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The Worst Episodes of Game of Thrones

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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. 4.0/10(271.8k votes)

    #1 - The Iron Throne

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    S8:E6

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

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  2. 5.5/10(176.5k votes)

    #2 - The Last of the Starks

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    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. 5.9/10(206.1k votes)

    #3 - The Bells

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    S8:E5

    Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

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  4. 7.5/10(232.0k votes)

    #4 - The Long Night

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    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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  5. 7.6/10(142.6k votes)

    #5 - Winterfell

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    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
  6. 7.9/10(37.7k votes)

    #6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

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    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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  8. 7.9/10(141.6k votes)

    #7 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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    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
  9. 8.3/10(36.1k votes)

    #8 - The Night Lands

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    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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  10. 8.3/10(36.9k votes)

    #9 - The Wars to Come

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    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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  11. 8.3/10(33.7k votes)

    #10 - The House of Black and White

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    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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  12. 8.3/10(32.8k votes)

    #11 - High Sparrow

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    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. 8.3/10(40.3k votes)

    #12 - Blood of My Blood

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    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
  14. 8.3/10(43.8k votes)

    #13 - No One

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    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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  15. 8.4/10(34.2k votes)

    #14 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

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    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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  16. 8.4/10(46.7k votes)

    #15 - The Red Woman

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    S6:E1

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

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  17. 8.5/10(43.3k votes)

    #16 - Lord Snow

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    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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  18. 8.5/10(33.5k votes)

    #17 - Sons of the Harpy

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    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
  19. 8.5/10(33.7k votes)

    #18 - Kill the Boy

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    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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  20. 8.5/10(39.5k votes)

    #19 - The Broken Man

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    S6:E7

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

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    Director:Mark Mylod
  21. 8.5/10(57.9k votes)

    #20 - Dragonstone

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    S7:E1

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

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  22. 8.6/10(45.8k votes)

    #21 - The Kingsroad

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    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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  23. 8.6/10(41.2k votes)

    #22 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

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    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
  24. 8.6/10(38.0k votes)

    #23 - The North Remembers

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    S2:E1

    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.

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  25. 8.6/10(34.7k votes)

    #24 - Garden of Bones

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    S2:E4

    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.

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  26. 8.6/10(34.8k votes)

    #25 - The Ghost of Harrenhal

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    S2:E5

    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.

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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 271760 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".