held captive at court, confounding the Tudors, and creating a new rift in Lizzie and King Henry's marriage. Lizzie faces an impossible choice, and makes a risky move to try to eliminate the threat to her family.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Emma Frost

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  5. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 2 - Hearts and Minds
    7.6/10(505 votes)

    #5 - Hearts and Minds

    S1:E2

    King Henry VII sets out on Royal Progress, in an attempt to establish himself as the new sovereign, but finds a dangerous, deeply divided kingdom. Lizzie's loyalties are further complicated by the child she is expecting.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Emma Frost

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  6. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 3 - Burgundy
    7.6/10(484 votes)

    #6 - Burgundy

    S1:E3

    Lizzie struggles through her labor while King Henry's envoys embark on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy, a York stronghold abroad. Lizzie learns she has more in common with her husband than she first imagined.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Emma Frost

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  7. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 4 - The Pretender
    7.6/10(437 votes)

    #7 - The Pretender

    S1:E4

    The York princesses are strategically married off to strengthen the Tudor cause. When King Henry finds himself back on the battlefield to protect his reign, Lizzie learns that the threats they face may be closer to home.

    Director:Alex Kalymnios
    Writers:Emma Frost, Sarah Dollard

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  8. The White Princess Season 1 Episode 1 - In Bed with the Enemy
    7.5/10(616 votes)

    #8 - In Bed with the Enemy

    S1:E1

    England is in a fractious state as Henry Tudor is set to ascend the throne. Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry King Henry VII in order to bring peace to the warring nation.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Emma Frost

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Best Episodes Summary

"Old Curses" is the best rated episode of "The White Princess". It scored 8/10 based on 462 votes. Directed by Jamie Payne and written by Sarah Phelps, it aired on 6/4/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Traitors".