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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 8

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 8!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 - Winterfell
    7.6/10(147164 votes)

    #1 - Winterfell

    S8:E1

    Arriving at Winterfell, Jon and Daenerys struggle to unite a divided North. Jon Snow gets some big news.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.9/10(146331 votes)

    #2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    S8:E2

    The battle at Winterfell is approaching. Jaime is confronted with the consequences of the past. A tense interaction between Sansa and Daenerys follows.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 - The Long Night
    7.5/10(238855 votes)

    #3 - The Long Night

    S8:E3

    The Night King and his army have arrived at Winterfell and the great battle begins. Arya looks to prove her worth as a fighter.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 - The Last of the Starks
    5.5/10(181428 votes)

    #4 - The Last of the Starks

    S8:E4

    In the wake of a costly victory, Jon and Daenerys look to the south as Tyrion eyes a compromise that could save countless lives.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 - The Bells
    5.9/10(211950 votes)

    #5 - The Bells

    S8:E5

    Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 - The Iron Throne
    4.0/10(281366 votes)

    #6 - The Iron Throne

    S8:E6

    In the aftermath of the devastating attack on King's Landing, Daenerys must face the survivors.

    Directors:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Winterfell" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 147164 votes. Directed by David Nutter and written by Dave Hill, it aired on 4/14/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".