The Great (2020–2023)

1. S01E01Season's bestThe GreatMay 15, 2020 8.5In 1761, Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter. With hopes of marrying a great love,
2. S01E02A Fake BeardMay 15, 2020 7.8Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup. Taking advice from Marial, she attempts to seduce and recruit palace intellectual Count Orlo.
3. S01E03And You Sir, Are No Peter the GreatMay 15, 2020 6.5Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, for their cause during
4. S01E04Moscow MuleMay 15, 2020 6.9Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the coup. Meanwhile, the in
5. S01E05War and VomitMay 15, 2020 7.4As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing the soldiers reminds
6. S01E06ParachuteMay 15, 2020 7.0Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducing art and science to
7. S01E07A Pox on HopeMay 15, 2020 6.9Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry. When smallpox breaks out in the servant's q
8. S01E08Meatballs at the DachaMay 15, 2020 7.8Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the
9. S01E09Love HurtsMay 15, 2020 7.3Tensions mount as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup. A few of the men end up ki
10. S01E10The Beaver's NoseMay 15, 2020 7.4Catherine's decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday. Peter isn't so easily overcome and holds Leo hostage as collateral. In ex

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestHeads It's MeNovember 19, 2021 8.1Four months after she launched a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine is gaining the upper hand in her war against Peter. The fact
2. S02E02DickheadNovember 19, 2021 7.5Catherine, Orlo and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles appear. Peter is on a journey of self-improvement under h
3. S02E03Alone at LastNovember 19, 2021 7.0Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter's part in Leo's death, and the discovery that he j
4. S02E04The Devil's LunchNovember 19, 2021 6.7The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high. But Peter fights to win his allegiance and prove to
5. S02E05Animal InstinctsNovember 19, 2021 6.8A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's leadership.
6. S02E06A Simple JapeNovember 19, 2021 6.4Catherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia so far. Seeking to shake the court out of its complacency, sh
7. S02E07StaplerNovember 19, 2021 6.6Catherine's team is falling apart and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit. She works hard to hide the realities of
8. S02E08Seven DaysNovember 19, 2021 6.9Elizabeth pronounces that Catherine's baby will be born in 7 days and the court begins preparations involving rituals for Peter and Catherin
9. S02E09Walnut SeasonNovember 19, 2021 6.8Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other.
10. S02E10WeddingNovember 19, 2021 7.6Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan. Peter considers his opt

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestThe Bullet or the BearMay 12, 2023 7.8Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relation
2. S03E02Choose Your WeaponMay 12, 2023 6.3Catherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the publi
3. S03E03You the PeopleMay 12, 2023 6.4Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt for revenge on an his
4. S03E04StagMay 12, 2023 6.5Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be
5. S03E05SwedenMay 12, 2023 5.9Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine
6. S03E06IceMay 12, 2023 6.8Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her com
7. S03E07FunMay 12, 2023 6.8Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katy
8. S03E08Peter and the WolfMay 12, 2023 6.5Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, and Elizabeth and Petr
9. S03E09DestinyMay 12, 2023 6.3Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her desti
10. S03E10Once Upon a TimeMay 12, 2023 6.9Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage an

Season 3 ranked & reviewed