The first episode of Game of Thrones , “Winter Is Coming,” was released on April 17, 2011.

Quick Scoop

That date is the HBO premiere of the series’ very first episode, and it marked the start of Season 1.

Episode detail

  • Title: “Winter Is Coming.”
  • Release date: April 17, 2011.

TL;DR: Game of Thrones began with “Winter Is Coming” on April 17, 2011.