8.7/1078,675 votes#1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.3/1062,636 votes#2 - The Rogue Prince
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2022
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
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.7/1063,888 votes#3 - Second of His Name
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2022
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan Condal, Gabe Fonseca
8.4/1053,496 votes#4 - King of the Narrow Sea
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2022
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
8.8/1054,132 votes#5 - We Light the Way
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2022
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Charmaine DeGraté
8.0/1047,790 votes#6 - The Princess and the Queen
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Sara Hess
9.1/1053,591 votes#7 - Driftmark
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Kevin Lau
9.3/1059,110 votes#8 - The Lord of the Tides
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2022
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Eileen Shim
8.7/1046,240 votes#9 - The Green Council
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2022
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
9.2/1046,588 votes#10 - The Black Queen
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/23/2022
Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan Condal
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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....
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Heirs of the Dragon" is the best rated episode of "House of the Dragon" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 78675 votes. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by Ryan Condal, it aired on 8/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Rogue Prince".