Game Of Thrones

Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports from a Night's Watch deserter; King Robert and Lannisters arrive at Winterfell; the exiled Viserys Targaryen forges a powerful new allegiance.

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.

Reinstated as the Hand, Ned sits for the King while Robert is on a hunt. Ned issues a decree that could have long-term consequences. Tyrion confesses to his 'crimes'; Joffrey apologises to Sansa; Viserys receives from Drogo his final payment for Daenerys.

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

As tragic news spreads across the Seven Kingdoms, Bran and Rickon share a prophetic dream, Catelyn interrogates Jaime about her sons fall, and Robb's destiny is forever changed.