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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!

The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1

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 Heirs of the Dragon
    8.0/10(185 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. Background image for The Rogue Prince
    8.0/10(133 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
  3. Background image for Second of His Name
    8.1/10(123 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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    7.8/10(114 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.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Ira Parker
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    8.0/10(111 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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    7.7/10(113 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. Background image for Driftmark
    8.3/10(108 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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    8.5/10(110 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.

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    Director:Geeta Patel
  10. Background image for The Green Council
    8.0/10(97 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.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess
  11. Background image for The Black Queen
    8.6/10(100 votes)

    #10 - The Black Queen

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Heirs of the Dragon" is the best rated episode of "House of the Dragon" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 185 votes. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by Ryan Condal, it aired on 8/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Rogue Prince".