The BEST episodes of Game of Thrones season 1

Every episode of Game of Thrones season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Game of Thrones season 1!

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and the icy horrors beyond.

Last Updated: 4/5/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Fire and Blood
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8.47
23328 votes

#1 - Fire and Blood

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/19/2011

A new king rises in the North; a Khaleesi finds new hope.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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Baelor
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8.27
23436 votes

#2 - Baelor

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/12/2011

Ned makes a fateful decision; Robb takes a prized prisoner; Dany finds her reign imperiled.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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A Golden Crown
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8.24
24019 votes

#3 - A Golden Crown

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/22/2011

Ned makes a controversial decree; Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Viserys receives final payment for Daenerys.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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You Win or You Die
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8.16
24620 votes

#4 - You Win or You Die

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/29/2011

Ned confronts Cersei about her secrets; Jon takes his Night's Watch vows; Drogo promises to lead the Dothraki to King's Landing.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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The Pointy End
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8.05
23111 votes

#5 - The Pointy End

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2011

The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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The Wolf and the Lion
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8.04
24613 votes

#6 - The Wolf and the Lion

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2011

Ned refuses an order from the King; Tyrion escapes one perilous encounter, only to find himself in another.

Directors: Brian Kirk
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The Kingsroad
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7.98
28086 votes

#7 - The Kingsroad

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2011

The Lannisters plot to ensure Bran's silence; Jon and Tyrion head to the Wall; Ned faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.

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Winter Is Coming
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7.98
33004 votes

#8 - Winter Is Coming

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2011

Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports form a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert arrives at Winterfell.

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Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
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7.97
24686 votes

#9 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2011

Ned probes Arryn's death; Jon takes measures to protect Sam; Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: Bryan Cogman
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Lord Snow
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7.95
25808 votes

#10 - Lord Snow

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2011

Jon impresses Tyrion at Castle Black; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

Directors: Brian Kirk
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