The WORST episodes of Game of Thrones

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

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: 10/25/2026Network: HBOStatus: Ended
The Iron Throne
star
7.49
454 votes

#1 - The Iron Throne

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2019

The fate of the Seven Kingdoms is at stake as the final chapter of Game of Thrones is written.

First of His Name
star
7.71
5607 votes

#2 - First of His Name

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2014

Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown's next move. Dany discusses future plans. Jon Snow embarks on a new mission.

The Broken Man
star
7.72
2048 votes

#3 - The Broken Man

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016

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

Directors: Mark Mylod
Writer: Bryan Cogman
Oathbreaker
star
7.72
2130 votes

#4 - Oathbreaker

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2016

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

Directors: Daniel Sackheim
No One
star
7.72
1802 votes

#5 - No One

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2016

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

Directors: Mark Mylod
Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
star
7.79
3054 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Bryan Cogman
Dark Wings, Dark Words
star
7.80
9084 votes

#7 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2013

Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time. Arya runs into the Brotherhood Without Banners.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
The Ghost of Harrenhal
star
7.80
11456 votes

#8 - The Ghost of Harrenhal

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2012

The Baratheon rivalry ends; Tyrion learns of Cersei's secret weapon; Dany suffers a loss; Arya collects a debt she didn't know was owed.

Directors: David Petrarca
Walk of Punishment
star
7.80
9054 votes

#9 - Walk of Punishment

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2013

Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon is taken to the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys meets with the slavers. Jaime strikes a deal.

Directors: David Benioff
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The Climb
star
7.80
8168 votes

#10 - The Climb

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2013

Four Houses consider make-or-break alliances. Jon and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Kissed by Fire
star
7.80
8381 votes

#11 - Kissed by Fire

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2013

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

Directors: Alex Graves
Writer: Bryan Cogman
Oathkeeper
star
7.81
5307 votes

#12 - Oathkeeper

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2014

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

Writer: Bryan Cogman
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The Wars To Come
star
7.81
3339 votes

#13 - The Wars To Come

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

Tyrion learns of a conspiracy and Jon is caught between two kings.

Directors: Michael Slovis
Sons of the Harpy
star
7.81
3476 votes

#14 - 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
The Red Woman
star
7.82
2077 votes

#15 - The Red Woman

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016

Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
star
7.90
14551 votes

#16 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2011

Ned probes Arryn's death; Jon takes measures to protect Sam; Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: Bryan Cogman
Lord Snow
star
7.90
15253 votes

#17 - Lord Snow

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2011

Jon impresses Tyrion at Castle Black; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

Directors: Brian Kirk
The Night Lands
star
7.90
11860 votes

#18 - The Night Lands

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2012

Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands.

Directors: Alan Taylor
What Is Dead May Never Die
star
7.90
11426 votes

#19 - What Is Dead May Never Die

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2012

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

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Bryan Cogman
The Prince of Winterfell
star
7.90
11102 votes

#20 - The Prince of Winterfell

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2012

Theon holds down the fort; Arya calls in her debt with Jaqen; Robb is betrayed; Stannis and Davros approach their destination.

Directors: Alan Taylor
Winter Is Coming
star
7.90
18355 votes

#21 - Winter Is Coming

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2011

Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports form a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert arrives at Winterfell.

A Man Without Honor
star
7.90
11507 votes

#22 - A Man Without Honor

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2012

Jaime meets a distant relative; Dany receives an invitation; Theon leads a search party; Jon loses his way in the wilderness.

Directors: David Nutter
The Kingsroad
star
7.90
16624 votes

#23 - The Kingsroad

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2011

The Lannisters plot to ensure Bran's silence; Jon and Tyrion head to the Wall; Ned faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.

Garden of Bones
star
7.90
11536 votes

#24 - Garden of Bones

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2012

Catelyn tries to save two kings from themselves; Tyrion practices coercion; Robb meets a foreigner; Dany finds her ally.

Directors: David Petrarca
Kill the Boy
star
7.90
3076 votes

#25 - Kill the Boy

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

Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa