The Starks of Winterfell host the visit of the royal family. Across the sea, the exiled Targaryen prince plots an alliance to regain at last the Iron Throne.
An altercation between the Stark and Baratheon children threatens to drive a wedge between the two noble houses.
Ned Stark investigates Jon Arryn's death, as Viserys learns his sister is not as weak as he thought.
Tyrant Joffrey makes life hell for Sansa, while in Dragonstone, a new pretender enters the fray.
Ned Stark angers the King by refusing to endorse a dishonourable act.