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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 6

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 6!

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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 6 Episode 9 - Battle of the Bastards
    9.9/10(316255 votes)

    S6:E9

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

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

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 10 - The Winds of Winter
    9.9/10(234204 votes)

    S6:E10

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

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

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5 - The Door
    9.7/10(112130 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 2 - Home
    9.2/10(68288 votes)

    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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  5. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 4 - Book of the Stranger
    9.0/10(58533 votes)

    S6:E4

    Tyrion strikes a deal. Jorah and Daario undertake a difficult task. Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation.

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

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 3 - Oathbreaker
    8.6/10(53605 votes)

    S6:E3

    Daenerys meets her future. Arya trains to be No One.

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

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7 - The Broken Man
    8.5/10(51785 votes)

    S6:E7

    The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  8. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 1 - The Red Woman
    8.4/10(59216 votes)

    S6:E1

    The fate of Jon Snow is revealed. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter once again.

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

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6 - Blood of My Blood
    8.3/10(52556 votes)

    S6:E6

    An old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam's family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8 - No One
    8.3/10(56505 votes)

    S6:E8

    While Jaime weighs his options, Cersei answers a request. Tyrion's plans bear fruit. Arya faces a new test.

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

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Battle of the Bastards" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 6. It scored 9.9/10 based on 316255 votes. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on 6/19/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Winds of Winter".