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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 1

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 9 - Baelor
    9.6/10(81633 votes)

    S1:E9

    Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 10 - Fire and Blood
    9.4/10(68709 votes)

    S1:E10

    With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 7 - You Win or You Die
    9.2/10(59788 votes)

    S1:E7

    Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6 - A Golden Crown
    9.1/10(58995 votes)

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wolf and the Lion
    9.0/10(60037 votes)

    S1:E5

    Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 1 - Winter Is Coming
    8.9/10(83260 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, is dead. King Robert Baratheon plans to ask his oldest friend, Eddard Stark, to take Jon's place. Across the sea, Viserys Targaryen plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pointy End
    8.9/10(55862 votes)

    S1:E8

    Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:George R.R. Martin

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  8. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kingsroad
    8.6/10(63135 votes)

    S1:E2

    While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to Kings Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to The Wall. Tyrion joins them.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.6/10(57084 votes)

    S1:E4

    Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 3 - Lord Snow
    8.5/10(59826 votes)

    S1:E3

    Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Baelor" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 1. It scored 9.6/10 based on 81633 votes. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on 6/12/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Fire and Blood".