The BEST episodes of Game of Thrones season 2

Every episode of Game of Thrones season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Game of Thrones season 2!

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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Blackwater
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8.39
20445 votes

#1 - Blackwater

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2012

Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis’ fleet assaults King’s Landing.

Directors: Neil Marshall
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Valar Morghulis
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8.37
19145 votes

#2 - Valar Morghulis

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2012

Tyrion wakes up in a new world; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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The Old Gods and the New
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8.00
19858 votes

#3 - The Old Gods and the New

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2012

Arya has a surprise visitor; Dany vows to take what is hers; Joffrey meets his subjects; Qhorin gives Jon a chance to prove himself.

Directors: David Nutter
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The North Remembers
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7.99
21693 votes

#4 - The North Remembers

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2012

Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey's crown from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies and water in the Red Waste.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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A Man Without Honor
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7.98
19985 votes

#5 - A Man Without Honor

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2012

Jaime meets a distant relative; Dany receives an invitation; Theon leads a search party; Jon loses his way in the wilderness.

Directors: David Nutter
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What Is Dead May Never Die
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7.98
20146 votes

#6 - What Is Dead May Never Die

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2012

Tyrion roots out a spy; Catelyn meets a new king and queen; Bran dreams; Theon drowns.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Bryan Cogman
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Garden of Bones
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7.97
20287 votes

#7 - Garden of Bones

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2012

Catelyn tries to save two kings from themselves; Tyrion practices coercion; Robb meets a foreigner; Dany finds her ally.

Directors: David Petrarca
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The Prince of Winterfell
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7.96
19494 votes

#8 - The Prince of Winterfell

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2012

Theon holds down the fort; Arya calls in her debt with Jaqen; Robb is betrayed; Stannis and Davros approach their destination.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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The Night Lands
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7.95
20897 votes

#9 - The Night Lands

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2012

Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands.

Directors: Alan Taylor
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The Ghost of Harrenhal
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7.92
20108 votes

#10 - The Ghost of Harrenhal

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2012

The Baratheon rivalry ends; Tyrion learns of Cersei's secret weapon; Dany suffers a loss; Arya collects a debt she didn't know was owed.

Directors: David Petrarca
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