The BEST episodes of House of the Dragon
Every episode of House of the Dragon ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House of the Dragon!
The story of House Targaryen, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
#1 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
In Rhaenyra’s absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King’s Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon’s fragile hold on authority.
#2 - The Black Queen
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/23/2022
While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.
#3 - The Lord of the Tides
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2022
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
#4 - The Green Council
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2022
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
#5 - Driftmark
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
#6 - Second of His Name
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2022
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon’s second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
#7 - The Heirs of the Dragon
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle, Daemon, back to the Red Keep.
#8 - We Light the Way
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2022
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
#9 - A Son for a Son
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2024
While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son’s murder, in King’s Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon’s Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
#10 - The Rogue Prince
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2022
Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.
#11 - King of the Narrow Sea
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2022
After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark.
#12 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2024
As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
#13 - The Burning Mill
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2024
As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
#14 - The Princess and the Queen
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent’s continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
#15 - Smallfolk
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2024
With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon’s unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
#16 - Regent
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2024
Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon’s Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.