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EMMY® WINNING The Great is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. A fictionalized, fun and anachronistic story of an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside. A very modern story about the past which encompasses the many roles she played over her lifetime as lover, teacher, ruler, friend, and fighter. Incorporating historical facts occasionally, the series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Sebastian de Souza, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.more

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Episode 1

Pilot

'Pilot.' In the series premiere, Nate returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.

Episode 2

The Will

After a pyramid scheme owner dies and leaves his wife and baby daughter with a load of debt, Nate (Peter Krause) offers to loan them a casket. Meanwhile, the Fisher family attend the reading of their father's will.

Episode 3

The Foot

When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the funeral business altogether to Kroehner.

Episode 4

Familia

After a gang member is killed, the Fishers find that his family's wishes for burial differ from those of his gang leader. Nate's girlfriend Brenda (Rachel Griffiths) makes an unfavorable impression during a family dinner.

Episode 5

An Open Book

Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star's wake. Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy (Jeremy Sisto) and Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church.

Episode 6

The Room

An ornery widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home; sparks fly between Claire and Billy. Ruth spurns Hiram and is later wooed by a Russian florist. David is pursued by a pushy parishioner while performing charity work. And an examination of the business's receipts uncovers some interesting secrets.

Episode 7

Brotherhood

When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal of the body. Ruth has Hiram over to cook dinner and then takes a job with Nikolai. David's church involvement results in his casting a very important vote. And Billy interferes with Nate and Brenda's vacation plans.

Episode 8

Crossroads

In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home. Claire struggles to grasp the lessons of her outreach hike in the mountains. Ruth attempts to reconcile her feelings about Hiram. Brenda's Aussie friend gets under Nate's skin. And David is buoyed by the news of extra funeral business.

Episode 9

Life's Too Short

A tragedy reunites Claire with a guy who sullied her reputation at school. David and his new boyfriend run into Keith and his new partner on the disco circuit. And Ruth has an eye-opening camping trip with Hiram.

Episode 10

The New Person

In this episode directed by actress Kathy Bates, Nate (Peter Krause) and David hire an outspoken mortician (Illeana Douglas). Billy's photo gallery exhibit features one particularly surprising shot. And Claire frets over Gabe's inconsistent behavior.

Episode 11

The Trip

Nate (Peter Krause), David (Michael C. Hall) and Brenda (Rachel Griffiths) take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference. A baby's death from SIDS stuns the family. And Ruth (Frances Conroy) takes a floral-arrangement class.

Episode 12

A Private Life

A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting help for the increasingly troubled Billy ... but Brenda isn't so sure that's the answer. Meanwhile, Ruth, Claire and David all share secrets with respective acquaintances.

Episode 13

Knock, Knock

In the first season's final episode, written and directed by series creator Alan Ball, the Fisher family experiences the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire. Brenda visits a remorseful Billy. David faces problems at his church. Gabe reverts to some bad habits. Rico finds reason to celebrate.

The Great S3 - Trailer

Ensemble

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Learning to Rule

Making Greatness

Mother Russia

Writing Russia's Future

Made by Her: Hulu X Reframe

Bringing the Wild, Decadent World of ‘The Great’ to Life

Female Rise to Power

The Writing of the Great

Inside the Series

Loosely Based On Historical Facts

The Great Trailer

Date Announcement

About this Show

The Great

EMMY® WINNING The Great is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. A fictionalized, fun and anachronistic story of an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside. A very modern story about the past which encompasses the many roles she played over her lifetime as lover, teacher, ruler, friend, and fighter. Incorporating historical facts occasionally, the series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Sebastian de Souza, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.

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