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The Best Episodes Written By David Benioff

Every TV Episode Written by David Benioff Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Hardhome
    9.3/10(238 votes)

    #1 - Hardhome

    S5:E8

    Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Battle of the Bastards
    9.3/10(347 votes)

    #2 - Battle of the Bastards

    S6:E9

    Slaver envoys demand terms of surrender in Meereen. Ramsay plays the odds in defense of Winterfell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - The Winds of Winter
    9.3/10(294 votes)

    #3 - The Winds of Winter

    S6:E10

    Cersei faces a day of reckoning. Daenerys antes up for the 'Great Game.'

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rains of Castamere
    9.2/10(253 votes)

    #4 - The Rains of Castamere

    S3:E9

    House Frey joins forces with House Tully. Jon faces his most difficult test yet.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Baelor
    8.9/10(220 votes)

    #5 - Baelor

    S1:E9

    Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - The Door
    8.9/10(235 votes)

    #6 - The Door

    S6:E5

    Tyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Children
    8.8/10(194 votes)

    #7 - The Children

    S4:E10

    Circumstances change after an unexpected arrival from north of the Wall. Dany must face harsh realities. Bran learns more about his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth about his situation.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - The Mountain and the Viper
    8.8/10(211 votes)

    #8 - The Mountain and the Viper

    S4:E8

    Mole's Town receives some unexpected visitors. Littlefinger's motives are questioned. Tyrion's fate is decided.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - The Dance of Dragons
    8.8/10(191 votes)

    #9 - The Dance of Dragons

    S5:E9

    Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Fire and Blood
    8.8/10(212 votes)

    #10 - Fire and Blood

    S1:E10

    With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - The Spoils of War
    8.8/10(238 votes)

    #11 - The Spoils of War

    S7:E4

    The Lannisters pay their debts. Daenerys weighs her options. Arya comes home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended
    8.8/10(190 votes)

    #12 - And Now His Watch Is Ended

    S3:E4

    The Night's Watch takes stock. Varys meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Dany exchanges a chain for a whip.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Valar Morghulis
    8.7/10(183 votes)

    #13 - Valar Morghulis

    S2:E10

    Tyrion wakes up in a new world; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - The Watchers on the Wall
    8.7/10(197 votes)

    #14 - The Watchers on the Wall

    S4:E9

    Jon Snow and the rest of the Night's Watch face the biggest challenge to the Wall yet.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - You Win or You Die
    8.6/10(208 votes)

    #15 - You Win or You Die

    S1:E7

    Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - The Dragon and the Wolf
    8.5/10(214 votes)

    #16 - The Dragon and the Wolf

    S7:E7

    Tyrion tries to save Westeros from itself. Sansa questions loyalties.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wolf and the Lion
    8.5/10(212 votes)

    #17 - The Wolf and the Lion

    S1:E5

    Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Mother's Mercy
    8.5/10(183 votes)

    #18 - Mother's Mercy

    S5:E10

    Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Mhysa
    8.4/10(179 votes)

    #19 - Mhysa

    S3:E10

    Joffrey challenges Tywin. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - A Golden Crown
    8.4/10(211 votes)

    #20 - A Golden Crown

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Book of the Stranger
    8.4/10(188 votes)

    #21 - Book of the Stranger

    S6:E4

    Tyrion strikes a deal. Jorah and Daario undertake a difficult task. Jaime and Cersei try to improve their situation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Second Sons
    8.3/10(167 votes)

    #22 - Second Sons

    S3:E8

    Dany meets the Titan's Bastard; King's Landing hosts a royal wedding.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Mockingbird
    8.3/10(180 votes)

    #23 - Mockingbird

    S4:E7

    Tyrion enlists an unlikely ally. Daario entreats Dany to allow him to do what he does best. Jon's warnings fall on deaf ears.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Gift
    8.2/10(178 votes)

    #24 - The Gift

    S5:E7

    Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Benioff

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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - Flowers for Charlie
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Flowers for Charlie

    S9:E8

    When an experiment successfully multiplies Charlie's intellect and takes him away from the bar, the rest of the gang find themselves struggling to complete the menial "Charlie Work" that has kept the bar running for so long.

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    Writer:David Benioff

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David Benioff Ratings Summary

"Hardhome" is the best rated episode written by David Benioff. It scored 9.3/10 based on 238 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/31/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Battle of the Bastards".