Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Winter Is Coming 8.0
Air date: 2011-04-17
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: 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.
The Kingsroad 7.9
Air date: 2011-04-24
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Lord Snow 8.1
Air date: 2011-05-01
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.
Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things 8.2
Air date: 2011-05-08
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.
The Wolf and the Lion 8.5
Air date: 2011-05-15
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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.
A Golden Crown 8.4
Air date: 2011-05-22
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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.
You Win or You Die 8.6
Air date: 2011-05-29
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: 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.
The Pointy End 8.2
Air date: 2011-06-05
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: 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.
Baelor 8.9
Air date: 2011-06-12
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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.
Fire and Blood 8.8
Air date: 2011-06-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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.