First visit by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, 1777 - Versailles

: Amidst court tensions, Antoinette and Joseph travel to Paris to attend an opera by Saint-Georges. Joseph is struck by how much the common people adore his sister, contrasting with her isolation at Versailles.

: The failure to produce an heir threatens the strategic alliance between Austria and France. Joseph realizes he must navigate the complex etiquette and personal inhibitions of both Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to ensure the crown's future.

: Feeling hopeless about her marriage and potential divorce, Antoinette retreats into a night of debauchery with her inner circle, including the Duchesse de Polignac , unaware that some of her "friends" are being paid to spy on her. Technical Details (FRENCH HDTV) Original Air Date : April 23, 2023 (US/PBS release). Runtime : Approximately 51 minutes.

: Joseph II arrives at Versailles with the primary goal of resolving the couple's inability to consummate their marriage, which has lasted seven years and fueled public mockery.