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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5!

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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
    Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 8 - Hardhome
    9.8/10(146921 votes)

    S5:E8

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

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

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 9 - The Dance of Dragons
    9.4/10(68417 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 10 - Mother's Mercy
    9.2/10(67264 votes)

    S5:E10

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

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

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 7 - The Gift
    8.8/10(47762 votes)

    S5:E7

    Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.

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

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 4 - Sons of the Harpy
    8.5/10(45107 votes)

    S5:E4

    The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 5 - Kill the Boy
    8.5/10(45275 votes)

    S5:E5

    Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay's control.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wars to Come
    8.3/10(48652 votes)

    S5:E1

    Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion. Dany faces a new threat to her rule. Jon is caught between two kings.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  8. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 2 - The House of Black and White
    8.3/10(45244 votes)

    S5:E2

    Arya arrives in Braavos. Podrick and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter's safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn's death. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Daenerys.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 3 - High Sparrow
    8.3/10(44152 votes)

    S5:E3

    In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.

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

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.9/10(52740 votes)

    S5:E6

    Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Hardhome" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 5. It scored 9.8/10 based on 146921 votes. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on 5/31/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Dance of Dragons".