The Worst Episodes of Game of Thrones

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

Director: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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

Director: David Nutter

Writer: Dave Hill

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 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

In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany’s scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing.

Director: Alan Taylor

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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

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

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

An old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam’s family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.

Director: Jack Bender

Writer: Bryan Cogman

While Jaime weighs his options, Cersei answers a request. Tyrion's plans bear fruit. Arya faces a new test.

Director: Mark Mylod

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time, while Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners.

Director: Daniel Minahan

Writer: Vanessa Taylor

The fate of Jon Snow is revealed. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter once again.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.

Director: Brian Kirk

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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

Director: Mark Mylod

Writer: Dave Hill

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

The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.

Director: Mark Mylod

Writer: Bryan Cogman

Jon organizes the defense of the North. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to Kings Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to The Wall. Tyrion joins them.

Director: Tim Van Patten

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.

Director: Brian Kirk

Writer: Bryan Cogman

As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses. On the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother’s throne, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of a stranger god. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons, and the khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch must shelter with a devious wildling.

Director: Alan Taylor

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Joffrey punishes Sansa for Robb’s victories, and Tyrion scrambles to temper the king’s cruelty. Catelyn entreats Stannis and Renly to unite against the Lannisters. Dany and her khalasar arrive at the prosperous city of Qarth. Tyrion coerces a relative into being his eyes and ears. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal, where their lives are in the hands of Ser Gregor Clegane. Stannis orders Davos to smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove.

Director: David Petrarca

Writer: Vanessa Taylor

The Baratheon rivalry ends, driving Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s defense plan - and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. At Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of the prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient ringfort where they hope to stem the wildings' advance.

Director: David Petrarca

Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss