The Peabody Award recognizes excellence in various platforms of the media, including film, television, and radio. The award "spotlight[s] instances of how electronic media can teach, expand our horizons, defend the public interest, or encourage empathy with others". "Game of Thrones" was honored with a Peabody Award in 2011 for its first season. The award association gave the following description of the show:

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