The BEST episodes of Game of Thrones season 5

Every episode of Game of Thrones season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Game of Thrones season 5!

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 neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and the icy horrors beyond.

Last Updated: 4/25/2023Network:HBO
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Hardhome
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8.63
14398 votes

#1 - Hardhome

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2015

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

Directors: Miguel Sapochnik
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Dance of Dragons
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8.40
13645 votes

#2 - The Dance of Dragons

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2015

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

Directors: David Nutter
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Mother's Mercy
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8.33
13637 votes

#3 - Mother's Mercy

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/14/2015

Stannis marches on Winterfell. With Daenerys missing, Meereen has to find a new custodian. Cersei seeks forgiveness for her sins. Jon deals with life back behind the wall.

Directors: David Nutter
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The Gift
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8.02
12873 votes

#4 - The Gift

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2015

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

Directors: Miguel Sapochnik
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Wars to Come
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7.96
14643 votes

#5 - The Wars to Come

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2015

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

Directors: Michael Slovis
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The House of Black and White
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7.91
13857 votes

#6 - The House of Black and White

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2015

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.

Directors: Michael Slovis
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Sons of the Harpy
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7.91
13796 votes

#7 - Sons of the Harpy

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2015

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

Directors: Mark Mylod
Writer: Dave Hill
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Kill the Boy
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7.90
12582 votes

#8 - Kill the Boy

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2015

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

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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High Sparrow
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7.87
13626 votes

#9 - High Sparrow

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2015

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.

Directors: Mark Mylod
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Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
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7.72
12749 votes

#10 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2015

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

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Bryan Cogman
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes

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