Ben Hawkey

Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king's subjects; Arya shares a secret with Gendry; one of Dany's scouts returns with news; Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father; Davos enlists a pirate to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre.

Tyrion arrives in King's Landing to counsel Joffrey; Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother's throne; Daenerys and her three dragons search for allies and water; Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell.

At the Red Keep, Tyrion plots three alliances through the promise of marriage. Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands to forge an alliance of her own. But King Renly, his new wife Margaery, and her brother Loras Tyrell have other plans in mind.

Robb Stark finds his destiny forever changed, Catelyn confronts Jaime about Bran and Daenerys finds new hope.

The end of the Baratheon rivalry drives Catelyn to flee, Tyrion is alerted to Joffrey's flawed defence plan, Arya receives a promise, and the Night's Watch arrives at an ancient fortress.

Tyrion gains new responsibilities, Jon is taken to the Fist of the First Men, Daenerys meets with the slavers, and Jaime strikes a deal with his captors.