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Game of Thrones: Season 1

10 Episodes | TV-MA

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin (Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author), this sprawling HBO drama series is set in a grounded fantasy world inhabited by ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute, much like our own real world.

Season 1
Episodes

Season 1 Episodes

1.Winter Is Coming

Series Premiere. Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports from a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert arrives at Winterfell.

2.The Kingsroad

The Lannisters plot to ensure Bran's silence; Jon and Tyrion head to the Wall; Ned faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.

3.Lord Snow

Jon impresses Tyrion at Castle Black; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

4.Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

Ned probes Arryn's death; Jon takes measures to protect Sam; Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.

5.The Wolf and the Lion

Ned refuses an order from the King; Tyrion escapes one perilous encounter, only to find himself in another.

6.A Golden Crown

Ned makes a controversial decree; Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Viserys receives final payment for Daenerys.

7.You Win or You Die

Ned confronts Cersei about her secrets; Jon takes his Night's Watch vows; Drogo promises to lead the Dorthraki to King's Landing.

8.The Pointy End

The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war.

9.Baelor

Ned makes a fateful decision; Robb takes a prized prisoner; Dany finds her reign imperiled.

10.Fire and Blood

Season 1 Finale. A new king rises in the North; a Khaleesi finds new hope.

Behind the Scenes

Go inside the episodes of Season 1.

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S1 E1: Winter Is Coming
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S1 E2: The Kindsroad
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S1 E3: Lord Snow
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S1 E5: The Wolf and the Lion
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S1 E6: A Golden Crown
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S1 E7: You Win Or You Die
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S1 E8: The Pointy End
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S1 E9: Baelor
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S1 E10: Fire and Blood

SPOILERS FOLLOW

50 Surprising Things About Season 1

Whether you’re watching for the first time, or revisiting the series again, here are 50 factoids about the first season you may not have known.

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Season 1 Extras

Watch your favorite scenes and clips from Season 1.

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S1 E1: Dany and Khal Drogo
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S1 E2: Jamie and Jon in Winterfell Courtyard
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S1 E3: Jon Training in Castle Black
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S1 E4: Sansa and Septa in the Throne Room
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S1 E5: Littlefinger Talks to Varys
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S1 E6: Ned Wakes Up
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S1 E7: Maester Luwin Speaks With Osha
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S1 E8: Tyrion Walking With Bronn

Interviews

Check out these Making Game of Thrones Q&As from Season 1. Spoilers follow.

SEASON 1 EPISODE 6

Harry Lloyd Explains How to Wake the Dragon

The actor behind Dany’s older brother Viserys shares his most liberating moments in the season and prepping for that crowning scene.