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The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1

Every episode of House of the Dragon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1!

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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. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
    8.7/10(80467 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rogue Prince
    8.3/10(64217 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 3 - Second of His Name
    8.7/10(65495 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 4 - King of the Narrow Sea
    8.4/10(55042 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 5 - We Light the Way
    8.8/10(55692 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6 - The Princess and the Queen
    8.0/10(49296 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 7 - Driftmark
    9.1/10(55159 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 8 - The Lord of the Tides
    9.3/10(60970 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 - The Green Council
    8.7/10(47725 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 10 - The Black Queen
    9.3/10(48284 votes)

    #10 - 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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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 80467 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".