Game of Thrones: Season 1

2011 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.4

What Season 1 of Game of Thrones

Fifteen years after the rebellion, Robert Baratheon rules the Seven Kingdoms from King's Landing and holds the Iron Throne. After the death of Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, Robert asks his friend Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, to take the post. Ned arrives in the capital and uncovers schemes that threaten the great houses. The Starks and the Lannisters plan to seize control of the throne, and their rivalry threatens a fragile peace. Across the Narrow Sea, Princess Daenerys, heir to the old dynasty, waits with her brother Viserys. Beyond the Great Wall, which protects the realms, an ancient evil has returned.

10episodes

Apr 17, 2011premiered

Jun 19, 2011latest episode

9.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Winter Is Coming
Apr 17, 2011 · 62 min · ★ 8.2
Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, is dead. King Robert Baratheon plans to ask his oldest friend, Eddard Stark, to take Jon's place. Across the sea, Viserys Targaryen plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.
Directing: Tim Van Patten · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Joseph Mawle, Art Parkinson, Kristian Nairn, Bronson Webb
1x02 The Kingsroad
Apr 24, 2011 · 56 min · ★ 8.0
While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to Kings Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to The Wall. Tyrion joins them.
Directing: Tim Van Patten · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Joseph Mawle, Roxanne McKee, Sarita Piotrowski, Rhodri Hosking
1x03 Lord Snow
May 1, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.
Directing: Brian Kirk · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Josef Altin, Owen Teale, Joseph Mawle, James Cosmo
1x04 Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
May 8, 2011 · 56 min · ★ 8.2
Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.
Directing: Brian Kirk · Writing: Bryan Cogman · Starring: Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, Joe Dempsie, Conleth Hill
1x05 The Wolf and the Lion
May 15, 2011 · 55 min · ★ 8.5
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.
Directing: Brian Kirk · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Jerome Flynn, Conleth Hill, Lino Facioli, Eugene Simon
1x06 A Golden Crown
May 22, 2011 · 53 min · ★ 8.5
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.
Directing: Daniel Minahan · Writing: Jane Espenson, D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Jerome Flynn, Lino Facioli, Eugene Simon, Finn Jones
1x07 You Win or You Die
May 29, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.7
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.
Directing: Daniel Minahan · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Charles Dance, John Bradley, Conleth Hill, Josef Altin
1x08 The Pointy End
Jun 5, 2011 · 59 min · ★ 8.3
Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.
Directing: Daniel Minahan · Writing: George R.R. Martin · Starring: Charles Dance, Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, Conleth Hill
1x09 Baelor
Jun 12, 2011 · 57 min · ★ 9.0
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.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Charles Dance, Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, Conleth Hill
1x10 Fire and Blood Season Finale
Jun 19, 2011 · 53 min · ★ 8.8
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.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: D. B. Weiss, David Benioff · Starring: Charles Dance, Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, Joe Dempsie