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The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3

Every episode of House of the Dragon Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
    9.1/10(60199 votes)

    #1 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

    S3:E1

    Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:Ryan J. Condal

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  2. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 - Queen's Landing
    9.2/10(51091 votes)

    #2 - Queen's Landing

    S3:E2

    As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess

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  3. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 - Rhaenyra Triumphant
    8.1/10(34357 votes)

    #3 - Rhaenyra Triumphant

    S3:E3

    Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess

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  4. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 - Tumbleton
    7.5/10(29887 votes)

    #4 - Tumbleton

    S3:E4

    Ormund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:David Hancock

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  5. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 - Unbowed and Unbent
    7.6/10(26720 votes)

    #5 - Unbowed and Unbent

    S3:E5

    As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writer:Philippa Goslett

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  6. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 - Faceless Men
    7.6/10(24316 votes)

    #6 - Faceless Men

    S3:E6

    While Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writers:David Hancock, Shyam Popat

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  7. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 - The Dragon in Winter
    8.2/10(27291 votes)

    #7 - The Dragon in Winter

    S3:E7

    Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writers:Philippa Goslett, Zenzele Price

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  8. House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 - The Treasons at Tumbleton
    9.0/10(29915 votes)

    #8 - The Treasons at Tumbleton

    S3:E8

    Shifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writers:Ryan J. Condal, Ti Mikkel

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood" is the best rated episode of "House of the Dragon" season 3. It scored 9.1/10 based on 60199 votes. Directed by Loni Peristere and written by Ryan J. Condal, it aired on 6/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Queen's Landing".