Game of Thrones: Season 1
- 2011
- 10 episodes
Trouble is brewing in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. For the driven inhabitants of this visionary world, control of Westeros' Iron Throne holds the lure of great power. But in a land where the seasons can last a lifetime, winter is coming...and beyond the Great Wall that protects them, an ancient evil has returned. In Season One, the story centers on three primary areas: the Stark and the Lannister families, whose designs on controlling the throne threaten a tenuous peace; the dragon princess Daenerys, heir to the former dynasty, who waits just over the Narrow Sea with her malevolent brother Viserys; and the Great Wall--a massive barrier of ice where a forgotten danger is stirring.
Season 1 of Game of Thrones premiered on April 17, 2011 and has 10 episodes, from "Winter Is Coming" to "Fire and Blood". The last episode aired on June 19, 2011.
Where to watch Game of Thrones
In the United States, you can stream Game of Thrones on HBO Max. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 96 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Winter Is ComingAired April 17, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Joseph Mawle Benjen Stark
- Art Parkinson Rickon Stark
- Kristian Nairn Hodor
- Bronson Webb Will
- John Standing Jon Arryn
- Rob Ostlere Waymar Royce
- Rania Zouari Pentoshi Servant
- Dermot Keaney Gared
Episode 2The KingsroadAired April 24, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Joseph Mawle Benjen Stark
- Roxanne McKee Doreah
- Sarita Piotrowski Jhiqui
- Rhodri Hosking Mycah
- Lalor Roddy Catspaw Assassin
- Conor Delaney Lannister Guard
- Jamie Sives Jory Cassel
- Luke Barnes Rast
Episode 3Lord SnowAired May 1, 2011
Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.
Guest stars
- Josef Altin Pypar
- Owen Teale Alliser Thorne
- Joseph Mawle Benjen Stark
- James Cosmo Jeor Mormont
- Eugene Simon Lancel Lannister
- Mark Stanley Grenn
- Julian Glover Grand Maester Pycelle
- Paul Portelli Drunk Patron
Episode 4Cripples, Bastards, and Broken ThingsAired May 8, 2011
Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.
Guest stars
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- John Bradley Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Joe Dempsie Gendry
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Josef Altin Pypar
- Owen Teale Alliser Thorne
- Dominic Carter Janos Slynt
- Eugene Simon Lancel Lannister
Episode 5The Wolf and the LionAired May 15, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Lino Facioli Robin Arryn
- Eugene Simon Lancel Lannister
- Finn Jones Sir Loras Tyrell
- Julian Glover Grand Maester Pycelle
- Jamie Sives Jory Cassel
- Alan Paris Goldcloak
Episode 6A Golden CrownAired May 22, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- Lino Facioli Robin Arryn
- Eugene Simon Lancel Lannister
- Finn Jones Sir Loras Tyrell
- Roxanne McKee Doreah
- Natalia Tena Osha
- Kristian Nairn Hodor
- Julian Glover Grand Maester Pycelle
Episode 7You Win or You DieAired May 29, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Charles Dance Tywin Lannister
- John Bradley Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Josef Altin Pypar
- Owen Teale Alliser Thorne
- James Cosmo Jeor Mormont
- Dominic Carter Janos Slynt
- Roxanne McKee Doreah
Episode 8The Pointy EndAired June 5, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Charles Dance Tywin Lannister
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- John Bradley Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Lino Facioli Robin Arryn
- Josef Altin Pypar
- Owen Teale Alliser Thorne
- James Cosmo Jeor Mormont
Episode 9BaelorAired June 12, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Charles Dance Tywin Lannister
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- John Bradley Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Sibel Kekilli Shae
- David Bradley Walder Frey
- Josef Altin Pypar
- James Cosmo Jeor Mormont
Episode 10Fire and BloodAired June 19, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Charles Dance Tywin Lannister
- Jerome Flynn Bronn
- John Bradley Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Joe Dempsie Gendry
- Conleth Hill Lord Varys
- Sibel Kekilli Shae
- Josef Altin Pypar
- James Cosmo Jeor Mormont
Season cast
Peter DinklageTyrion 'The Halfman' Lannister
Kit HaringtonJon Snow
Sean BeanLord Eddard 'Ned' Stark
Mark AddyRobert Baratheon
Richard MaddenRobb Stark
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauSir Jaime 'Kingslayer' Lannister
Lena HeadeyCersei Lannister
Michelle FairleyCatelyn Stark
Emilia ClarkeDaenerys Targaryen
Maisie WilliamsArya Stark
Iain GlenSer Jorah Mormont
Isaac Hempstead WrightBrandon 'Bran' Stark