Game of Thrones: Season 1 Recap
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15 episodes
1. Winter Is Coming
1. Winter Is Coming
Series Premiere. Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports from a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert and Lannisters arrive at Winterfell; the exiled Viserys Targaryen forges a powerful new allegiance.
1 h 7 min
Apr 16, 2011
2. The Kingsroad
2. The Kingsroad
Bran's fate remains in doubt. Having agreed to become the King's Hand, Ned leaves The North with daughters Sansa and Arya, while Catelyn stays behind to tend to Bran. Jon Snow heads north to join the brotherhood of the Night's Watch. Tyrion decides to forgo the trip south with his family, instead joining Jon in the entourage heading to the Wall. Viserys bides his time in hopes of winning back t...
1 h 2 min
Apr 23, 2011
2. The Kingsroad
2. The Kingsroad
As Bran miraculously survives his fall from the tower, Cersei and Jaime plot to ensure his silence; Jon and Tyrion decide to go to the Wall.
55min
Apr 23, 2011
3. Lord Snow
3. Lord Snow
Arriving at King's Landing after his long journey, Ned is shocked to learn of the Crown's profligacy from his new advisors. At Castle Black, Jon Snow impresses Tyrion at the expense of greener recruits. Suspicious the Lannisters had a hand in Bran's fall, Catelyn covertly follows her husband to King's Landing, where she is intercepted by Petyr Baelish, a.k.a. "Littlefinger," a shrewd longtime a...
1 h 4 min
Apr 30, 2011
4. Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
4. Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
Ned probes Arryn's death. Jon takes measures to protect Sam. Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.
56min
May 7, 2011
4. Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
4. Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
Ned looks to a book for clues to the death of his predecessor, and uncovers one of King Robert's bastards. Robert and his guests witness a tournament honoring Ned. Jon takes measures to protect Sam from further abuse at Castle Black; a frustrated Viserys clashes with Daenerys in Vaes Dothrak; Sansa imagines her future as a queen, while Arya envisions a far different future. Catelyn rallies her ...
1 h 1 min
May 7, 2011
5. The Wolf and the Lion
5. The Wolf and the Lion
Incensed over news of Daenerys' alliance with the Dothraki, Robert orders a pre-emptive strike on the Targaryens that drives a wedge in his relationship with Ned. A captive Tyrion helps Catelyn, but receives a cold reception at the Eyrie from her sister, John Arryn's widow Lysa. Sansa is charmed by the dashing Ser Loras Tyrell, a.k.a. the Knight of Flowers. Arya overhears a plot against her fat...
1 h 1 min
May 14, 2011
6. A Golden Crown
6. A Golden Crown
Ned makes a controversial decree; Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Viserys receives final payment for Daenerys.
60min
May 21, 2011
6. A Golden Crown
6. A Golden Crown
Reinstated as the Hand, Ned sits for the King while Robert is on a hunt. Ned issues a decree that could have long-term consequences. Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Joffrey apologizes to Sansa; Viserys receives from Drogo his final payment for Daenerys.
53min
May 21, 2011
7. You Win or You Die
7. You Win or You Die
Explaining that the future of the Lannisters is at stake, Tywin presses Jaime to "be the man you were meant to be" as they prepare for battle. Ned confronts Cersei about the secrets that killed Jon Arryn. With the fate of the missing Benjen very much on his mind, Jon takes his Night's Watch vows, though not with the assignment he coveted. After Ser Jorah saves Daenerys from treachery, an enrage...
1 h 5 min
May 28, 2011
8. The Pointy End
8. The Pointy End
In the aftermath of Ned's capture, Syrio and Arya face off against Lannister guards while Cersei manipulates Sansa to her own ends. Robb rallies his father's northern allies against Tywin Lannister and heads south to war. Tyrion forms an uneasy alliance with the hill tribes and reunites with his father. Jon lashes out at Thorne and battles a mysterious attacker from beyond the Wall. Dany is for...
1 h 5 min
Jun 4, 2011
9. Baelor
9. Baelor
With Sansas life in danger, Ned makes a fateful decision. Catelyn brokers an unsavory deal with the slippery Walder Frey. Tyrion acquires a mistress and is forced by his father to fight on the front lines. Robb wins his first major victory and captures a prized prisoner. Jon is rewarded for his valor and discovers a dark secret about Maester Aemon. As Drogo's wound festers, Dany defies Qotho an...
1 h 2 min
Jun 11, 2011
9. Baelor
9. Baelor
Ned makes a fateful decision. Robb takes a prized prisoner. Dany finds her reign imperiled.
56min
Jun 11, 2011
10. Fire and Blood
10. Fire and Blood
Season 1 Finale. As tragic news spreads across the Seven Kingdoms, Bran and Rickon share a prophetic dream, Catelyn interrogates Jaime about her son's fall, and Robb's destiny is forever changed. After a surprising decision by his father, Tyrion heads south. Meanwhile, Arya assumes a new identity in an attempt to escape King's Landing, and Sansa is terrorized by Joffrey. At the Wall, Jon is for...
1h
Jun 18, 2011
10. Fire and Blood
10. Fire and Blood
As tragic news spreads across the Seven Kingdoms, Bran and Rickon share a prophetic dream, Catelyn interrogates Jaime about her sons fall, and Robb's destiny is forever changed.
53min
Jun 18, 2011
Bonus
2min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E10
5min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E9
4min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E8
5min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E7
5min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E6
5min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E5
5min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E4
3min 
Game of Thrones: Old Nan
2min 
Game of Thrones: Inside S1 E3
4min 
Game of Thrones: Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
2min 
Game of Thrones: Viserys Targaryen
2min 
Game of Thrones: Tyrion Lannister
2min
