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Game of Thrones episodes

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series that aired on HBO from April 17, 2011, to May 19, 2019. The series, based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, consists of eight seasons and 73 episodes. It became one of HBO's best-known drama series and was broadcast over eight seasons.

Series overview

Game of Thrones is a television adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series. It became one of HBO's best-known drama series and was broadcast over eight seasons.

Episode structure

The episode list is organized by season, with 73 broadcast episodes in total. Episode databases and fan reference sites list the titles, directors, writers, air dates, and running times for each episode.

Final season

The eighth and final season aired in 2019 and concluded the series. Its episodes include "Winterfell," "The Long Night," and the finale, "The Iron Throne."

Reception and documentation

Episode information is widely documented in television databases and reference lists. These sources provide consistent counts for the series' total episodes and its broadcast dates.

Key facts

  • Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019.
  • It consists of eight seasons and 73 episodes.
  • The series is based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
  • The final episode is titled "The Iron Throne."
  • The series was widely distributed in Canada through HBO-related broadcast and streaming services, making its episode guide relevant to Canadian viewers.
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Canadian context

The series was widely distributed in Canada through HBO-related broadcast and streaming services, making its episode guide relevant to Canadian viewers; however, the show itself is an American production.[2]

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes of Game of Thrones are there?
There are 73 episodes across eight seasons.
When did Game of Thrones start and end?
It premiered on April 17, 2011, and ended on May 19, 2019.
What is the title of the final episode?
The final episode is titled "The Iron Throne."
Is there an official episode list?
Episode lists are published by major reference sites and databases, including season-by-season listings with titles and air dates.
What book series is Game of Thrones based on?
It is based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones
    Supports: Series origin, HBO network, premiere and finale dates, total seasons and episodes, and source material.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Game_of_Thrones_episodes
    Supports: Episode titles, season structure, and final episode title.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/episodes/
    Supports: Episode database listing and series episode count.
  4. Wiki of Westeros / Fandom — https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones
    Supports: Season-by-season episode totals and broadcast dates.