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The Best Episodes Written By Bryan Cogman

Every TV Episode Written by Bryan Cogman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The Laws of Gods and Men
    9.0/10(250 votes)

    S4:E6

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

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - What Is Dead May Never Die
    8.3/10(218 votes)

    S2:E3

    Tyrion roots out a spy; Catelyn meets a new king and queen; Bran dreams; Theon drowns.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Kissed by Fire
    8.2/10(211 votes)

    S3:E5

    The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.2/10(257 votes)

    S1:E4

    Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Oathkeeper
    8.0/10(215 votes)

    S4:E4

    Dany balances justice and mercy; Jaime tasks Brienne with his honor; Jon readies his men.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Stormborn
    7.9/10(239 votes)

    S7:E2

    Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Sam risks his career and life. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Kill the Boy
    7.9/10(207 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.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - The Broken Man
    7.8/10(216 votes)

    S6:E7

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

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Blood of My Blood
    7.8/10(217 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.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.5/10(205 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.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.4/10(336 votes)

    S8:E2

    The battle at Winterfell is approaching. Jaime is confronted with the consequences of the past. A tense interaction between Sansa and Daenerys follows.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  12. undefined Season 0 Episode 66 - Histories & Lore: Mad King Aerys (Robert Baratheon)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S0:E66

    Robert Baratheon reflects on the actions of King Aerys II Targaryen and his son Rhaegar leading to his rebellion.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  13. undefined Season 0 Episode 58 - Histories & Lore: The Old Gods and the New
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E58

    Catelyn and Bran Stark discuss the worship of the Old Gods of the Forest and the Seven in Westeros.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  14. undefined Season 0 Episode 59 - Histories & Lore: The History of the Night's Watch (Jeor Mormont)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E59

    Jeor Mormont discusses the earliest days, structure and duty of the Night's Watch.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  15. undefined Season 0 Episode 60 - Histories & Lore: The History of the Night's Watch (Maester Luwin)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E60

    Maester Luwin details the steady decline that the Night's Watch has suffered with the passage of time.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  16. undefined Season 0 Episode 62 - Histories & Lore: The Order of the Maesters
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E62

    Maester Luwin explains the role and function of the Order of Maesters in the Seven Kingdoms as well as studies aspiring Maesters undergo.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  17. undefined Season 0 Episode 63 - Histories & Lore: Valyria and the Dragons
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E63

    Viserys Targaryen recounts the history of Valyria from its rise to becoming the greatest civilization the world has ever seen to its destruction in the Doom.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  18. undefined Season 0 Episode 64 - Histories & Lore: The Field of Fire (Viserys Targaryen)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E64

    Viserys Targaryen reflects on the victory which secured Aegon I Targaryen's domination of the Seven Kingdoms.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  19. undefined Season 0 Episode 67 - Histories & Lore: Mad King Aerys (Maester Luwin)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E67

    Maester Luwin looks back on Prince Rhaegar's capture of Lyanna Stark and the horrific injustice inflicted on House Stark by the Mad King Aerys.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  20. undefined Season 0 Episode 68 - Histories & Lore: Mad King Aerys (Tywin Lannister)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E68

    Tywin Lannister reminisces on the collapse of his alliance with Aerys as the latter descended further and further into madness.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  21. undefined Season 0 Episode 69 - Histories & Lore: Robert's Rebellion (Robert Baratheon)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E69

    Robert Baratheon reminisces on his glorious victories against the supporters of the Mad King Aerys II Targaryen.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  22. undefined Season 0 Episode 72 - Histories & Lore: The Sack of King's Landing (Robert Baratheon)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E72

    Robert Baratheon reflects on his victory over the Targaryen dynasty and the necessity for the death of Rhaegar Targaryen's children.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  23. undefined Season 0 Episode 73 - Histories & Lore: The Sack of King's Landing (Maester Luwin)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E73

    Maester Luwin details the downfall of the Mad King and the death of the royal family, as well as how it impacted those who won the war.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  24. undefined Season 0 Episode 74 - Histories & Lore: The Sack of King's Landing (Tywin Lannister)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E74

    Tywin Lannister reminisces on the part he played in defeating the Targaryens and the rewards his family reaped for it.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  25. undefined Season 0 Episode 75 - Histories & Lore: House Stark
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E75

    Bran and Robb Stark discuss House Stark's reign as the Kings of Winter before kneeling to Aegon the Conqueror.

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    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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Bryan Cogman Ratings Summary

"The Laws of Gods and Men" is the best rated episode written by Bryan Cogman. It scored 9.014/10 based on 250 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/11/2014 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "What Is Dead May Never Die".