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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!

The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for Winter Is Coming
    8.9/10(61.8k votes)

    #1 - Winter Is Coming

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Kingsroad
    8.6/10(46.6k votes)

    #2 - The Kingsroad

    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.

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  3. Background image for Lord Snow
    8.5/10(44.0k votes)

    #3 - Lord Snow

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Background image for Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.6/10(41.9k votes)

    #4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Brian Kirk
  5. Background image for The Wolf and the Lion
    9.0/10(43.7k votes)

    #5 - The Wolf and the Lion

    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.

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  6. Background image for A Golden Crown
    9.1/10(43.1k votes)

    #6 - A Golden Crown

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for You Win or You Die
    9.1/10(43.6k votes)

    #7 - You Win or You Die

    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.

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  9. Background image for The Pointy End
    8.9/10(40.9k votes)

    #8 - The Pointy End

    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.

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  10. Background image for Baelor
    9.6/10(57.6k votes)

    #9 - Baelor

    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.

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  11. Background image for Fire and Blood
    9.4/10(49.9k votes)

    #10 - Fire and Blood

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Winter Is Coming" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 61838 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 4/17/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Kingsroad".