1.01 – Winter Is Coming
Aired on April 17, 2011 – Directed by Tim Van Patten




Eddard Stark is torn between his family and an old friend when asked to serve at the side of King Robert Baratheon; Viserys plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.
1.02 – The Kingsroad
Aired on April 24, 2011 – Directed by Tim Van Patten



While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to King’s Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to the Wall. Tyrion joins them.
1.03 – Lord Snow
Aired on May 1, 2011 – Directed by Brian Kirk



Jon begins his training with the Night’s Watch; Ned confronts his past and future at King’s Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.
1.04 – Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
Aired on April 24, 2011 – Directed by Brian Kirk


Eddard investigates Jon Arryn’s murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night’s Watch.
1.06 – A Golden Crown
Aired on May 22, 2011 – Directed by Daniel Minahan



While recovering from his battle with Jaime, 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.
1.08 – The Pointy End
Aired on June 5, 2011 – Directed by Daniel Minahan




The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father’s northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.
1.09 – Baelor
Aired on June 12, 2011 – Directed by Alan Taylor




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.
1.10 – Fire and Blood
Aired on June 19, 2011 – Directed by Alan Taylor



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.