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Game of Thrones

TV·2011–2019·8 seasons, 73 episodes·HBO·Drama, Adventure, Fantasy·1h 1m·8.9·Created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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Based on the bestselling book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, this sprawling new HBO drama is set in a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for the Iron Throne. This is a story of duplicity and treachery, nobility and honor, conquest and triumph. In the Game of Thrones, you either win or you die.

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  1. 01Game of Thrones S02E09BlackwaterS02E09 · 9.2A massive battle rages for control of King's Landing and the Iron Throne.
  2. 02Game of Thrones S03E09The Rains of CastamereS03E09 · 9.1Robb presents himself to Walder Frey, and Edmure meets his bride. Jon faces his harshest test yet. Bran discovers a new gift. Daario and Jorah debate how to take Yunkai. House Frey joins with House Tully.
  3. 03Game of Thrones S02E10Valar MorghulisS02E10 · 9.0Tyrion awakens to a changed situation. King Joffrey doles out rewards to his subjects. As Theon stirs his men to action, Luwin offers some final advice. Brienne silences Jaime; Arya receives a gift from Jaqen; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself to Qhorin.

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Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2011Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Game of Thrones S01E01Winter is ComingApril 17, 2011 8.2Lord Eddard Stark, ruler of the North, is summoned to court by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the King's Hand. Eddard re
  2. S01E02Game of Thrones S01E02The KingsroadApril 24, 2011 8.2An incident on the Kingsroad threatens Eddard and Robert's friendship. Jon and Tyrion travel to the Wall, where they discover that the reali
  3. S01E03Game of Thrones S01E03Lord SnowMay 1, 2011 8.0Jon Snow attempts to find his place amongst the Night's Watch. Eddard and his daughters arrive at King's Landing.
  4. S01E04Game of Thrones S01E04Cripples, Bastards, and Broken ThingsMay 8, 2011 8.2Tyrion stops at Winterfell on his way home and gets a frosty reception from Robb Stark. Eddard's investigation into the death of his predece
  5. S01E05Game of Thrones S01E05The Wolf and the LionMay 15, 2011 8.5Catelyn's actions on the road have repercussions for Eddard. Tyrion enjoys the dubious hospitality of the Eyrie.
  6. S01E06Game of Thrones S01E06A Golden CrownMay 22, 2011 8.6Viserys is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress towards gaining his crown.
  7. S01E07Game of Thrones S01E07You Win or You DieMay 29, 2011 8.8Eddard's investigations in King's Landing reach a climax and a dark secret is revealed.
  8. S01E08Game of Thrones S01E08The Pointy EndJune 5, 2011 8.2Tyrion joins his father's army with unexpected allies. Events in King's Landing take a turn for the worse as Arya's lessons are put to the t
  9. S01E09Game of Thrones S01E09Season's bestBaelorJune 12, 2011 8.9Catelyn must negotiate with the irascible Lord Walder Frey.
  10. S01E10Game of Thrones S01E10Fire and BloodJune 19, 2011 8.9Daenerys must realize her destiny. Jaime finds himself in an unfamiliar predicament.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2012Aired 8.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Game of Thrones S02E01The North RemembersApril 1, 2012 8.2War grips the continent of Westeros. As Tyrion Lannister tries to take his strong-willed nephew in hand in King's Landing, Stannis Baratheon
  2. S02E02Game of Thrones S02E02The Night LandsApril 8, 2012 7.8Stannis uses Ser Davos to seek out new allies for his war with the Lannisters. On the road north, Arya confides in Gendry. Robb Stark sends
  3. S02E03Game of Thrones S02E03What is Dead May Never DieApril 15, 2012 8.2Catelyn Stark treats with King Renly in the hope of winning an alliance. Tyrion undertakes a complex plan in King's Landing to expose an ene
  4. S02E04Game of Thrones S02E04Garden of BonesApril 22, 2012 8.2Tyrion attempts to restrain Joffrey's cruelty. Catelyn attempts to broker a peace between Stannis and Renly. Daenerys and her followers arri
  5. S02E05Game of Thrones S02E05The Ghost of HarrenhalApril 29, 2012 7.9Confusion rages in the Stormlands in the wake of a devastating reversal. Catelyn must flee with a new ally, whilst Littlefinger sees an oppo
  6. S02E06Game of Thrones S02E06The Old Gods and the NewMay 6, 2012 8.8Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany vows to take what is hers; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin gives Jon a chance to prove himself.
  7. S02E07Game of Thrones S02E07A Man Without HonorMay 13, 2012 8.2Jaime meets a relative; Theon hunts; Dany receives an invitation.
  8. S02E08Game of Thrones S02E08The Prince of WinterfellMay 20, 2012 8.3Theon holds the fort; Arya calls in her debt with Jaqen; Robb is betrayed; Stannis and Davos approach their destination.
  9. S02E09Game of Thrones S02E09Season's bestBlackwaterMay 27, 2012 9.2A massive battle rages for control of King's Landing and the Iron Throne.
  10. S02E10Game of Thrones S02E10Valar MorghulisJune 3, 2012 9.0Tyrion awakens to a changed situation. King Joffrey doles out rewards to his subjects. As Theon stirs his men to action, Luwin offers some f

