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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 10 – Mother’s Mercy
Director: David Nutter
Game of Thrones Season 2 (episode 6/7)
Game of Thrones Season 3 (episode 8/9)
“The Rains of Castamere” (Red Wedding)
Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
Viewership:
S5E10: 8.11 Million (U.S. Only)
S5E9: 7.14 Million (U.S. only)
S5E8: 7.01 Million (U.S. only)
S5E7: 5.40 Million (U.S. only)
S5E6: 6.24 Million (U.S. only)
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Ratings
S5E10: 98%
S5E9: 94%
S5E8: 100%
S5E7: 90%
S5E6: 60%
S5E5: 100%
S5E4: 100%
S5E3: 100%
S5E2: 95%
S5E1: 100%
Episode Summary:
Sam, Gilly and her child leave for Oldtown for Sam to become a maester. Selyse hangs herself, half of Stannis’ forces and Melisandre desert him, and Stannis is defeated by the Boltons and killed by Brienne. Sansa escapes her room, but is caught by Myranda. Reek kills Myranda, and leaps with Sansa from the walls to escape Winterfell. Cersei confesses to laying with Lancel and is forced to walk naked to the Red Keep, as the crowd jeers, spits, and flings filth at her. She is received by a new member of the Kingsguard: Ser Robert Strong. Jaime, Myrcella, Bronn and Trystane sail from Dorne. After Myrcella tells Jaime that she knows she is his daughter, her nose starts bleeding, having been poisoned by Ellaria. Arya infiltrates the brothel and kills Ser Meryn. Jaqen takes his own life to repay the Many-Faced God for the life stolen by Arya, and Arya is blinded. Varys arrives in Meereeen to rule the city with Tyrion, Grey Worm and Missandei, while Daario and Jorah search for Daenerys, who, far away, is found by a Dothraki khalassar. At Castle Black a group of brothers, including Alliser and Olly, mutiny against Jon, leaving him to die.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 09 – A Dance of Dragons
Director: David Nutter
Game of Thrones Season 2 (episode 6/7)
Game of Thrones Season 3 (episode 8/9)
“The Rains of Castamere” (Red Wedding)
Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
Viewership:
S5E9: 7.14 Million (U.S. only)
S5E8: 7.01 Million (U.S. only)
S5E7: 5.40 Million (U.S. only)
S5E6: 6.24 Million (U.S. only)
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Ratings
S5E9: 94%
S5E8: 100%
S5E7: 90%
S5E6: 60%
S5E5: 100%
S5E4: 100%
S5E3: 100%
S5E2: 95%
S5E1: 100%
Episode Summary:
In the midst of a snowstorm, Stannis’ camp is sabotaged when Ramsay’s men light fires to destroy his supplies. Melisandre is convinced that they need to make a good sacrifice to reach Winterfell, so Stannis reluctantly sacrifices his daughter Princess Shireen, burning her alive at the stake, while she desperately cries out for her parents. Jon and the wildlings return to the Wall, where their welcome is fraught with tension. In Dorne, Prince Doran agrees that Jaime can return to King’s Landing with Myrcella, but only if Trystane accompanies them and serves on the small council in Oberyn’s place. In Meereen, the fighting pits reopen and Daenerys is stunned to see Jorah fight for her forgiveness. Although he is successful, his triumph is interrupted by a fierce attack by the Sons of the Harpy, who quickly surround Dany and her supporters. Just as hope seems lost, Drogon arrives, and Daenerys mounts her dragon and flies away from Meereen, her followers and enemies watching alike in awe.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 08 – Hardhome
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
Viewership:
S5E8: 7.01 Million (U.S. only)
S5E7: 5.40 Million (U.S. only)
S5E6: 6.24 Million (U.S. only)
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Ratings
S5E8: 100%
S5E7: 90%
S5E6: 60%
S5E5: 100%
S5E4: 100%
S5E3: 100%
S5E2: 95%
S5E1: 100%
Episode Summary:
Cersei refuses to confess her sins. Qyburn informs her that Pycelle has sent for Kevan to serve as the King’s Hand, and that “the work continues.” Arya assumes the identity of Lana, an oyster seller. Jaqen tells her to learn everything about a man who takes wagers on whether or not ships arrive at their destinations, and then poison him. Olly asks Sam why Jon trusts the wildings, to which Sam replies that he has no other choice; otherwise they don’t stand a chance against the army of the dead. Sansa asks Reek why he told Ramsay about her escape plans, and he says there is no escape. He then finally reveals that he faked the deaths of her younger brothers. Ramsay suggests to his father that they move on Stannis and asks for twenty good men. In Meereen, Tyrion convinces Daenerys to spare Jorah’s life and exile him again. Jorah instead goes back to Yezzan and asks permission to fight in the pits. Daenerys accepts Tyrion into her council. Arriving at Hardhome, Jon and Tormund manage to convince about five thousand wildlings to come back with them, showing them the dragonglass and offering them lands south of the Wall. Hardhome is suddenly attacked by an army of wights, and Jon and the other rangers help defend it. A White Walker attacks Jon, but is killed by Jon’s Valyrian steel-sword. As Jon, the other rangers and the wildings sail away, they witness the Night’s King reviving the deceased wildings.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 07 – The Gift
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
Viewership:
S5E7: TBD Million (U.S. only)
S5E6: 6.24 Million (U.S. only)
