Reign

1. S01E01PilotOctober 17, 2013 6.3After spending a childhood safely hidden away in a monastery, a teenage Mary Stuart arrives in France where she has been sent to secure Scot
2. S01E02Snakes in the GardenOctober 24, 2013 5.9When Simon, an English envoy, tells Mary that the English are aware of her fragile engagement to Francis, Mary and Francis put on a show to
3. S01E03KissedOctober 31, 2013 5.8When England's armies threaten Scotland's borders, Mary asks King Henry for help, but he refuses. Tomas, the son of the King of Portugal, pr
4. S01E04Hearts and MindsNovember 7, 2013 5.9Mary has to decide if she is willing to lie and sentence a man to death in order to have King Henry let her out of her engagement to Prince
5. S01E05A Chill in the AirNovember 14, 2013 6.0When Olivia, who is an ex-lover of Francis', arrives at the castle, she brings the dangers of the woods with her. Mary seeks comfort in Bash
6. S01E06ChosenNovember 21, 2013 6.0An attempt to scare Mary causes Queen Catherine to take drastic measures to make sure the guilty party is caught. Francis, aware of Bash and
7. S01E07Left BehindDecember 5, 2013 5.9Mary and Francis are forced to rely on one another when the castle is taken hostage, and Catherine shocks everyone when she makes a surprisi
8. S01E08FatedDecember 12, 2013 5.3Nostradamus tells Mary of his prophecy that one among them will die soon, which causes Mary to make a decision that will forever change her
9. S01E09For King and CountryJanuary 23, 2014 5.6When Mary and Bash are captured and forced to return to the castle, they discover Catherine waiting and even more determined to keep Mary an
10. S01E10SacrificeJanuary 30, 2014 5.7When a plot to kill Bash goes wrong, Queen Catherine is suspected of orchestrating it. Mary offers to help free a wrongly imprisoned pregnan
11. S01E11InquisitionFebruary 6, 2014 5.7When King Henry accuses Queen Catherine of treason and adultery, she sets out to save her life by exposing Bash's dark past. Mary and Bash g
12. S01E12Royal BloodFebruary 27, 2014 5.5When Clarissa kidnaps the younger children of King Henry and Queen Catherine, Mary and Bash work with the Queen to find them, with tragic re
13. S01E13The ConsummationMarch 6, 2014 5.1With a forced marriage looming, Mary must consider both her heart and her nation when deciding whom she will wed - Francis or Bash - when Fr
14. S01E14Dirty LaundryMarch 13, 2014 5.8Mary returns from her honeymoon and, suspicious of Lola's strange behavior, uncovers a deception that changes everything. Bash encounters a
15. S01E15The DarknessMarch 20, 2014 5.8The castle is abuzz with First Light, where the women of the castle mingle with potential suitors. Much to Mary's dismay, Lola is reluctant
16. S01E16MonstersMarch 27, 2014 5.9When Francis reluctantly agrees to help Bash uncover the threat in the woods, he ends in grave danger, with only Bash to save him. Meanwhile
17. S01E17Liege LordApril 10, 2014 6.0When Mary learns of a secret clause in her marriage contract that her mother, Marie de Guise and Queen Catherine orchestrated, Mary and Fran
18. S01E18Season's bestNo ExitApril 17, 2014 6.4When Mary's brother James arrives in France and convinces Mary to return to Scotland, Francis is suspicious and uncovers a plot that would d
19. S01E19Toy SoldiersApril 24, 2014 6.0When Mary's uncle, the Duke of Guise, arrives in France with devastating news about her mother, Mary and Francis realize they are torn betwe
20. S01E20Higher GroundMay 1, 2014 5.8Mary enlists a mercenary to help her, which forces her to realize there are sacrifices and lives she is willing to risk to save her country.
21. S01E21Long Live the KingMay 8, 2014 5.8Mary and Catherine form an unlikely alliance when deciding how to deal with the increasingly manic King Henry, which puts Francis in jeopard
22. S01E22Slaughter of InnocenceMay 15, 2014 5.8When the King's madness and cruelty reaches a fevered pitch, Mary and Francis take action. Their choices could change the course of history,

