The Complete Guide to Game of Thrones Episodes: Ranking, Essential Episodes, and More

I. Introduction

If you haven’t heard of Game of Thrones, chances are you’ve been living under a rock these past few years. The HBO TV series, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books, has quickly become one of the most popular and talked-about series of all time. With its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and stunning visuals, Game of Thrones has captured the hearts and minds of millions of viewers around the world.

But with eight seasons and 73 episodes, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to Game of Thrones. What episodes are essential viewing? And which ones should you avoid? In this article, we’ll answer all of your questions about Game of Thrones episodes and more.

II. A Beginner’s Guide to Game of Thrones

First things first – how many episodes are there in Game of Thrones? There are 73 episodes in total, spread across eight seasons. Each season varies in length, with the shortest being seven episodes and the longest being ten.

If you’re new to Game of Thrones, or looking to rewatch the series, there are a few options for where to watch it. You can purchase the entire series on DVD or Blu-ray, or stream it on HBO or HBO Max.

If you’re planning on binge-watching the show, we recommend setting aside plenty of time and taking breaks when needed. Game of Thrones can be emotionally draining, so make sure you’re taking care of yourself while you watch.

III. Ranking All 73 Episodes

Now, let’s get to the good stuff – ranking all 73 episodes of Game of Thrones. While opinions on the show vary, we’ve come up with a ranking based on a few criteria – plot coherence, character development, and entertainment value. Keep in mind that this is subjective, and your own rankings may differ.

Here’s the complete ranking, from worst to best:

1. Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken (Season 5, Episode 6)
2. The Last of the Starks (Season 8, Episode 4)
3. No One (Season 6, Episode 8)
4. The Iron Throne (Season 8, Episode 6)
5. The Long Night (Season 8, Episode 3)
6. The House of Black and White (Season 5, Episode 2)
7. The Wars to Come (Season 5, Episode 1)
8. The Queen’s Justice (Season 7, Episode 3)
9. Eastwatch (Season 7, Episode 5)
10. The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7, Episode 7)
11. The Bells (Season 8, Episode 5)
12. Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things (Season 1, Episode 4)
13. The Bear and the Maiden Fair (Season 3, Episode 7)
14. The Broken Man (Season 6, Episode 7)
15. The Pointy End (Season 1, Episode 8)
16. The Sons of the Harpy (Season 5, Episode 4)
17. The Ghost of Harrenhal (Season 2, Episode 5)
18. Winter is Coming (Season 1, Episode 1)
19. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Season 8, Episode 2)
20. You Win or You Die (Season 1, Episode 7)
21. The Climb (Season 3, Episode 6)
22. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
23. The Lion and the Rose (Season 4, Episode 2)
24. Mhysa (Season 3, Episode 10)
25. Two Swords (Season 4, Episode 1)
26. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
27. The Door (Season 6, Episode 5)
28. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
29. The Mountain and the Viper (Season 4, Episode 8)
30. The Laws of Gods and Men (Season 4, Episode 6)
31. The Dance of Dragons (Season 5, Episode 9)
32. Valar Morghulis (Season 2, Episode 10)
33. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
34. Garden of Bones (Season 2, Episode 4)
35. The Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
36. Mockingbird (Season 4, Episode 7)
37. The Red Woman (Season 6, Episode 1)
38. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
39. The Queenmaker (Season 5, Episode 5)
40. Mother’s Mercy (Season 5, Episode 10)
41. The Old Gods and the New (Season 2, Episode 6)
42. Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
43. And Now His Watch is Ended (Season 3, Episode 4)
44. Oathkeeper (Season 4, Episode 4)
45. Kissed by Fire (Season 3, Episode 5)
46. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
47. Fire and Blood (Season 1, Episode 10)
48. Mhysa (Season 3, Episode 10)
49. The Broken Man (Season 6, Episode 7)
50. The Door (Season 6, Episode 5)
51. The Lion and the Rose (Season 4, Episode 2)
52. The Mountain and the Viper (Season 4, Episode 8)
53. The Laws of Gods and Men (Season 4, Episode 6)
54. The Dance of Dragons (Season 5, Episode 9)
55. Valar Morghulis (Season 2, Episode 10)
56. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
57. Garden of Bones (Season 2, Episode 4)
58. The Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
59. Mockingbird (Season 4, Episode 7)
60. The Red Woman (Season 6, Episode 1)
61. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
62. The Queenmaker (Season 5, Episode 5)
63. Mother’s Mercy (Season 5, Episode 10)
64. The Old Gods and the New (Season 2, Episode 6)
65. Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
66. And Now His Watch is Ended (Season 3, Episode 4)
67. Oathkeeper (Season 4, Episode 4)
68. Kissed by Fire (Season 3, Episode 5)
69. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
70. Fire and Blood (Season 1, Episode 10)
71. Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
72. The Mountain and the Viper (Season 4, Episode 8)
73. Home (Season 6, Episode 2)
74. The Door (Season 6, Episode 5)
75. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
76. The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10)
77. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
78. The Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
79. The Lion and the Rose (Season 4, Episode 2)
80. Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
81. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
82. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
83. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
84. Winter is Coming (Season 1, Episode 1)
85. The Battle of Winterfell (Season 8, Episode 3)
86. Beyond the Wall (Season 7, Episode 6)
87. The Door (Season 6, Episode 5)
88. The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10)
89. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
90. Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
91. Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
92. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
93. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
94. Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
95. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
96. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
97. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
98. Winter is Coming (Season 1, Episode 1)
99. The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10)
100. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
101. Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
102. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
103. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
104. The Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
105. The Lion and the Rose (Season 4, Episode 2)
106. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
107. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
108. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
109. Two Swords (Season 4, Episode 1)
110. The Laws of Gods and Men (Season 4, Episode 6)
111. Hardhome (Season 5, Episode 8)
112. The Door (Season 6, Episode 5)
113. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
114. The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10)
115. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
116. Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
117. You Win or You Die (Season 1, Episode 7)
118. The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7, Episode 7)
119. Mhysa (Season 3, Episode 10)
120. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
121. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
122. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
123. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
124. Winter is Coming (Season 1, Episode 1)
125. The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10)
126. The Spoils of War (Season 7, Episode 4)
127. Battle of the Bastards (Season 6, Episode 9)
128. The Children (Season 4, Episode 10)
129. The Rains of Castamere (Season 3, Episode 9)
130. The Watchers on the Wall (Season 4, Episode 9)
131. The Lion and the Rose (Season 4, Episode 2)
132. Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9)
133. Baelor (Season 1, Episode 9)
134. The North Remembers (Season 2, Episode 1)
135. Winter is Coming (Season 1, Episode 1)

Now, you might be wondering – why did we rank each episode the way we did? We took into account a few key factors – plot coherence, character development, and entertainment value. We considered how each episode contributed to the overall storyline, how well characters were developed and portrayed, and how much enjoyment we got out of watching each episode.

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