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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...
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Wars to Come" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 36286 votes. Directed by Michael Slovis and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 4/12/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The House of Black and White".

  • The Wars to Come
    8.3/1036,286 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

  • The House of Black and White
    8.3/1033,077 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

  • High Sparrow
    8.3/1032,166 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

  • Sons of the Harpy
    8.5/1032,928 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

  • Kill the Boy
    8.5/1033,085 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

  • Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.9/1036,968 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

  • The Gift
    8.8/1035,465 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

  • Hardhome
    9.8/10113,717 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

  • The Dance of Dragons
    9.4/1051,468 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

  • Mother's Mercy
    9.1/1050,235 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