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The PlagueOctober 2, 2014 6.0The new King and Queen of France, Francis and Mary are plummeted into chaos after the Black Plague ravages the land and creeps inside the ca
2. S02E02Drawn and QuarteredOctober 9, 2014 6.3In the aftermath of the plague, a powerful lord discovers that Mary was responsible for the death of his son and demands vengeance, testing
3. S02E03CoronationOctober 16, 2014 6.5With France in a state of famine, as well as religious and political unrest, Mary looks for a way to feed the people, risking the wrath of a
4. S02E04The Lamb and the SlaughterOctober 23, 2014 6.5When a shepherd is attacked by shadowy riders in the night, Bash and Lord Condé investigate what may be the unrest of angry spirits or the b
5. S02E05Blood for BloodOctober 30, 2014 6.2Tensions between Protestants and Catholics escalate when bloodshed at a Protestant service causes an already concerned Mary and Francis to i
6. S02E06Three QueensNovember 6, 2014 6.2Upon encountering a mob of angry peasants, Queens Mary and Catherine find themselves concealing their true identities after being forced to
7. S02E07The Prince of the BloodNovember 13, 2014 6.0Young, reckless and provocative Princess Claude makes a surprise visit home, torturing her already haunted mother, Catherine. Francis is pre
8. S02E08Terror of the FaithfulNovember 20, 2014 6.3Tensions escalate between Mary and Francis when Vatican inquisitors perform barbaric acts on anyone suspected of being a Protestant. After a
9. S02E09Acts of WarDecember 4, 2014 7.3With a holiday celebration around the corner, Bash uncovers what could be the answer to Francis finally escaping the oppressive thumb of Lor
10. S02E10MercyDecember 11, 2014 7.3In the aftermath of an attack on the castle, a blood-thirsty Francis makes a startling decision that will forever change his rule as the Kin
11. S02E11GetawayJanuary 22, 2015 6.5Mary takes action to save Condé when she learns the Vatican is hunting him for bearing the branded mark of the Dark Riders. Francis devises
12. S02E12BanishedJanuary 29, 2015 6.5Mary finds out the truth from Greer about rumors going around Court, forcing Mary to do something she never thought possible. Francis finds
13. S02E13Sins of the PastFebruary 5, 2015 6.5As the castle prepares for the Winter's Ease Feast, King Antoine of Navarre reveals to Francis and Mary England's plan for revenge against F
14. S02E14The End of MourningFebruary 12, 2015 6.3As Mary and Francis investigate who was behind the poisoning of King Henry, they unearth secrets of the past which force Mary to confront he
15. S02E15ForbiddenFebruary 19, 2015 6.3Mary's mother returns to advise Mary that her throne is in jeopardy. Mary makes a shocking proposition to Condé, along with a bold move to r
16. S02E16Tasting RevengeMarch 12, 2015 6.5When King Antoine threatens to tell Francis of Mary and Condé's evolving relationship, Francis makes a shocking move. Bash and Kenna's marri
17. S02E17Tempting FateMarch 19, 2015 6.3When Catherine becomes suspicious that Mary and Condé are having an affair, Mary risks Catherine discovering just how deep her betrayal goes
18. S02E18Reversal of FortuneApril 16, 2015 7.0While Francis' life hangs in the balance, Mary becomes the temporary leader of France, which makes her realize she can use her newfound powe
19. S02E19AbandonedApril 23, 2015 6.5Mary, with the threat of England looming, aligns herself with France and thus, the ailing Francis. Condé makes a bold move that would tie hi
20. S02E20FugitiveApril 30, 2015 6.0Mary goes to extremes to halt Francis from his quest to catch Condé at any cost. Catherine, jealous of Narcisse's relationship with Lola, as
21. S02E21The SiegeMay 7, 2015 7.0As troops are about to descend on the castle, Mary and Francis must put aside their differences to determine the extent of Condé's betrayal.
22. S02E22Season's bestBurnMay 14, 2015 7.8Mary risks everything to take down Condé, even as Francis believes she is turning against France. Catherine makes a bold move and meets with

