The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(215 votes)

   #1 - The Heirs of the Dragon

   S1:E18/21/2022

   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

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Ryan Condal
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   7.8/10(158 votes)

   #2 - The Rogue Prince

   S1:E28/28/2022

   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

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   Director:Greg Yaitanes

   Writer:Ryan Condal
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   7.9/10(146 votes)

   #3 - Second of His Name

   S1:E39/4/2022

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

   Director:Greg Yaitanes

   Writers:Ryan Condal, Gabe Fonseca

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   Director:Greg Yaitanes

   Writers:Ryan Condal, Gabe Fonseca
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   7.6/10(137 votes)

   #4 - King of the Narrow Sea

   S1:E49/11/2022

   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

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   Director:Clare Kilner

   Writer:Ira Parker
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   7.8/10(133 votes)

   #5 - We Light the Way

   S1:E59/18/2022

   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

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   Director:Clare Kilner

   Writer:Charmaine DeGraté
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   7.4/10(134 votes)

   #6 - The Princess and the Queen

   S1:E69/25/2022

   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

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Sara Hess
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   8.1/10(127 votes)

   #7 - Driftmark

   S1:E710/2/2022

   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

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Kevin Lau
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   8.3/10(129 votes)

   #8 - The Lord of the Tides

   S1:E810/9/2022

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

   Director:Geeta Patel

   Writer:Eileen Shim

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   Director:Geeta Patel

   Writer:Eileen Shim
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   7.8/10(114 votes)

   #9 - The Green Council

   S1:E910/16/2022

   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

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   Director:Clare Kilner

   Writer:Sara Hess
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    8.4/10(116 votes)

    #10 - The Black Queen

    S1:E1010/23/2022

    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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    Director:Greg Yaitanes

    Writer:Ryan Condal