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The Worst Episodes of Game of Thrones

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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  1. Background image for The Iron Throne
    4.0/10(275.0k votes)

    #1 - The Iron Throne

    S8:E6

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

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  2. Background image for The Last of the Starks
    5.5/10(178.1k 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.

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  3. Background image for The Bells
    5.9/10(208.1k votes)

    #3 - The Bells

    S8:E5

    Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

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  4. Background image for Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.5/10(161 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for The Long Night
    7.5/10(234.5k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Winterfell
    7.6/10(144.2k votes)

    #6 - Winterfell

    S8:E1

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

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    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Dave Hill
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  8. Background image for The Wars to Come
    7.8/10(182 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for The House of Black and White
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Kill the Boy
    7.8/10(164 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for The Kingsroad
    7.9/10(258 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for High Sparrow
    7.9/10(164 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.9/10(143.2k votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:David Nutter
  14. Background image for Sons of the Harpy
    8.0/10(166 votes)

    #13 - Sons of the Harpy

    S5:E4

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

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Dave Hill
  15. Background image for Winter Is Coming
    8.1/10(385 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. Background image for Lord Snow
    8.1/10(215 votes)

    #15 - Lord Snow

    S1:E3

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

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  17. Background image for Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.2/10(195 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Brian Kirk
  18. Background image for The Pointy End
    8.2/10(190 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for The Gift
    8.2/10(167 votes)

    #18 - The Gift

    S5:E7

    Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.

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  20. Background image for The Night Lands
    8.3/10(37.2k votes)

    #19 - The Night Lands

    S2:E2

    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.

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  21. Background image for Blood of My Blood
    8.3/10(41.2k votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Jack Bender
  22. Background image for No One
    8.3/10(44.8k votes)

    #21 - No One

    S6:E8

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

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  23. Background image for A Golden Crown
    8.4/10(193 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/10(35.2k votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for The Red Woman
    8.4/10(47.7k votes)

    #24 - The Red Woman

    S6:E1

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

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  26. Background image for The Wolf and the Lion
    8.5/10(195 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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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 275038 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".