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The Best Episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1

Every episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1!

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A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hedge Knight
    8.2/10(86032 votes)

    #1 - The Hedge Knight

    S1:E1

    On his journey to the forthcoming tournament in Ashford, Dunk meets a clever young boy named Egg, who offers to be his squire.

    Director:Owen Harris
    Writer:Ira Parker

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  2. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 2 - Hard Salt Beef
    8.4/10(82342 votes)

    #2 - Hard Salt Beef

    S1:E2

    Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament...but Egg advises him to hold onto his pride. When the Targaryens arrive at Ashford, Dunk seizes his moment with Prince Baelor.

    Director:Owen Harris
    Writers:Ira Parker, Aziza Barnes

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  3. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 3 - The Squire
    9.1/10(89632 votes)

    #3 - The Squire

    S1:E3

    After Egg attempts to train Dunk's uncooperative horse, Dunk teaches his new squire an important skill. As they take in the tourney's first full day of events, Dunk receives a proposition from the Ashford steward that could help secure his future.

    Director:Sarah Adina Smith
    Writers:Ira Parker, Hiram Martinez, Annie Julia Wyman

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  4. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 4 - Seven
    9.5/10(122091 votes)

    #4 - Seven

    S1:E4

    After landing himself in the Targaryens' crosshairs, Dunk exercises his right to request a trial by combat. But when Aerion insists on a trial of seven instead, Dunk is faced with the daunting task of finding six others to fight alongside him.

    Director:Sarah Adina Smith
    Writers:Ira Parker, Aziza Barnes, Annie Julia Wyman

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  5. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 5 - In the Name of the Mother
    9.5/10(183131 votes)

    #5 - In the Name of the Mother

    S1:E5

    Dunk's mettle is put to the test in the brutal trial of seven. Years earlier, Dunk finds himself drawn to the promise of a new future.

    Director:Owen Harris
    Writer:Ti Mikkel

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  6. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 6 - The Morrow
    8.7/10(85181 votes)

    #6 - The Morrow

    S1:E6

    As Ashford mourns a great loss, Dunk considers his next move...and whether to keep Egg as his squire.

    Director:Sarah Adina Smith
    Writers:Ira Parker, Ti Mikkel

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Hedge Knight" is the best rated episode of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 86032 votes. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Ira Parker, it aired on 1/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Hard Salt Beef".