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Ratings
S5E7: 90%
S5E6: 60%
S5E5: 100%
S5E4: 100%
S5E3: 100%
S5E2: 95%
S5E1: 100%
Episode Summary:
Jon leaves for Hardhome with Tormund and some rangers. Maester Aemon dies shortly after. Gilly is attacked by two brothers, but Sam comes to her rescue. He is badly beaten, and Gilly tends to him before the two have sex. Sansa asks Reek to help her escape Winterfell, but Reek instead informs Ramsay, who flays the old lady whom Sansa learned the signal from. At the camp of Stannis’ army, Melisandre asks permission to sacrifice Shireen; Stannis is disgusted and refuses. Jorah and Tyrion are sold as slaves to Yezzan zo Qaggaz. The two are brought to the pits; after defeating the other slaves, Jorah reveals his identity to Daenerys, and that he brought Tyrion Lannister as a gift. Myrcella asks Jaime why he came to rescue her when what she wants is to marry Trystane. Tyene reveals to Bronn that she poisoned him. She gives him the antidote after he names her the world’s most beautiful woman. Olenna is declined by the High Sparrow when she demands Loras and Margaery be released. Later, the High Sparrow reveals to Cersei his knowledge of hers and Lancel’s relationship and has her imprisoned.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 06 – Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Brian Cogman
Viewership:
S5E6: 6.24 Million (U.S. only)
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Ratings
S5E6: 60%
S5E5: 100%
S5E4: 100%
S5E3: 100%
S5E2: 95%
S5E1: 100%
Episode Summary:
Jaqen takes Arya to a chamber underneath the temple, where the faces of all the people that have died in the temple are stored. Jaime and Bronn reach the Water Gardens, where they find Myrcella and attempt to take her. They are attacked by the Sand Snakes but the fight is quickly broken up by Dornish guards. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers whom Tyrion manages to convince to take them to the fighting pits of Meereen, since Jorah is a good warrior. Petyr meets with Cersei and informs her that Roose plans to marry Sansa to Ramsay, which infuriates her. Petyr convinces her to allow him to lead the knights of the Vale to Winterfell to destroy both the Boltons and Stannis, asking that he be named Warden of the North in return. Olenna arrives in King’s Landing and warns Cersei that the confinement of Loras has put their alliance in peril. At Loras’ holy inquest, Loras and Margaery both state that there is no evidence that Loras is homosexual. However, after Olyvar is brought in and testifies against him, Loras is set to be brought to trial, while Margaery is arrested for lying to the High Sparrow. In Winterfell, Sansa is married to Ramsay, who consummates the marriage by raping her in front of Reek.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 05 – Kill the Boy
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Brian Cogman
Viewership:
S5E5: 6.56 Million (U.S. only)
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Summary:
Brienne and Podrick arrive at an inn close to Winterfell and asks for help to get a message to Sansa, who, in Winterfell, is reunited with Reek, formerly Theon Greyjoy. Ramsay forces Reek to apologize to Sansa for murdering her younger brothers. At the Wall, Tormund Giantsbane accepts an alliance with the Night’s Watch in exchange for settlement south of the Wall. He tells Jon that most of the wildlings have made their way to Hardhome, and that Jon must accompany him to speak with the wildlings, which Jon accepts. Later, Stannis’ army marches on Winterfell, along with Selyse and Shireen. In Meereen, Grey Worm rests under the watchful eye of Missandei, while Daenerys decides to reopen the fighting pits and marry Hizdar to make peace with the people of Meereen. At sea, Tyrion and Jorah sail through Valyria. They see Drogon fly overhead before they are attacked by a group of stone men. They manage to escape, but Jorah is infected with greyscale, though he keeps this a secret.
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Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 04 – Sons of the Harpy
Director: Mark Mylod
Writer: Dave Hill
Viewership:
S5E4: 6.82 Million (U.S. only)
S5E3: 6.71 Million (U.S. only)
S5E2: 6.81 Million (U.S. only)
S5E1: 8.00 Million (U.S. only)
Episode Summary:
The Sparrows seize Loras Tyrell, and Margaery is enraged, but Tommen proves too weak to arrange his release. Mellisandre tries to seduce Jon Snow in an attempt to convince Snow to go to Winterfell with Stannis. In the crypts of Winterfell, Baelish reveals he has been summoned to return to King’s Landing by Cersei. Before leaving, he tries to dispel the misgivings of Sansa towards Ramsay Bolton, telling her Stannis will defeat the Boltons and rescue her. Bronn and Jaime land secretly in Dorne, and they kill four horsemen who come across them. Ellaria convinces the Sandsnakes to plan to avenge the death of Oberyn by abducting Myrcella, but they know they must beat Jaime to it. Ser Jorah plans to redeem himself to Daenerys by presenting Tyrion to her. In Meereen, Hizrad zo Loraq makes another appeal to Dany to reopen the fighting pits; the Sons of the Harpy run amok and ambush patrolling Unsullied inside the citadel and start massacring soldiers; Grey Worm and Ser Barristan are critically wounded.
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