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: 9/25/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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The Iron Throne
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6.67
11950 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.

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The Bells
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7.59
10561 votes

#2 - The Bells

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2019

Daenerys and Cersei weigh their options as an epic conflict looms at King's Landing.

Directors: Miguel Sapochnik
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The Last of the Starks
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7.66
10917 votes

#3 - The Last of the Starks

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2019

In the wake of a costly victory, Jon and Daenerys look to the south as Tyrion eyes a compromise that could save countless lives.

Directors: David Nutter
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Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
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7.72
13107 votes

#4 - 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
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High Sparrow
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7.87
13978 votes

#5 - High Sparrow

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

Cersei does justice; Arya see the Many-Faced God; Tyrion walks the Long Bridge of Volantis.

Directors: Mark Mylod
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Kill the Boy
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7.90
12929 votes

#6 - 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
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Sons of the Harpy
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7.91
14145 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
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The House of Black and White
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7.91
14218 votes

#8 - The House of Black and White

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

Arya arrives in Braavos. Pod and Brienne find trouble. Cersei fears for her daughter's safety. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Dany.

Directors: Michael Slovis
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Dark Wings, Dark Words
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7.92
18718 votes

#9 - 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
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The Ghost of Harrenhal
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7.92
20293 votes

#10 - 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
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First of His Name
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7.93
15819 votes

#11 - 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.

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The Broken Man
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7.93
17988 votes

#12 - 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
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The Climb
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7.95
17449 votes

#13 - 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
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Lord Snow
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7.95
26025 votes

#14 - 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
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The Night Lands
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7.95
21071 votes

#15 - 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
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The Prince of Winterfell
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7.96
19668 votes

#16 - 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
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The Wars To Come
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7.96
15005 votes

#17 - 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
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Kissed by Fire
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7.97
17806 votes

#18 - 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
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Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
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7.97
24899 votes

#19 - 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
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Garden of Bones
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7.97
20452 votes

#20 - 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
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What Is Dead May Never Die
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7.97
20312 votes

#21 - 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
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Walk of Punishment
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7.98
18742 votes

#22 - 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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A Man Without Honor
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7.98
20159 votes

#23 - 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
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Winter Is Coming
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7.98
33311 votes

#24 - 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.

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The Red Woman
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7.98
18611 votes

#25 - 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
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