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.