Here’s a solid breakdown of for Game of Thrones :

This episode pattern is often cited when discussing HBO’s shift from traditional 10-episode seasons to shorter, higher-budget final seasons for major dramas.

| Season | Number of Episodes | |--------|--------------------| | 1 | 10 | | 2 | 10 | | 3 | 10 | | 4 | 10 | | 5 | 10 | | 6 | 10 | | 7 | 7 | | 8 | 6 |