Game of Thrones - Season 5

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Season 5 of Game of Thrones is the fifth season of the series. The series consists of ten episodes, and aired from April 12th until June 14th 2015.

Season 5 is closely based on parts of A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons, the fourth and fifth novels in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin.

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "The Wars to Come" Michael Slovis David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 12, 2015 8.00[1]
Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Tyrion and Varys arrive at Pentos. In Meereen, a new enemy emerges. Jon is caught between two kings.
2 "The House of Black and White" Michael Slovis David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 19, 2015 6.81[2]
Arya Stark arrives in Braavos. Pod and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Queen Cersei fears for her daughter’s safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn’s death. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Dany.
3 "High Sparrow" Mark Mylod David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 26, 2015 6.71[3]
In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King’s Landing, Queen Margaery Tyrell enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.
4 "Sons of the Harpy" Mark Mylod Dave Hill May 4, 2015 6.82[4]
Jorah Mormont sets sail alongside his prisoner, Tyrion. Cersei makes a move against the Tyrells. Jaime and Bronn sneak into Dorne. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes make their plans. Melisandre tempts Jon. The Harpies attack.[5]
5 "Kill the Boy" Jeremy Podeswa Bryan Cogman May 10, 2015 6.56[6]
Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay’s control.
6 "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken" Jeremy Podeswa Bryan Cogman May 17, 2015 6.24[7]
Arya is put to the test. Tyrion and Jorah are captured by slavers. Loras Tyrell is judged by the Sparrows. Jamie and Bronn face the Sand Snakes. Sansa marries Ramsay Bolton.
7 "The Gift" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 24, 2015 5.40[8]
Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.
8 "Hardhome" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 31, 2015 7.01[9]
Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon Travels.
9 "The Dance of Dragons" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 7, 2015 7.14[10]
Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to the Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.
10 "Mother's Mercy" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 14, 2015 8.11[11]
Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.

References & Notes

  1. Bibel, Sara (April 14, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, 'Silicon Valley', 'MTV Movie Awards', 'Mad Men', 'Veep', 'The Royals' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  2. Kondolojy, Amanda (April 21, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Tops Night + NBA Playoffs, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' 'Naked and Afraid' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 21, 2015
  3. Bibel, Sara (April 28, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Silicon Valley', 'Mad Men' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  4. Kondolojy, Amanda (May 5, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Tops Night + 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Silicon Valley' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  5. [1]The Sons of the Harpy IMDB
  6. Bibel, Sara (May 12, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, 'Silicon Valley', 'Mad Men', 'The Royals', 'Veep' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Tops Night + 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Mad Men' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  8. Bibel, Sara (May 27, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Conference Finals Win Night, 'Game of Thrones', 'Silicon Valley', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Veep' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  9. Kondolojy, Amanda (June 2, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Tops Night + 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Silicon Valley', 'Naked and Afraid' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  10. Bibel, Sara (June 9, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, 'Silicon Valley', 'Naked & Afraid', 'Married to Medicine', 'Veep' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  11. Kondolojy, Amanda (June 16, 2015). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Tops Night + 'Silicon Valley', NASCAR, 'Botched' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 16, 2015.