The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(426 votes)

   #1 - Winter Is Coming

   S1:E14/17/2011

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Tim Van Patten

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   7.9/10(283 votes)

   #2 - The Kingsroad

   S1:E24/24/2011

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Tim Van Patten

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.0/10(237 votes)

   #3 - Lord Snow

   S1:E35/1/2011

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

   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.2/10(213 votes)

   #4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

   S1:E45/8/2011

   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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   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writer:Bryan Cogman
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   8.5/10(212 votes)

   #5 - The Wolf and the Lion

   S1:E55/15/2011

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.4/10(211 votes)

   #6 - A Golden Crown

   S1:E65/22/2011

   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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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.6/10(208 votes)

   #7 - You Win or You Die

   S1:E75/29/2011

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.2/10(207 votes)

   #8 - The Pointy End

   S1:E86/5/2011

   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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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:George R. R. Martin
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   8.9/10(220 votes)

   #9 - Baelor

   S1:E96/12/2011

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Alan Taylor

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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    8.8/10(212 votes)

    #10 - Fire and Blood

    S1:E106/19/2011

    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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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    Director:Alan Taylor

    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss