The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 2
Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 2!
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 neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Game of Thrones" season 2 is "The North Remembers", rated 8.6/10 from 36554 user votes. It was directed by Alan Taylor and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss. "The North Remembers" aired on 4/1/2012 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Night Lands".
8.6/10 36,554 votes#1 - The North Remembers
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2012
As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses. On the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother’s throne, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of a stranger god. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons, and the khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch must shelter with a devious wildling.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.3/10 34,643 votes#2 - The Night Lands
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2012
In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany’s scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.7/10 34,227 votes#3 - What is Dead May Never Die
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2012
At the Red Keep, Tyrion plots three alliances through the promise of marriage. Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands to forge an alliance of her own, but King Renly, his new wife Margaery, and her brother Loras Tyrell have other plans. At Winterfell, Luwin tries to decipher Bran’s dreams.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Bryan Cogman
8.6/10 33,270 votes#4 - Garden of Bones
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2012
Joffrey punishes Sansa for Robb’s victories, and Tyrion scrambles to temper the king’s cruelty. Catelyn entreats Stannis and Renly to unite against the Lannisters. Dany and her khalasar arrive at the prosperous city of Qarth. Tyrion coerces a relative into being his eyes and ears. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal, where their lives are in the hands of Ser Gregor Clegane. Stannis orders Davos to smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Vanessa Taylor
8.6/10 33,421 votes#5 - The Ghost of Harrenhal
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2012
The Baratheon rivalry ends, driving Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s defense plan - and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. At Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of the prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient ringfort where they hope to stem the wildings' advance.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.9/10 34,842 votes#6 - The Old Gods and the New
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2012
Theon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte and is given a chance to prove himself. At King's Landing, after the Lannisters send Myrcella off to be married, the people begin to turn against King Joffrey. Arya comes face to face with a surprise visitor. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Vanessa Taylor
8.8/10 33,879 votes#7 - A Man Without Honor
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2012
Jamie meets a distant relative. Daenerys receives an invitation to the House of the Undying. Theon leads a search party. Jon loses his way in the wilderness. Cersei counsels Sansa.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.6/10 33,423 votes#8 - The Prince of Winterfell
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2012
Betrayal befalls Robb. Jon and Qhorin are taken prisoner by the wildlings. Theon receives a visitor at Winterfell and must make an important decision. Meanwhile, Stannis is just days away from reaching King's Landing and Tyrion prepares for his arrival. At Harrenhal, Arya, Gendry and Hot Pie plan their escape.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
9.7/10 58,133 votes#9 - Blackwater
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2012
Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis’ fleet assaults King’s Landing.
Director: Neil Marshall
Writer: George R. R. Martin
9.3/10 40,654 votes#10 - Valar Morghulis
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2012
Tyrion awakens to a changed situation. King Joffrey doles out rewards to his subjects. As Theon stirs his men to action, Luwin offers some final advice. Brienne silences Jaime. Arya receives a gift from Jaqen. Dany goes to a strange place. Jon proves himself to Qhorin.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss