Henry VIII and His Six Wives Howard, Duke of Norfolk. Henry and Catherine marry, with Henry lavishing her with many gifts and jewels. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer then discovers that Catherine has had liaisons before her marriage, and presents this knowledge to Henry, who at first refuses to believe the charges. Cranmer secures a confession from Catherine, who also admits of an affair with Thomas Culpeper during her marriage to Henry. Catherine is beheaded. Henry, now elderly, approaches Catherine Parr, a widow from two previous marriages. Catherine is at first reluctant, citing her religious views which differ from Henry's, but Henry admits his need for companionship in
Nine Wives had been in the "Numb3rs" episode "Waste Not", which was also written by Hébert. He and Hébert had worked together on "The West Wing". W. Earl Brown previously starred in "Deadwood". Due to his appearance, he was cast as Abner Stone. Molina and Polo also appeared together in several episodes of the ABC show "Sports Night." Hébert had written several scripts, including "Nine Wives", for "Numb3rs". "Nine Wives" marked her directorial debut on the series. Although she was open to directing another writer's script, series executive producer Barry Schindel suggested that she directed the episode. For the scenes set in