These are the 5 highest-rated episodes of Game of Thrones

The North remembers these.

With Season 6 fast approaching, I'm sure that Game of Thrones fans are becoming so desperate to see the first episode that they're willing to flay their best friend, Ramsay Bolton style, just to get a quick glimpse. Now that's commitment. With the latest teaser trailer offering us a brief glimpse at what's in store, we decided to take a look at the 5 highest rated episodes of the show according to IMDB users.

5) The Mountain and the Viper

Rating: 9.7 Season 4, Episode 8 Plot: Theon is sent by Ramsey to Moat Cailin to convince a garrison of Ironborn soldiers to surrender, but things take a sadistic turn. North of The Wall, the Wildlings slaughter Mole's Town but Ygritte spares Gilly and her baby. In Mereen, after it's discovered that Robert Baratheon has pardoned Jorah and sent him on a mission to spy on Daenerys , he's expelled him from the city. All of this drama pales in comparison though to the bloodcurdling fight between Oberyn and the Mountain as the Prince of Dorne does his very best to make Gregor Clegane confess that he raped and killed his sister Elia Martell. Famous for: The most gruesome death in King's Landing history. Oberyn Martell vs Gregor Clegane (Sub PL) from DeleteSolution on Vimeo.

4) The Laws of Gods and Men

Season 4, Episode 6 Rating: 9.7 Plot: At the Dreadfort, Yara Greyjoy and her men invade the castle to rescue her brother, but she discovers that Theon is completely brainwashed by Ramsay Bolton and he now only answers to the name Reek. Stannis and Davos travel to the Iron Bank of Braavos seeking a loan to fund their campaign in The North but the big incident surrounds Tyrion's trial. Jaime makes a deal with his father to save his brother but when Shae is summoned to testify, Tyrion delivers the finest speech in Game of Thrones history. Famous for: The best piece of acting in the show. The sheer passion, hatred and aggression that Tyrion feels towards his family, city and girlfriend is enthralling. Tyrion Lannister's speech during trial ! from Ninshid Huzain on Vimeo.

3) The Lion and The Rose

Rating: 9.7 Season 4, Episode 2 Plot: Sansa is still catatonic after hearing about the events of the Red Wedding and despite Tyrion's best efforts to comfort her, she still refuses to eat but things are about to turn around. It's time for the purple wedding and King Joffrey is on his worst behavior with Tyrion the object of his dislike. At the wedding reception, a drunken Joffrey ridicules his uncle and orders him to become his cup bearer. Tyrion does as he's told but the day doesn't end well for Joffrey. Famous for: What else could it be?

2) The Rains of Castamere

Rating 9.9 Season 3, Episode 9 Plot: Robb, his wife Talisa and mother Catelyn arrive for the marriage of Edmure Tully to one of Walder Frey's daughters. There's tension in the air but will Robb's apology for not marrying one of Walder Frey's daughters be enough to smooth things over? The festivities continue into the night but The Lord of the Crossing has something very special planned for his guests. Elsewhere, Arya and The Hound arrive at the Twins but they're too late to do anything but watch on in horror. Daenerys meanwhile orders an attack on the Yunkai'i based on information provided by Daario, while Jon Snow is forced to choose between the Watch and Ygritte. Famous for: The Lannisters send their regards.

1) Hardhome

Rating 9.9 Season 5, Episode 8 Plot: In Braavos, Arya is finally learning what it means to be a faceless killer as she kills without remorse or compassion. In Meereen, Daenerys has a big decision to make on the fates of Ser Jorah and Tyrion while Sansa learns some important information about her younger brothers from Theon. Roose Bolton is busy finalising his battle plans for the imminent attack by Stannis' troops but things are looking precarious for Cersei in King's Landing after the High Sparrow's case against her builds momentum. The real action happens north of The Wall though as Jon Snow and Tormund Giantsbane arrive at the Wildling town of Hardhome for an important meeting. While some of the freefolk are happy to accept Jon's offer of land in the south, many do not. Before they can leave however, hell literally breaks loose in the best 15 minutes of TV that you're likely to see. Famous for: Here's how they make TV gold dragonglass. Game of Thrones (HBO) - Hardhome (VFX Breakdown) from El Ranchito Imagen Digital on Vimeo.