The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(39335 votes)

   #1 - The Wars to Come

   S5:E14/12/2015

   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

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Michael Slovis

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.3/10(36088 votes)

   #2 - The House of Black and White

   S5:E24/19/2015

   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

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Michael Slovis

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.3/10(35110 votes)

   #3 - High Sparrow

   S5:E34/26/2015

   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

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Mark Mylod

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.5/10(35923 votes)

   #4 - Sons of the Harpy

   S5:E45/3/2015

   The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.

   Director:Mark Mylod

   Writer:Dave Hill

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   Director:Mark Mylod

   Writer:Dave Hill
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   8.5/10(36053 votes)

   #5 - Kill the Boy

   S5:E55/10/2015

   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

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   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Bryan Cogman
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   7.9/10(40784 votes)

   #6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

   S5:E65/17/2015

   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

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   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Bryan Cogman
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   8.8/10(38462 votes)

   #7 - The Gift

   S5:E75/24/2015

   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

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   9.8/10(120267 votes)

   #8 - Hardhome

   S5:E85/31/2015

   Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.

   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   9.4/10(55275 votes)

   #9 - The Dance of Dragons

   S5:E96/7/2015

   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

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:David Nutter

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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    9.1/10(54138 votes)

    #10 - Mother's Mercy

    S5:E106/14/2015

    Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.

    Director:David Nutter

    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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    Director:David Nutter

    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss