The worst episodes of Game of Thrones
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
In the aftermath of the devastating attack on King's Landing, Daenerys must face the survivors.
- 02
The survivors plan their next steps; Cersei makes a power move.
- 03
Varys betrays his queen, and Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.
- 04
Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.
- 05
Arriving at Winterfell, Jon and Daenerys struggle to unite a divided North. Jon gets some big news.
- 06
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Jaime faces judgement and Winterfell prepares for the battle to come.
- 07
Jaime encounters a hero; the High Sparrow fixates on another prey; Arya hatches a new plan; Yara and Theon plot their next move; Olenna and Cersei discuss their families' futures. While Jaime weighs his options, Cersei answers a request. Tyrion's plans bear fruit. Arya faces a new test.
- 08
Winterfell fights the Army of the Dead.
- 09
Jon organizes the defense of the North. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home.
- 10
The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.
- 11
Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again.
- 12
Daenerys meets her future. Bran meets the past. Tommen confronts the High Sparrow. Arya trains to be No One. Varys finds an answer. Ramsay gets a gift.
- 13
An old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam's family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.
- 14
The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.
- 15
Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros.
- 16
Varys discusses a conspiracy with Tyrion; Daenerys' rule faces a new threat; Jon finds himself between two kings; and Cersei and Jaime try to move on from Tywin's demise.
- 17
Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne and Podrick find danger while traveling; Cersei worries about Myrcella in Dorne when Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn's death; Jon is tempted by Stannis.
- 18
Cersei meets the High Sparrow after learning of a clergyman's embarrassing tale. Meanwhile, Davos talks to Jon about the future of Winterfell, where Ramsay Snow has just learned the identity of his future bride; Arya grows impatient doing menial tasks in the House of Black and White; and Tyrion searches for more comfortable surroundings on a long trip with Varys.
- 19
Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay's control.
- 20
Daenerys demands loyalty from the surviving Lannister soldiers; Jon heeds Bran's warning about White Walkers on the move; Cersei vows to vanquish anyone or anything that stands in her way.
- 21
Daenerys holds court. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes.
- 22
Stannis 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 Theon Greyjoy to win an alliance with his father and the fierce warriors of the Iron Islands. Cersei and Tyrion clash on how to rule in King's Landing.
- 23
Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown's next move. Dany discusses future plans. Jon embarks on a new mission.
- 24
Bran 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 Black, the Night's Watch stands behind Thorne. Ramsay Bolton proposes a plan, and Balon Greyjoy entertains other proposals.
- 25
Tyrion strikes a deal. Jorah and Daario undertake a difficult task. Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation.
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