Greatest "Game of Thrones" All-Time Episode
In your opinion, which of these "Game of Thrones" episodes from among the best of each season will you most remember the series for?
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Short plot summaries have been provided as refreshers for poll takers, episodes are listed chronologically.
SPOILER ALERT: Intended for viewers current through the 2019 season as poll reveals IMDb basic plot summaries of Game of Thrones (2011) episodes through the end of calendar 2019.
Cast your vote here or Discuss the topic here or Take other GoT polls.
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- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauEddard Stark is torn between his family and an old friend when asked to serve at the side of King Robert Baratheon; Viserys plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 1.1: Winter Is Coming (2011)
Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, is dead. King Robert Baratheon plans to ask his oldest friend, Eddard Stark, to take Jon's place. Across the sea, Viserys Targaryen plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army. - DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsSean BeanMark AddyMichelle FairleyWhile recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 1.6: A Golden Crown (2011)
While recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom. Robert goes boar hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom at The Eyrie. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo and demands his crown. - DirectorDaniel MinahanStarsSean BeanMark AddyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 1.7: You Win or You Die (2011)
Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsSean BeanMichelle FairleyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 1.9: Baelor (2011)
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsSean BeanMichelle FairleyNikolaj Coster-WaldauRobb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 1.10: Fire and Blood (2011)
With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyMichelle FairleyTheon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 2.6: The Old Gods and the New (2012)
Theon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms. Arya serves as Lord Tywin's cup bearer at Harrenhall. - DirectorNeil MarshallStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyCharles DanceStannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 2.9: Blackwater (2012)
Stannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauJoffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 2.10: Valar Morghulis (2012)
Joffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons. - DirectorAlex GravesStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyJaime mopes over his lost hand. Cersei is growing uncomfortable with the Tyrells. The Night's Watch is growing impatient with Craster. Daenerys buys the Unsullied.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 3.4: And Now His Watch Is Ended (2013)
Jamie mopes over his lost hand. Cersei is growing uncomfortable with the Tyrells. The Night's Watch is growing impatient with Craster. Daenerys buys the Unsullied. - DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyEmilia ClarkeDaenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly are attacked by a White Walker. Sansa and Tyrion wed.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 3.8: Second Sons (2013)
Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly are attacked by a White Walker. Sansa and Tyrion wed. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsEmilia ClarkeKit HaringtonRichard MaddenRobb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins for the wedding. Jon is put to the test to see where his loyalties truly lie. Bran's group decides to split up. Daenerys plans an invasion of Yunkai.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 3.9: The Rains of Castamere (2013)
Robb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins for the wedding. Jon is put to the test to see where his loyalties truly lie. Bran's group decides to split up. Daenerys plans an invasion of Yunkai. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyBran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 3.10: Mhysa (2013)
Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. - DirectorAlex GravesStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyJoffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.2: The Lion and the Rose (2014)
Joffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree. - DirectorAlik SakharovStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyTyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.6: The Laws of Gods and Men (2014)
Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos. - DirectorAlik SakharovStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyTyrion tries to find a champion. Daenerys sleeps with Daario. The Hound becomes wounded. Jon's advice is ignored at Castle Black. Brienne and Podrick receive a tip on Arya's whereabouts.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.7: Mockingbird (2014)
Tyrion tries to find a champion. Daenerys sleeps with Daario. The Hound becomes wounded. Jon's advice is ignored at Castle Black. Brienne and Podrick receive a tip on Arya's whereabouts. - DirectorAlex GravesStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyTheon helps Ramsay seize Moat Cailin. The wildlings attack Mole's Town. Sansa comes up with a story to protect Lord Baelish. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Oberyn Martell faces Gregor Clegane, the Mountain.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.8: The Mountain and the Viper (2014)
Theon helps Ramsay seize Moat Cailin. The wildlings attack Mole's Town. Sansa comes up with a story to protect Lord Baelish. Daenerys finds out a secret about Ser Jorah. Oberyn Martell faces Ser Gregor Clegane. - DirectorNeil MarshallStarsKit HaringtonJohn BradleyHannah MurrayThe battle between the Night's Watch and the wildlings has come.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.9: The Watchers on the Wall (2014)
The battle between the Night's Watch and the Wildlings has come. - DirectorAlex GravesStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyJon makes an important decision. Daenerys experiences new consequences. Brienne and Podrick have an unexpected encounter. Bran achieves a goal, while Tyrion makes an important discovery.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 4.10: The Children (2014)
The Night's Watch story continues, with surprising developments. Daenerys experiences new consequences. Brienne and Podrick have an unexpected encounter. Bran achieves a goal, while Tyrion makes an important discovery. - DirectorMiguel SapochnikStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyEmilia ClarkeTyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 5.8: Hardhome (2015)
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the Wildling Elders. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauEmilia ClarkeJon and the wildlings return to Castle Black. Jaime meets with Doran Martell. Stannis makes a hard choice. Arya runs into Meryn Trant. Daenerys attends the grand reopening of the fighting pits.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 5.9: The Dance of Dragons (2015)
Jon and the Wildlings return to Castle Black. Jamie meets with Doran Martell. Stannis makes a hard choice. Arya runs into Ser Meryn Trant. Daenerys attends the grand reopening of the fighting pits. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyStannis arrives at Winterfell. Tyrion runs Meereen as Daario and Jorah go after Daenerys. Jaime and Myrcella leave Dorne. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. Cersei confesses her sins.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 5.10: Mother's Mercy (2015)
Stannis attacks House Bolton at Winterfell. Sansa and Theon find themselves in a difficult situation. Tyrion runs Meereen as Daario and Jorah go after Daenerys. Jaime and Myrcella leave Dorne. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. Cersei confesses her sins. - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyBran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. Tommen meets with Cersei. Tyrion makes a bold move. Theon leaves while at Pyke new issues arise. Ramsay's brother is born. Davos asks Melisandre for a miracle.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 6.2: Home (2016)
Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. Tommen meets with Cersei. Tyrion makes a bold move. Theon leaves while at Pyke new issues arise. Ramsay's brother is born. Davos asks Melisandre for a miracle. - DirectorDaniel SackheimStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeySansa arrives at Castle Black. Tyrion makes a deal with the slave masters. Jorah and Daario sneak into Vaes Dothrak. Ramsay sends a letter to Jon. Theon arrives at Pyke. Cersei and Olenna Tyrell plot against the High Sparrow.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 6.4: Book of the Stranger (2016)
Sansa reunites with Jon at Castle Black. Tyrion makes a deal with the Essos slave masters. Jorah and Daario sneak into Vaes Dothrak to rescue Dany. Theon returns to Pyke. Cersei and Olenna Tyrell plot against the High Sparrow. - DirectorJack BenderStarsPeter DinklageEmilia ClarkeKit HaringtonSansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 6.5: The Door (2016)
Sansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a Red Priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers. - DirectorMiguel SapochnikStarsPeter DinklageKit HaringtonEmilia ClarkeJon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.Game of Thrones (2011) Episode 6.9: Battle of the Bastards (2016)
As the Starks prepare to fight, Davos loses something dear. Ramsay plays a game. Daenerys faces a choice.