The BEST episodes of House of the Dragon season 2
Every episode of House of the Dragon season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House of the Dragon season 2!
The story of House Targaryen, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
![The Red Dragon and the Gold](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396631.jpg)
#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.
![The Red Sowing](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396634.jpg)
#2 - 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.
![A Son for a Son](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396624.jpg)
#3 - 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.
![The Burning Mill](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396630.jpg)
#4 - 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.
![Rhaenyra the Cruel](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396629.jpg)
#5 - 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.
![Smallfolk](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396633.jpg)
#6 - 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.
![Regent](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396632.jpg)
#7 - 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.
![The Queen Who Ever Was](https://cdn.episode.ninja/file/episodeninja/10396635.jpg)
#8 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2024
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena’s safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.