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.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: HBOStatus: Continuing
The Red Dragon and the Gold
star
8.38
3533 votes

#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.

Directors: Alan Taylor
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Red Sowing
star
8.13
3112 votes

#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.

Directors: Loni Peristere
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
A Son for a Son
star
7.73
3802 votes

#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.

Directors: Alan Taylor
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Burning Mill
star
7.68
3269 votes

#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.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Rhaenyra the Cruel
star
7.67
3393 votes

#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.

Directors: Clare Kilner
Writer: Sara Hess
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Smallfolk
star
7.51
3041 votes

#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.

Directors: Andrij Parekh
Writer: Eileen Shim
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Regent
star
7.46
3135 votes

#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.

Directors: Clare Kilner
Writer: Ti Mikkel
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Queen Who Ever Was
star
7.39
3191 votes

#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.

Writer: Sara Hess
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV