Henry is shocked when he learns that his ally, Emperor Charles V of Spain, has released France's King Francis I from prison. He's equally surprised when Anne Boleyn turns him down after offering to make her his sole mistress.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 5 of The Tudors resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Tudors Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Episode 1-1
• s01e02 - Episode 1-2
• s01e03 - Episode 1-3
• s01e04 - Episode 1-4
• s01e05 - Episode 1-5
• s01e06 - Episode 1-6
• s01e07 - Episode 1-7
• s01e08 - Episode 1-8
• s01e09 - Episode 1-9
• s01e10 - Episode 1-10

The Tudors Show Summary

The Tudors focuses on key points of King Henry VIII's nearly 40 year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547) over England.

Infamous relationships are explored, like those with female consorts Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, as well as political alliances with Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey, and the Catholic Church.