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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 - The Iron Throne
    4.0/10(298943 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 - The Last of the Starks
    5.5/10(191535 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 - The Bells
    5.9/10(222856 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 - The Long Night
    7.5/10(250609 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 - Winterfell
    7.6/10(156484 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kingsroad
    7.9/10(285 votes)

    #6 - The Kingsroad

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.9/10(48506 votes)

    #7 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

    S5:E6

    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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  8. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.9/10(156389 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 3 - Lord Snow
    8.0/10(238 votes)

    #9 - Lord Snow

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 1 - Winter Is Coming
    8.1/10(428 votes)

    #10 - Winter Is Coming

    S1:E1

    Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, is dead. King Robert Baratheon plans to ask his oldest friend, Eddard Stark, to take Jon's place. Across the sea, Viserys Targaryen plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  11. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.2/10(214 votes)

    #11 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

    S1:E4

    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

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  12. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pointy End
    8.2/10(207 votes)

    #12 - The Pointy End

    S1:E8

    Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:George R.R. Martin

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  13. Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 2 - The Night Lands
    8.3/10(45332 votes)

    #13 - The Night Lands

    S2:E2

    Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  14. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wars to Come
    8.3/10(44901 votes)

    #14 - The Wars to Come

    S5:E1

    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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  15. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 2 - The House of Black and White
    8.3/10(41666 votes)

    #15 - The House of Black and White

    S5:E2

    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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  16. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 3 - High Sparrow
    8.3/10(40593 votes)

    #16 - High Sparrow

    S5:E3

    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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  17. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6 - Blood of My Blood
    8.3/10(48528 votes)

    #17 - Blood of My Blood

    S6:E6

    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

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  18. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8 - No One
    8.3/10(52476 votes)

    #18 - No One

    S6:E8

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

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  19. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6 - A Golden Crown
    8.4/10(212 votes)

    #19 - A Golden Crown

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/10(42776 votes)

    #20 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

    S3:E2

    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

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  21. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 1 - The Red Woman
    8.4/10(55003 votes)

    #21 - The Red Woman

    S6:E1

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

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  22. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wolf and the Lion
    8.5/10(213 votes)

    #22 - The Wolf and the Lion

    S1:E5

    Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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  23. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 4 - Sons of the Harpy
    8.5/10(41477 votes)

    #23 - Sons of the Harpy

    S5:E4

    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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  24. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 5 - Kill the Boy
    8.5/10(41650 votes)

    #24 - Kill the Boy

    S5:E5

    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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  25. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7 - The Broken Man
    8.5/10(47809 votes)

    #25 - The Broken Man

    S6:E7

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

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Iron Throne" is the worst rated episode of "Game of Thrones". It scored 4/10 based on 298943 votes. Directed by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 5/19/2019. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Last of the Starks".