S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1Sat, Oct 15, 2022Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong's other sons arrive late to class - stoking the queen dowager's disapproval.7.5/10 (103)Rate
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2Sun, Oct 16, 2022Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.7.5/10 (95)Rate
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3Sat, Oct 22, 2022At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gyeseong.7.6/10 (100)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4Sun, Oct 23, 2022The three finalists debate over a topic that's plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seongnam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.8.9/10 (95)Rate
S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5Sat, Oct 29, 2022When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king to appoint a new successor.8.0/10 (82)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6Sun, Oct 30, 2022Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.8.8/10 (80)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7Sat, Nov 5, 2022Seongnam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.9.2/10 (79)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8Sun, Nov 6, 2022When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.9.3/10 (79)Rate
S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9Sat, Nov 12, 2022The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Simso returns home to a hostile welcome.8.4/10 (75)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10Sun, Nov 13, 2022Gyeseong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seongnam's royal roots are questioned.9.3/10 (81)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11Sat, Nov 19, 2022The queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving the young scholars a chance to come clean.8.5/10 (74)Rate
S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12Sun, Nov 20, 2022As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.8.1/10 (78)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13Sat, Nov 26, 2022The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Muan takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.8.6/10 (79)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14Sun, Nov 27, 2022Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.9.3/10 (84)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15Sat, Dec 3, 2022Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess' health causes a stir.8.9/10 (75)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16Sun, Dec 4, 2022The king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen gently offers him words of wisdom.9.0/10 (80)Rate