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 - Queen's Landing
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2026
As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.
#2 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2026
Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.
#3 - 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.
#4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
In Rhaenyra and Daemon’s absence, Rhaenys tries to steady the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands.
#6 - The Red Sowing
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2024
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Tumbleton
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2026
Ormund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - The Burning Mill
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2024
As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests restraint while Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Smallfolk
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2024
With few options left, Rhaenyra embarks on a risky venture, while Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
#21 - Regent
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2024
As the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon’s Council, Daemon tries to persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.
#22 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2024
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, while Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.