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2013Aired 8.4Season avg
  1. S03E01Game of Thrones S03E01Valar DohaerisMarch 31, 2013 7.9Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night's Watch survivors retreat south. In King's Landing, Tyrion ask
  2. S03E02Game of Thrones S03E02Dark Wings, Dark WordsApril 7, 2013 7.9Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time. Arya runs into the Brotherhood Without Banners.
  3. S03E03Game of Thrones S03E03Walk of PunishmentApril 14, 2013 8.3Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon is taken to the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys meets with the slavers. Jaime strikes a deal with
  4. S03E04Game of Thrones S03E04And Now His Watch is EndedApril 21, 2013 8.9The Night's Watch takes stock. Varys meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a chain for a W
  5. S03E05Game of Thrones S03E05Kissed by FireApril 28, 2013 8.7The Hound is judged by the gods; Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself; Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.
  6. S03E06Game of Thrones S03E06The ClimbMay 5, 2013 8.3Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre visits the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with Hous
  7. S03E07Game of Thrones S03E07The Bear and the Maiden FairMay 12, 2013 7.9Daenerys exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion's new situation. Tywin
  8. S03E08Game of Thrones S03E08Second SonsMay 19, 2013 8.6King's Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Daenerys meets the Titan's Bastard. Davos demands proof from
  9. S03E09Game of Thrones S03E09Season's bestThe Rains of CastamereJune 2, 2013 9.1Robb presents himself to Walder Frey, and Edmure meets his bride. Jon faces his harshest test yet. Bran discovers a new gift. Daario and Jor
  10. S03E10Game of Thrones S03E10MhysaJune 9, 2013 8.0Joffrey challenges Tywin. Bran tells a ghost story. In Dragonstone, mercy comes from strange quarters. Daenerys waits to see if she is a con

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2014Aired 8.3Season avg
  1. S04E01Game of Thrones S04E01Two SwordsApril 6, 2014 8.2Tyrion welcomes a guest to King's Landing. At Castle Black, Jon Snow finds himself unwelcome. Dany is pointed to Meereen, the mother of all
  2. S04E02Game of Thrones S04E02Season's bestThe Lion and the RoseApril 13, 2014 9.0Tyrion lends Jaime a hand. Joffrey and Margaery host a breakfast. At Dragonstone, Stannis loses patience with Davos. Ramsay finds a purpose
  3. S04E03Game of Thrones S04E03Breaker of ChainsApril 20, 2014 7.9Tyrion ponders his options. Tywin extends an olive branch. Sam realizes Castle Black isn't safe, and Jon proposes a bold plan. The Hound tea
  4. S04E04Game of Thrones S04E04OathkeeperApril 27, 2014 7.9Dany balances justice and mercy. Jaime tasks Brienne with his honor. Jon secures volunteers while Bran, Jojen, Meera and Hodor stumble on sh
  5. S04E05Game of Thrones S04E05First of His NameMay 4, 2014 7.8Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown's next move. Dany discusses future plans. Jon embarks on a new mission.
  6. S04E06Game of Thrones S04E06The Laws of Gods and MenMay 11, 2014 8.3Stannis and Davos set sail with a new strategy. Dany meets with supplicants. Tyrion faces down his father in the throne room.
  7. S04E07Game of Thrones S04E07MockingbirdMay 18, 2014 8.2Tyrion enlists an unlikely ally. Daario entreats Dany to allow him to do what he does best. Jon's warnings about the Wall's vulnerability fa
  8. S04E08Game of Thrones S04E08The Mountain and the ViperJune 1, 2014 8.8Mole's Town receives unexpected visitors. Littlefinger's motives are questioned. Ramsay attempts to prove himself to his father. Tyrion's fa
  9. S04E09Game of Thrones S04E09The Watchers on the WallJune 8, 2014 8.7Jon Snow and the rest of the Night's Watch face the biggest challenge to the Wall yet.
  10. S04E10Game of Thrones S04E10The ChildrenJune 15, 2014 8.3An unexpected arrival north of the Wall changes circumstances. Dany is forced to face harsh realities. Bran learns more of his destiny. Tyri

