The Crown

2016-11-04 · As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined.

S01 E01 · 2016-11-04 · 58 min

Wolferton Splash

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

S01 E02 · 2016-11-04 · 62 min

Hyde Park Corner

With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.

S01 E03 · 2016-11-04 · 60 min

Windsor

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

S01 E04 · 2016-11-04 · 59 min

Act of God

When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.

S01 E05 · 2016-11-04 · 56 min

Smoke and Mirrors

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

S01 E06 · 2016-11-04 · 59 min

Gelignite

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

S01 E07 · 2016-11-04 · 60 min

Scientia Potentia Est

As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.

S01 E08 · 2016-11-04 · 59 min

Pride & Joy

Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.

S01 E09 · 2016-11-04 · 61 min

Assassins

As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.

S01 E10 · 2016-11-04 · 56 min

Gloriana

Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.

2017-12-08 · As a new era begins, Queen Elizabeth struggles to navigate a world that's changing around her while preserving both the monarchy and her marriage.

S02 E01 · 2017-12-08 · 58 min

Misadventure

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.

S02 E02 · 2017-12-08 · 56 min

A Company of Men

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

S02 E03 · 2017-12-08 · 57 min

Lisbon

Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip. Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.

S02 E04 · 2017-12-08 · 62 min

Beryl

When Elizabeth and Philip throw a grand party for their 10th anniversary, both Margaret and the new Prime Minister experience romantic tribulations.

S02 E05 · 2017-12-08 · 62 min

Marionettes

After Elizabeth makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the monarchy come under public attack from an outspoken lord.

S02 E06 · 2017-12-08 · 63 min

Vergangenheit

A secret World War II document opens Elizabeth's eyes to grim realities about a family member. The Duke of Windsor campaigns to re-enter public life.

S02 E07 · 2017-12-08 · 61 min

Matrimonium

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

S02 E08 · 2017-12-08 · 58 min

Dear Mrs. Kennedy

Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government's wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue with Ghana.

S02 E09 · 2017-12-08 · 61 min

Paterfamilias

Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.

S02 E10 · 2017-12-08 · 60 min

Mystery Man

A salacious government scandal hits close to home for Elizabeth and Philip. Elizabeth retreats to Scotland for rest during a difficult pregnancy.

2019-11-17 · As the 1960s and '70s unfold, the royal family contends with conflict and betrayal while striving to uphold tradition in the face of an evolving world.

S03 E01 · 2019-11-17 · 48 min

Olding

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.

S03 E02 · 2019-11-17 · 48 min

Margaretology

While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.

S03 E03 · 2019-11-17 · 56 min

Aberfan

A horrible disaster in the Welsh town of Aberfan leaves scores of children dead, but when the Queen takes a week to decide to visit the town to offer solace to its people, she must confront her reasons for postponing the trip.

S03 E04 · 2019-11-17 · 60 min

Bubbikins

Left without a home by a political coup in Athens, Philip's eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Greece, is invited to live in Buckingham Palace by the Queen.

S03 E05 · 2019-11-17 · 58 min

Coup

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.

S03 E06 · 2019-11-17 · 56 min

Tywysog Cymru

Prince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.

S03 E07 · 2019-11-17 · 57 min

Moondust

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.

S03 E08 · 2019-11-17 · 48 min

Dangling Man

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?

S03 E09 · 2019-11-17 · 48 min

Imbroglio

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.

S03 E10 · 2019-11-17 · 59 min

Cri de Coeur

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.

2020-11-15 · As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles, who is still unmarried at 30.

S04 E01 · 2020-11-15 · 55 min

Gold Stick

As Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister and Charles meets a young Diana Spencer, an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.

S04 E02 · 2020-11-15 · 58 min

The Balmoral Test

Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.

S04 E03 · 2020-11-15 · 57 min

Fairytale

After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness — and Camilla Parker Bowles.

S04 E04 · 2020-11-15 · 61 min

Favourites

While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.

S04 E05 · 2020-11-15 · 53 min

Fagan

As Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment, a desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk.

S04 E06 · 2020-11-15 · 55 min

Terra Nullius

On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties while both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.

S04 E07 · 2020-11-15 · 51 min

The Hereditary Principle

Grappling with mental health issues, Margaret seeks help and discovers an appalling secret about estranged relatives of the royal family.

S04 E08 · 2020-11-15 · 54 min

48:1

As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tension mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth over their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.

S04 E09 · 2020-11-15 · 50 min

Avalanche

Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.

S04 E10 · 2020-11-15 · 55 min

War

Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.

2022-11-09 · Diana and Charles wage a media war. The monarchy's role is up for debate. Welcome to the '90s — and Queen Elizabeth II's biggest challenge to date.

S05 E01 · 2022-11-09 · 56 min

Queen Victoria Syndrome

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.

S05 E02 · 2022-11-09 · 50 min

The System

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.

S05 E03 · 2022-11-09 · 53 min

Mou Mou

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

S05 E04 · 2022-11-09 · 54 min

Annus Horribilis

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

S05 E05 · 2022-11-09 · 50 min

The Way Ahead

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

S05 E06 · 2022-11-09 · 59 min

Ipatiev House

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.

S05 E07 · 2022-11-09 · 52 min

No Woman's Land

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.

S05 E08 · 2022-11-09 · 56 min

Gunpowder

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

S05 E09 · 2022-11-09 · 53 min

Couple 31

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.

S05 E10 · 2022-11-09 · 52 min

Decommissioned

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

2023-11-16 · Season 6, Part 1 continues with Princess Diana's and explores the events surrounding her tragic death in 1997. Season 6, Part 2 sees Queen Elizabeth II reflect on her reign and look ahead to a time when her successors will take the throne.

S06 E01 · 2023-11-16 · 52 min

Persona Non Grata

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.

S06 E02 · 2023-11-16 · 40 min

Two Photographs

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.

S06 E03 · 2023-11-16 · 57 min

Dis-Moi Oui

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.

S06 E04 · 2023-11-16 · 53 min

Aftermath

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?

S06 E05 · 2023-12-14 · 53 min

Willsmania

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.

S06 E06 · 2023-12-14 · 49 min

Ruritania

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.

S06 E07 · 2023-12-14 · 50 min

Alma Mater

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

S06 E08 · 2023-12-14 · 51 min

Ritz

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.

S06 E09 · 2023-12-14 · 53 min

Hope Street

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.

S06 E10 · 2023-12-14 · 73 min

Sleep, Dearie Sleep

The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.