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The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon

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Every episode of House of the Dragon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of House of the Dragon!

The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights....

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  1. Background image for The Lord of the Tides
    8.4/10(116 votes)

    #1 - The Lord of the Tides

    S1:E8

    Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.

    Director:Geeta Patel
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  2. Background image for The Black Queen
    8.4/10(106 votes)

    #2 - The Black Queen

    S1:E10

    Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
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  3. Background image for The Red Dragon and the Gold
    8.4/10(74 votes)

    #3 - The Red Dragon and the Gold

    S2:E4

    In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

    Director:Alan Taylor
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  4. Background image for The Red Sowing
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    #4 - The Red Sowing

    S2:E7

    As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.

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  5. Background image for Driftmark
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #5 - Driftmark

    S1:E7

    As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.

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  6. Background image for The Heirs of the Dragon
    7.9/10(192 votes)

    #6 - The Heirs of the Dragon

    S1:E1

    Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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  8. Background image for The Rogue Prince
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    #7 - The Rogue Prince

    S1:E2

    Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
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  9. Background image for Second of His Name
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    #8 - Second of His Name

    S1:E3

    Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.

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  10. Background image for We Light the Way
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #9 - We Light the Way

    S1:E5

    Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.

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  11. Background image for The Green Council
    7.9/10(104 votes)

    #10 - The Green Council

    S1:E9

    While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess
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  12. Background image for A Son for a Son
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    #11 - A Son for a Son

    S2:E1

    While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.

    Director:Alan Taylor
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  13. Background image for King of the Narrow Sea
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #12 - King of the Narrow Sea

    S1:E4

    Daemon returns to court after the successful completion of the battle. Princess Rhaenyra must deal with potential suitors in order to keep her line of succession.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Ira Parker
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  14. Background image for Rhaenyra the Cruel
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Rhaenyra the Cruel

    S2:E2

    As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess
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  15. Background image for The Burning Mill
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #14 - The Burning Mill

    S2:E3

    As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

    Director:Geeta Patel
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  16. Background image for The Princess and the Queen
    7.5/10(120 votes)

    #15 - The Princess and the Queen

    S1:E6

    Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.

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  17. Background image for Regent
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #16 - Regent

    S2:E5

    Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Ti Mikkel
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  18. Background image for Smallfolk
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    #17 - Smallfolk

    S2:E6

    With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
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  19. Background image for The Queen Who Ever Was
    6.8/10(61 votes)

    #18 - The Queen Who Ever Was

    S2:E8

    As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Sara Hess
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Lord of the Tides" is the best rated episode of "House of the Dragon". It scored 8.4/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Geeta Patel and written by Eileen Shim, it aired on 10/9/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Black Queen".