The pope's special envoy arrives to hear Henry's petition.

A food shortage and a plague force Henry to question his abilities.

Henry grows dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church; Cardinal Wolsey becomes vulnerable.

The king must look elsewhere for European support; Anne Boleyn refuses Henry's offer.

Henry schemes to replace Katherine with Anne Boleyn; court intrigues and plots intensify.

Henry must conceal his feelings for Queen Katherine; Henry meets Anne Boleyn for the first time.

Henry considers an alliance with Spain; Elizabeth gives birth to the king's illegitimate child.

Henry prepares for war with France against counsel from Cardinal Wolsey; a lady-in-waiting becomes pregnant.