Kiyomori declares his intention to show his obedience to Nobuyori instead of taking an immediate action against him, which surprises the members of the Taira family. While Yoshimoto is irritated by Kiyomori not rising up against Yoshitomo and Nobuyori, Kiyomori devises a plan to rescue the former Emperor Go-Shirakawa and the reigning Emperor Nijo. After successfully saving the emperors, Kiyomori faces the final battle against Yoshitomo.
平清盛（松山ケンイチ）ＶＳ源義朝（玉木宏）、とうとう宿命の一騎打ちへ！のちの源平合戦につながる壮大な戦記の序章「平治の乱」、ついにクライマックス！戦火の中での常盤御前（武井咲）と義朝のラブロマンスにも注目。懐妊した常盤のおなかには、あの牛若丸が…。平氏と源氏の最初の大激突、勝敗はいかに！？
