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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rains of Castamere
    9.9/10(139027 votes)

    #1 - The Rains of Castamere

    S3:E9

    House Frey joins forces with House Tully. Jon faces his most difficult test yet.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 - Battle of the Bastards
    9.9/10(250860 votes)

    #2 - Battle of the Bastards

    S6:E9

    Slaver envoys demand terms of surrender in Meereen. Ramsay plays the odds in defense of Winterfell.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 10 - The Winds of Winter
    9.9/10(180705 votes)

    #3 - The Winds of Winter

    S6:E10

    Cersei faces a day of reckoning. Daenerys antes up for the 'Great Game.'

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 8 - Hardhome
    9.8/10(120322 votes)

    #4 - Hardhome

    S5:E8

    Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 9 - Blackwater
    9.7/10(65608 votes)

    #5 - Blackwater

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Neil Marshall
    Writer:George R. R. Martin

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 2 - The Lion and the Rose
    9.7/10(71238 votes)

    #6 - The Lion and the Rose

    S4:E2

    The Lannisters and their guests gather in King's Landing; Stannis loses patience with Davos; Ramsay finds a purpose for his pet.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:George R. R. Martin

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6 - The Laws of Gods and Men
    9.7/10(71229 votes)

    #7 - The Laws of Gods and Men

    S4:E6

    Stannis and Davos set sail with a new strategy. Dany meets with supplicants. Tyrion faces down his father in the Throne Room.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  8. Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 8 - The Mountain and the Viper
    9.7/10(71071 votes)

    #8 - The Mountain and the Viper

    S4:E8

    Mole's Town receives some unexpected visitors. Littlefinger's motives are questioned. Tyrion's fate is decided.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 - The Children
    9.7/10(63015 votes)

    #9 - The Children

    S4:E10

    Circumstances change after an unexpected arrival from north of the Wall. Dany must face harsh realities. Bran learns more about his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth about his situation.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5 - The Door
    9.7/10(89375 votes)

    #10 - The Door

    S6:E5

    Tyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  11. Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 - The Spoils of War
    9.7/10(105363 votes)

    #11 - The Spoils of War

    S7:E4

    The Lannisters pay their debts. Daenerys weighs her options. Arya comes home.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  12. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 9 - Baelor
    9.6/10(61172 votes)

    #12 - Baelor

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  13. Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 9 - The Watchers on the Wall
    9.6/10(64833 votes)

    #13 - The Watchers on the Wall

    S4:E9

    Jon Snow and the rest of the Night's Watch face the biggest challenge to the Wall yet.

    Director:Neil Marshall
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  14. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended
    9.5/10(50060 votes)

    #14 - And Now His Watch Is Ended

    S3:E4

    The Night's Watch takes stock. Varys meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Dany exchanges a chain for a whip.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  15. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 10 - Fire and Blood
    9.4/10(53074 votes)

    #15 - Fire and Blood

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  16. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 9 - The Dance of Dragons
    9.4/10(55311 votes)

    #16 - The Dance of Dragons

    S5:E9

    Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  17. Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7 - The Dragon and the Wolf
    9.4/10(77173 votes)

    #17 - The Dragon and the Wolf

    S7:E7

    Tyrion tries to save Westeros from itself. Sansa questions loyalties.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  18. Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 10 - Valar Morghulis
    9.3/10(45364 votes)

    #18 - Valar Morghulis

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  19. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 7 - You Win or You Die
    9.2/10(46638 votes)

    #19 - You Win or You Die

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  20. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 2 - Home
    9.2/10(56789 votes)

    #20 - Home

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  21. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6 - A Golden Crown
    9.1/10(45934 votes)

    #21 - A Golden Crown

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, 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.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 10 - Mhysa
    9.1/10(42144 votes)

    #22 - Mhysa

    S3:E10

    Joffrey challenges Tywin. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  23. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 10 - Mother's Mercy
    9.1/10(54171 votes)

    #23 - Mother's Mercy

    S5:E10

    Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  24. Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 3 - The Queen's Justice
    9.1/10(56505 votes)

    #24 - The Queen's Justice

    S7:E3

    Daenerys holds court. Tyrion backchannels. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  25. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wolf and the Lion
    9.0/10(46564 votes)

    #25 - The Wolf and the Lion

    S1:E5

    Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Rains of Castamere" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones". It scored 9.9/10 based on 139027 votes. Directed by David Nutter and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 6/2/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Battle of the Bastards".