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2015Aired 7.7Season avg
  1. S05E01Game of Thrones S05E01The Wars to ComeApril 12, 2015 7.6Varys discusses a conspiracy with Tyrion; Daenerys' rule faces a new threat; Jon finds himself between two kings; and Cersei and Jaime try t
  2. S05E02Game of Thrones S05E02The House of Black and WhiteApril 19, 2015 7.6Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne and Podrick find danger while traveling; Cersei worries about Myrcella in Dorne when Ellaria Sand seeks rev
  3. S05E03Game of Thrones S05E03High SparrowApril 26, 2015 7.6Cersei meets the High Sparrow after learning of a clergyman's embarrassing tale. Meanwhile, Davos talks to Jon about the future of Winterfel
  4. S05E04Game of Thrones S05E04Sons of the HarpyMay 3, 2015 7.4The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.
  5. S05E05Game of Thrones S05E05Kill the BoyMay 10, 2015 7.6Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ram
  6. S05E06Game of Thrones S05E06Unbowed, Unbent, UnbrokenMay 17, 2015 7.0Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes a
  7. S05E07Game of Thrones S05E07The GiftMay 24, 2015 7.9Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect wit
  8. S05E08Game of Thrones S05E08Season's bestHardhomeMay 31, 2015 8.8Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.
  9. S05E09Game of Thrones S05E09The Dance of DragonsJune 7, 2015 7.9Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany relu
  10. S05E10Game of Thrones S05E10Mother's MercyJune 14, 2015 7.9Cersei seeks forgiveness; Jon faces a new challenge; Arya plots to cross a name off her list; Tyrion sees a familiar face; and Daenerys find

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season06Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2016Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S06E01Game of Thrones S06E01The Red WomanApril 24, 2016 7.4Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again.
  2. S06E02Game of Thrones S06E02HomeMay 1, 2016 7.8Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. In King's Landing, Jaime advises Tommen. Tyrion demands good news, but has to make his own. At Castle
  3. S06E03Game of Thrones S06E03OathbreakerMay 8, 2016 7.4Daenerys meets her future. Bran meets the past. Tommen confronts the High Sparrow. Arya trains to be No One. Varys finds an answer. Ramsay g
  4. S06E04Game of Thrones S06E04Book of the StrangerMay 15, 2016 7.8Tyrion strikes a deal. Jorah and Daario undertake a difficult task. Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation.
  5. S06E05Game of Thrones S06E05The DoorMay 22, 2016 7.9Tyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.
  6. S06E06Game of Thrones S06E06Blood of My BloodMay 29, 2016 7.5An old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam's family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.
  7. S06E07Game of Thrones S06E07The Broken ManJune 5, 2016 7.5The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.
  8. S06E08Game of Thrones S06E08No OneJune 12, 2016 7.2Jaime encounters a hero; the High Sparrow fixates on another prey; Arya hatches a new plan; Yara and Theon plot their next move; Olenna and
  9. S06E09Game of Thrones S06E09Battle of the BastardsJune 19, 2016 8.4Ramsay surprises his audience. Jon retaliates. Dany is true to her word.
  10. S06E10Game of Thrones S06E10Season's bestThe Winds of WinterJune 26, 2016 8.9Alliances are made, the High Sparrow is holding trials at King's Landing, Daenerys is sailing for the Seven Kingdoms and a new King of the N

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season07Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode7Episodes2017Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S07E01Game of Thrones S07E01DragonstoneJuly 16, 2017 7.3Jon organizes the defense of the North. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home.
  2. S07E02Game of Thrones S07E02StormbornJuly 23, 2017 7.5Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros.
  3. S07E03Game of Thrones S07E03The Queen's JusticeJuly 30, 2017 7.7Daenerys holds court. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes.
  4. S07E04Game of Thrones S07E04Season's bestThe Spoils of WarAugust 6, 2017 8.1Arya gets to the final destination. Daenerys takes it upon herself to strike back.
  5. S07E05Game of Thrones S07E05EastwatchAugust 13, 2017 7.6Daenerys demands loyalty from the surviving Lannister soldiers; Jon heeds Bran's warning about White Walkers on the move; Cersei vows to van
  6. S07E06Game of Thrones S07E06Beyond the WallAugust 20, 2017 8.0Jon's mission continues north of the wall, but the odds against his ragged band of misfits may be greater than he imagined.
  7. S07E07Game of Thrones S07E07The Dragon and the WolfAugust 27, 2017 8.1Cersei sits on the Iron Throne; Daenerys sails across the Narrow Sea; Jon Snow is King in the North, and winter is finally here.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season08Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2019Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S08E01Game of Thrones S08E01WinterfellApril 14, 2019 7.0Arriving at Winterfell, Jon and Daenerys struggle to unite a divided North. Jon gets some big news.
  2. S08E02Game of Thrones S08E02A Knight of the Seven KingdomsApril 21, 2019 7.0Jaime faces judgement and Winterfell prepares for the battle to come.
  3. S08E03Game of Thrones S08E03Season's bestThe Long NightApril 28, 2019 7.2Winterfell fights the Army of the Dead.
  4. S08E04Game of Thrones S08E04The Last of the StarksMay 5, 2019 6.1The survivors plan their next steps; Cersei makes a power move.
  5. S08E05Game of Thrones S08E05The BellsMay 12, 2019 6.2Varys betrays his queen, and Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.
  6. S08E06Game of Thrones S08E06The Iron ThroneMay 19, 2019 5.3In the aftermath of the devastating attack on King's Landing, Daenerys must face the survivors.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

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