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Three Queens, Two TigersOctober 9, 2015 7.4Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth's campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Qu
2. S03E02BetrothedOctober 16, 2015 7.0Elizabeth must deal with the political backlash of harboring Catherine in England, while Catherine is imprisoned upon her return to France.
3. S03E03Extreme MeasuresOctober 23, 2015 7.4When King Antoine unexpectedly returns to Court, Mary must help Francis hide his weakening condition long enough to secure his family's futu
4. S03E04The PriceNovember 6, 2015 7.2After Mary receives an urgent message from her ailing mother (guest star Amy Brenneman) about the dire situation in Scotland, she finds hers
5. S03E05In a ClearingNovember 13, 2015 7.8Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Ca
6. S03E06Fight or FlightNovember 20, 2015 6.5Mary realizes she must help Catherine in her quest to become regent, even at the risk of hurting the alliance with Scotland. Claude is deter
7. S03E07The Hound and the HareDecember 4, 2015 6.5When Prince Don Carlos of Spain visits France, Mary uncovers a dark secret he is hiding and enlists in Catherine to advise her on how to han
8. S03E08Our UndoingJanuary 8, 2016 7.8As Mary and Catherine deal with the aftermath of Prince Don Carlos' accident, Mary realizes that she will have to marry for the good of her
9. S03E09WedlockJanuary 15, 2016 8.0Mary becomes suspicious of Prince Don Carlos' true condition and relies on Gideon to help her uncover the truth. Elizabeth makes a shocking
10. S03E10Bruises That LieJanuary 22, 2016 8.1Mary struggles to resist her feelings for Gideon as she works to align herself politically with potential allies. Elizabeth and Greer find t
11. S03E11SuccessionApril 25, 2016 7.2Mary must find a powerful suitor to align herself with as Charles' impending Coronation looms. Lola stumbles upon the identity of Elizabeth'
12. S03E12No Way OutMay 2, 2016 7.3Mary might have to sacrifice her cousin's life to save her own, as she and Gideon find themselves in unchartered emotional territory. Cather
13. S03E13Strange BedfellowsMay 9, 2016 7.5Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideon's life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help - Robe
14. S03E14To the DeathMay 16, 2016 7.8Mary realizes her need to return to Scotland is becoming increasingly imminent and that along with the help of Bash, she must raise her own
15. S03E15Safe PassageMay 23, 2016 8.0Mary learns from Lola that she has a chance to get to Scotland safely, but she must act quietly and quickly. When Catherine is framed for mu
16. S03E16Season's bestClansJune 6, 2016 8.2When Mary arrives in Scotland, she is stunned by the treacherous world it has become and is forced her to keep her royal identity a secret u
17. S03E17IntrudersJune 13, 2016 7.7Mary is presumed dead, so Elizabeth seeks her crown with assistance from Lola. Meanwhile, Mary's half brother tries to safeguard her throne
18. S03E18Spiders in a JarJune 20, 2016 8.0Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign in Scotland, which results in a battle royale with her cousin, Elizabeth. Lola is accused of a he

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestWith Friends Like TheseFebruary 10, 2017 8.0Queen Mary, unsure who to trust, tests her brother James to ensure his loyalty after hearing of his meeting with John Knox. Queen Elizabeth
2. S04E02A Grain of DeceptionFebruary 17, 2017 7.7Queen Mary discovers there is a leak amongst her advisors and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists in Narcisse to furthe
3. S04E03Leaps of FaithFebruary 24, 2017 7.5Gideon shows Mary what life could be like if she chose love over country. Catherine fights to cover King Charles' increasingly erratic behav
4. S04E04Playing with FireMarch 3, 2017 7.5When Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. Elizabeth
5. S04E05Highland GamesMarch 17, 2017 7.8In order to get Mary to agree to a marriage, Lord Darnley must demonstrate his loyalty when she voices her concerns about his true intention
6. S04E06Love & DeathMarch 24, 2017 8.0Mary must deal with the political repercussions of a potential marriage to Lord Darnley and King Charles disappears, leaving Catherine to pi
7. S04E07Hanging SwordsMarch 31, 2017 7.7When Darnley gets a surprise visitor, his marriage to Mary hangs in the balance. Elizabeth learns her attempt to stop Mary backfired. Meanwh
8. S04E08Uncharted WatersApril 7, 2017 7.9A tragedy occurs, pushing Mary and Darnley apart as their wedding looms. Meanwhile, Mary is forced to enlist help from Catherine; and a trai
9. S04E09Pulling StringsApril 14, 2017 7.8Mary and Darnley wed in a lavish affair, which proves to be a successful decision in regards to her political standing. James makes an inter
10. S04E10A Better ManApril 28, 2017 8.0As Mary strategizes ways to take over the English throne, Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry. Meanwhile, James gets
11. S04E11Dead of NightMay 5, 2017 7.6Mary and Darnley are at odds as they put their plan to seize England into action. Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon as s
12. S04E12The ShakedownMay 12, 2017 7.4An earthquake hits Scotland, and Mary faces claims she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Meanwhile, Elizabeth takes drastic measures af
13. S04E13Coup de GrâceMay 19, 2017 7.4Darnley teams up with John Knox to strip Mary of her throne, which will leave a close friend of Mary's dead. Elizabeth must banish Gideon fr
14. S04E14A Bride. A Box. A Body.June 2, 2017 7.4Mary pursues justice by launching a counterattack on her conspirators. Meanwhile, Elizabeth suffers a major setback, and it turns her world
15. S04E15Blood in the WaterJune 9, 2017 7.6Mary's life hangs in the balance — Childbirth threatens to take Mary's life, which leaves her and her unborn child's safety in jeopardy. Eli
16. S04E16All It Cost HerJune 16, 2017 7.4Mary makes a decision that will change the course of history -- forever shaping the fate of her nation, her crown, and her newborn son. Mary

Season 4 ranked & reviewed