Game of Thrones
Season 1
10 episodes
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S01E01 Winter is Coming
Lord Eddard Stark, ruler of the North, is summoned to court by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the King's Hand. Eddard reluctantly agrees after learning of a possible threat to the King's life. Eddard's bastard son Jon Snow must make a painful decision about his own future, while in the distant east Viserys Targaryen plots to reclaim his father's throne, usurped by Robert, by selling his sister in marriage.
Pilot note — From the desk: Game of Thrones opens its catalog run with “Winter is Coming” (2011-04-17). Global appointment TV in the streaming age; watercooler as worldwide. Leaks, coffee cups, cast fame supernovas, ending discourse eternal.
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S01E02 The Kingsroad
An incident on the Kingsroad threatens Eddard and Robert's friendship. Jon and Tyrion travel to the Wall, where they discover that the reality of the Night's Watch may not match the heroic image of it.
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S01E03 Lord Snow
Jon Snow attempts to find his place amongst the Night's Watch. Eddard and his daughters arrive at King's Landing.
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S01E04 Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
Tyrion stops at Winterfell on his way home and gets a frosty reception from Robb Stark. Eddard's investigation into the death of his predecessor gets underway.
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S01E05 The Wolf and the Lion
Catelyn's actions on the road have repercussions for Eddard. Tyrion enjoys the dubious hospitality of the Eyrie.
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S01E06 A Golden Crown
Viserys is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress towards gaining his crown.
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S01E07 You Win or You Die
Eddard's investigations in King's Landing reach a climax and a dark secret is revealed.
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S01E08 The Pointy End
Tyrion joins his father's army with unexpected allies. Events in King's Landing take a turn for the worse as Arya's lessons are put to the test.
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S01E09 Baelor
Catelyn must negotiate with the irascible Lord Walder Frey.
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S01E10 Fire and Blood
Daenerys must realize her destiny. Jaime finds himself in an unfamiliar predicament.
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