Game of Thrones

Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports from a Night’s Watch deserter; King Robert and the Lannisters arrive at Winterfell.

As Bran miraculously survives his fall from the tower, Cersei and Jaime plot to ensure his silence; Jon and Tyrion decide to go to the Wall.

Jon impresses Tyrion at Castle Black; Ned confronts his past and future. Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

Ned looks for clues to the death of his predecessor, and uncovers one of King Robert’s bastards; Jon takes measures to protect Sam.

Ned refuses an order from the King. A captive Tyrion helps Catelyn and escapes a perilous encounter.

Ned issues a decree that could have long-term consequences throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Viserys receives his final payment for Daenerys.

Ned confronts Cersei about her secrets. With the fate of the missing Benjen very much on his mind, Jon takes his Night’s Watch vows.

Syrio and Arya face off against Lannister guards while Cersei manipulates Sansa. Robb rallies his father’s northern allies and heads south.

With Sansa in danger, Ned makes a fateful decision. Tyrion acquires a mistress and is forced by his father to fight on the front lines.

As tragic news spreads across the Seven Kingdoms, Bran and Rickon share a prophetic dream, Catelyn interrogates Jaime about her son’s fall.