Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports form a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert arrives at Winterfell.

The Lannisters plot to ensure Bran's silence; Jon and Tyrion head to the Wall; Ned faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.

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

Ned probes Arryn's death; Jon takes measures to protect Sam; Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.

Ned refuses an order from the King; Tyrion escapes one perilous encounter, only to find himself in another.

Ned makes a controversial decree; Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Viserys receives final payment for Daenerys.

Ned confronts Cersei about her secrets; Jon takes his Night's Watch vows; Drogo promises to lead the Dothraki to King's Landing.

The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war.

Ned makes a fateful decision; Robb takes a prized prisoner; Dany finds her reign imperiled.

A new king rises in the North; a Khaleesi finds new hope.