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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 4

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 4!

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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Two Swords" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 4. It scored 9/10 based on 41248 votes. Directed by D. B. Weiss and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 4/6/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Lion and the Rose".

  • Two Swords
    9.0/1041,248 votes

    #1 - Two Swords

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2014

    Tyrion welcomes a guest to King’s Landing. At Castle Black, Jon Snow finds himself unwelcome. Dany is pointed to Meereen, the mother of all slave cities. Arya runs into an old friend.

    Director: D. B. Weiss

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Lion and the Rose
    9.7/1064,624 votes

    #2 - The Lion and the Rose

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2014

    Tyrion lends Jaime a hand. Joffrey and Margaery host a breakfast. At Dragonstone, Stannis loses patience with Davos. Ramsay finds a purpose for his pet. North of the Wall, Bran sees where they must go.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: George R. R. Martin

  • Breaker of Chains
    8.7/1035,825 votes

    #3 - Breaker of Chains

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2014

    Tyrion ponders his options. Tywin extends an olive branch. Sam realizes Castle Black isn’t safe, and Jon proposes a bold plan. The Hound teaches Arya the way things are. Dany chooses her champion.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • Oathkeeper
    8.7/1034,552 votes

    #4 - Oathkeeper

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2014

    Dany balances justice and mercy. Jaime tasks Brienne with his honor. Jon secures volunteers while Bran, Jojen, Meera and Hodor stumble on shelter.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Bryan Cogman

  • First of His Name
    8.6/1033,831 votes

    #5 - First of His Name

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2014

    After Tommen is crowned the King of the Seven Kingdoms, Cersei and Tywin plan the Crown's next move. Meanwhile, Dany weighs her future plans regarding Westeros and Slaver's Bay. Sansa and Lord Baelish arrive at the Eyrie and Jon Snow along with men from the Night's Watch attacks Craster's Keep.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Laws of Gods and Men
    9.7/1063,478 votes

    #6 - The Laws of Gods and Men

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2014

    Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Meanwhile, Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq and her other supplicants. And the day of Tyrion's trial has come where Tyrion faces his father.

    Director: Alik Sakharov

    Writer: Bryan Cogman

  • Mockingbird
    9.0/1037,238 votes

    #7 - Mockingbird

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2014

    Tyrion gains an unlikely ally; Daario asks Dany to allow him to do what he does best; Jon's warnings about the vulnerability of the Wall are ignored; Brienne follows a new lead.

    Director: Alik Sakharov

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Mountain and the Viper
    9.7/1064,389 votes

    #8 - The Mountain and the Viper

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2014

    Unexpected visitors arrive in Mole's Town. With assistance from Theon, Ramsay proves himself to his father, Lord Bolton. Littlefinger's motives are questioned when Sansa reveals the fate of Lysa Arryn to other lords of the Vale. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Tyrion's fate is decided.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Watchers on the Wall
    9.6/1057,203 votes

    #9 - The Watchers on the Wall

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2014

    Jon Snow and the Night's Watch face a big challenge.

    Director: Neil Marshall

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Children
    9.6/1055,544 votes

    #10 - The Children

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2014

    Circumstances change after an unexpected arrival from north of the Wall. Dany must face harsh realities. Bran learns more about his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth about his situation.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss