Episode 1
Sisi's sister Nene is to marry Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Sisi reluctantly travels to Bad Ischl for the engagement, but things do not go to plan.
Episodes
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Episode 1
S1 E1 - 52m 44s
Sisi's sister Nene is to marry Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Sisi reluctantly travels to Bad Ischl for the engagement, but things do not go to plan.
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Episode 2
S1 E2 - 52m 58s
The engagement to Franz completely changes Sisi's life. As she prepares for life at court, Sisi finds an unusual friend and close confidant.
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Episode 3
S1 E3 - 51m 11s
When Sisi's family leaves, she collapses. On their honeymoon, the imperial couple is slowly getting closer, and it is Sisi who helps Franz to appease the rebellious Hungarians.
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Episode 4
S1 E4 - 51m 11s
Love blossoms between the imperial couple while the political situation continues to escalate. Countess Esterhazy tries to play peacemaker, but there is an assassination attempt at Sisi's baptism.
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Episode 5
S1 E5 - 51m 14s
Franz barely survives the attempt on his life. The war is a disaster for Austria. And most tragically, Sophie is very ill.
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Episode 6
S1 E6 - 51m 11s
Sisi and Franz drive back to Vienna with their daughter’s body. Relations with Hungary have improved, and Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon III.
Extras + Features
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Season 2 Preview
S2 - 30s
With war looming, an unexpected reunion with Count Andrassy could jeopardize everything Franz and Sisi have built: their empire--and their marriage. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.
Schedule
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Tuesday
Jul 8
1 Hour
At Count Andrassy's country estate, Sisi is reminded of the freedom of her childhood; as the courtly constraints slowly fall away from her, Sisi realizes that the Hungarian people need her help more urgently; Sisi pledges her support to Andrassy. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 9
1 Hour
At Count Andrassy's country estate, Sisi is reminded of the freedom of her childhood; as the courtly constraints slowly fall away from her, Sisi realizes that the Hungarian people need her help more urgently; Sisi pledges her support to Andrassy. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 9
1 Hour
At Count Andrassy's country estate, Sisi is reminded of the freedom of her childhood; as the courtly constraints slowly fall away from her, Sisi realizes that the Hungarian people need her help more urgently; Sisi pledges her support to Andrassy. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Monday
Jul 14
1 Hour
At Count Andrassy's country estate, Sisi is reminded of the freedom of her childhood; as the courtly constraints slowly fall away from her, Sisi realizes that the Hungarian people need her help more urgently; Sisi pledges her support to Andrassy. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Tuesday
Jul 15
1 Hour
The Hungarian rebel Ödön Körtek intends to kidnap Sisi; in joint captivity with Count Andrassy, Sisi is faced with the question of how long she can remain steadfast; Franz is confronted not only with his father-in-law, but also with Sisi's sister. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 16
1 Hour
The Hungarian rebel Ödön Körtek intends to kidnap Sisi; in joint captivity with Count Andrassy, Sisi is faced with the question of how long she can remain steadfast; Franz is confronted not only with his father-in-law, but also with Sisi's sister. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 16
1 Hour
The Hungarian rebel Ödön Körtek intends to kidnap Sisi; in joint captivity with Count Andrassy, Sisi is faced with the question of how long she can remain steadfast; Franz is confronted not only with his father-in-law, but also with Sisi's sister. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Monday
Jul 21
1 Hour
The Hungarian rebel Ödön Körtek intends to kidnap Sisi; in joint captivity with Count Andrassy, Sisi is faced with the question of how long she can remain steadfast; Franz is confronted not only with his father-in-law, but also with Sisi's sister. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Tuesday
Jul 22
1 Hour
Sisi and Andrassy travel to Vienna to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament; Sisi tries to clear her head; the special affection between Sisi and Andrassy does not go unnoticed by Franz; Franz falls back into old patterns. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Sisi and Andrassy travel to Vienna to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament; Sisi tries to clear her head; the special affection between Sisi and Andrassy does not go unnoticed by Franz; Franz falls back into old patterns. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Sisi and Andrassy travel to Vienna to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament; Sisi tries to clear her head; the special affection between Sisi and Andrassy does not go unnoticed by Franz; Franz falls back into old patterns.
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