The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5
Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Game of Thrones" season 5 is "The Wars to Come", rated 8.3/10 from 35590 user votes. It was directed by Michael Slovis and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss. "The Wars to Come" aired on 4/12/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The House of Black and White".
8.3/10 35,590 votes#1 - The Wars to Come
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2015
Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion. Dany faces a new threat to her rule. Jon is caught between two kings.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.3/10 32,367 votes#2 - The House of Black and White
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2015
Arya arrives in Braavos. Podrick and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter's safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn's death. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Daenerys.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.4/10 31,481 votes#3 - High Sparrow
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2015
In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.
Director: Mark Mylod
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
8.5/10 32,226 votes#4 - Sons of the Harpy
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2015
The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.
Director: Mark Mylod
Writer: Dave Hill
8.5/10 32,389 votes#5 - Kill the Boy
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2015
Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay's control.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Bryan Cogman
7.9/10 36,168 votes#6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2015
Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Bryan Cogman
8.8/10 34,765 votes#7 - The Gift
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2015
Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
9.8/10 112,145 votes#8 - Hardhome
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2015
Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
9.4/10 50,547 votes#9 - The Dance of Dragons
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2015
Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
9.1/10 49,290 votes#10 - Mother's Mercy
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/14/2015
Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss