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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!

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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Iron Throne" is the worst rated episode of "Game of Thrones". It scored 4/10 based on 268254 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".

  • The Iron Throne
    4.0/10268,254 votes
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    #1 - The Iron Throne

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2019

    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

  • The Last of the Starks
    5.5/10174,688 votes
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    #2 - The Last of the Starks

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2019

    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

  • The Bells
    5.9/10204,002 votes
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    #3 - The Bells

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2019

    Daenerys brings her forces to King's Landing.

    Director: Miguel Sapochnik

    Writer: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

  • The Long Night
    7.5/10229,502 votes
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    #4 - The Long Night

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2019

    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

  • Winterfell
    7.6/10141,062 votes
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    #5 - Winterfell

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2019

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

    Director: David Nutter

    Writer: Dave Hill

  • Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
    7.9/1036,541 votes
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    #6 - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2015

    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

  • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    7.9/10139,933 votes
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    #7 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2019

    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

  • The Night Lands
    8.3/1034,961 votes
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    #8 - The Night Lands

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2012

    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

  • The Wars to Come
    8.3/1035,913 votes
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    #9 - The Wars to Come

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2015

    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

  • The House of Black and White
    8.3/1032,701 votes
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    #10 - The House of Black and White

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2015

    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

  • High Sparrow
    8.3/1031,803 votes
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    #11 - High Sparrow

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2015

    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

  • Blood of My Blood
    8.3/1039,283 votes
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    #12 - Blood of My Blood

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/29/2016

    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

  • No One
    8.3/1042,796 votes
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    #13 - No One

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2016

    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

  • Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/1033,152 votes
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    #14 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2013

    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 Red Woman
    8.4/1045,685 votes
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    #15 - The Red Woman

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016

    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 Snow
    8.5/1041,948 votes
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    #16 - Lord Snow

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2011

    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

  • Sons of the Harpy
    8.5/1032,563 votes
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    #17 - Sons of the Harpy

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2015

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

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Dave Hill

  • Kill the Boy
    8.5/1032,719 votes
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    #18 - Kill the Boy

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2015

    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 Broken Man
    8.5/1038,502 votes
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    #19 - The Broken Man

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016

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

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Bryan Cogman

  • Dragonstone
    8.5/1056,845 votes
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    #20 - Dragonstone

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2017

    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

  • The Kingsroad
    8.6/1044,363 votes
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    #21 - The Kingsroad

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2011

    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

  • Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
    8.6/1039,911 votes
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    #22 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2011

    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

  • The North Remembers
    8.6/1036,894 votes
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    #23 - The North Remembers

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2012

    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

  • Garden of Bones
    8.6/1033,590 votes
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    #24 - Garden of Bones

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2012

    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 Ghost of Harrenhal
    8.6/1033,741 votes
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    #25 - The Ghost of Harrenhal

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2012

    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