GAME OF THRONES Season 6 Episode Guide

Following the shocking developments at the conclusion of season five, including Jon Snow’s bloody fate at the hands of Castle Black mutineers, Daenerys’ near-demise at the fighting pits of Meereen, and Cersei’s public humiliation in the streets of King’s Landing, survivors from all parts of Westeros and Essos regroup to press forward, inexorably, towards their uncertain individual fates.

Familiar faces will forge new alliances to bolster their strategic chances at survival, while new characters will emerge to challenge the balance of power in the east, west, north and south.

The Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning GAME OF THRONES returns for its ten-episode sixth season SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT**), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, the hit fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in a vast and violent kingdom.

Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Jonathan Pryce (the High Sparrow).

Additional returning series regulars this season include: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Dean-Charles Chapman (Tommen), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Isaac Hempstead-Wright (Bran Stark), Conleth Hill (Varys), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane), Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Hannah Murray (Gilly), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand) and Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H’ghar).

New cast members for the sixth season include: Pilou Asbaek, Essie Davis, Souad Faress, James Faulkner, Richard E. Grant, Ian McShane, Joe Naufau, Freddie Stroma and Max von Sydow.

Episode #60 (season 6, episode 10): “The Winds of Winter” (season finale)

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (9:00-10:10 p.m.)

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

Episode #59 (season 6, episode 9): “Battle of the Bastards”

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

Episode #58 (season 6, episode 8): “No One”

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

While Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) weighs his options, Cersei (Lena Headey) answers a request.

Tyrion’s (Peter Dinklage) plans bear fruit.

Arya (Maisie Williams) faces a new test.

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Mark Mylod.

Episode #57 (season 6, episode 7): “The Broken Man”

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

The High Sparrow eyes another target.

Jaime confronts a hero.

Arya makes a plan.

The North is reminded.

Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Mark Mylod.

Episode #56 (season 6, episode 6): “Blood of My Blood”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

An old foe comes back into the picture.

Gilly (Hannah Murray) meets Sam’s (John Bradley) family.

Arya (Maisie Williams) faces a difficult choice.

Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) faces off against the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce).

Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Jack Bender.

Episode #55 (season 6, episode 5): “The Door”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Tyrion seeks a strange ally.

Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) learns a great deal.

Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) goes on a mission.

Arya (Maisie Williams) is given a chance to prove herself.

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Jack Bender.

Episode #54 (season 6, episode 4): “Book of the Stranger”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) strikes a deal. Jorah (Iain Glen) and Daario (Michiel Huisman) undertake a difficult task.

Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey) try to improve their situation.

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Dan Sackheim.

Episode #53 (season 6, episode 3) “Oathbreaker”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) meets her future. Bran meets the past. Tommen confronts the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce). Arya (Maisie Williams) trains to be No One. Varys (Conleth Hill) finds an answer. Ramsay gets a gift.

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Dan Sackheim.

Episode #52 (season 6, episode 2) “Home”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) trains with the Three-Eyed Raven (Max von Sydow).

In King’s Landing, Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) advises Tommen (Dean-Charles Chapman).

Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) demands good news, but has to make his own.

At Castle Black, the Night’s Watch stands behind Thorne (Owen Teale).

Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon) proposes a plan, and Balon Greyjoy (Patrick Malahide) entertains other proposals.

Written by Dave Hill; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Episode #51 (season 6, episode 2) “The Red Woman”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again.

Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.