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The Worst Episodes of Game of Thrones

Every episode of Game of Thrones ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Game of Thrones!

Worst episode
S8E6 The Iron Throne
4.0310,204 votes
Best episode
S6E9 Battle of the Bastards
9.9316,982 votes
Top season
Season 4
9.3avg
Binge time
2d 22h
73 episodes
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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(310204 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 - The Last of the Starks
    5.5/10(198133 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 - The Bells
    5.9/10(230361 votes)

    S8:E5

    Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

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

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 - The Long Night
    7.5/10(259267 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 - Winterfell
    7.6/10(162856 votes)

    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 8 Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.9/10(162855 votes)

    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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  7. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.9/10(52994 votes)

    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 6 Episode 8 - No One
    8.3/10(56739 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6 - Blood of My Blood
    8.3/10(52800 votes)

    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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  10. Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 2 - The Night Lands
    8.3/10(49266 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  11. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wars to Come
    8.3/10(48882 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  12. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 2 - The House of Black and White
    8.3/10(45470 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  13. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 3 - High Sparrow
    8.3/10(44368 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  14. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 1 - The Red Woman
    8.4/10(59463 votes)

    S6:E1

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

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

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  15. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/10(46470 votes)

    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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  16. Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 1 - Dragonstone
    8.5/10(70909 votes)

    S7:E1

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

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

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  17. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 3 - Lord Snow
    8.5/10(60138 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  18. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7 - The Broken Man
    8.5/10(52021 votes)

    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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  19. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 5 - Kill the Boy
    8.5/10(45509 votes)

    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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  20. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 4 - Sons of the Harpy
    8.5/10(45331 votes)

    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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  21. Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 - Eastwatch
    8.6/10(63609 votes)

    S7:E5

    Daenerys offers a choice. Arya grows suspicious. Tyrion answers a good question.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Dave Hill

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  22. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kingsroad
    8.6/10(63458 votes)

    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:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  23. Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 4 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.6/10(57380 votes)

    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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  24. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 3 - Oathbreaker
    8.6/10(53850 votes)

    S6:E3

    Daenerys meets her future. Arya trains to be No One.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  25. Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 1 - The North Remembers
    8.6/10(51791 votes)

    S2:E1

    Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey's crown from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies and water in the Red Waste.

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Iron Throne" is the worst rated episode of Game of Thrones. It scored 4.0/10 from 310,204 votes. Directed by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on May 19, 2019. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Last of the Starks".

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