8.2/1039,432 votes#1 - A Son for a Son
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2024
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
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.2/1034,051 votes#2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2024
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
7.6/1032,210 votes#3 - The Burning Mill
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2024
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
Writer: David Hancock
9.5/1057,927 votes#4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
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
Writer: Ryan Condal
7.3/1030,758 votes#5 - Regent
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2024
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
6.3/1051,371 votes#6 - Smallfolk
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2024
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
Writer: Eileen Shim
8.8/1036,749 votes#7 - The Red Sowing
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2024
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: David Hancock
6.4/1042,621 votes#8 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2024
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
The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2
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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....
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Network:HBO
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"A Son for a Son" is the best rated episode of "House of the Dragon" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 39432 votes. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by Ryan Condal, it aired on 6/16/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rhaenyra the Cruel".