The Lannister twins have a lot on their minds at Winterfell after a certain feat goes awry. Jon and Tyrion head off to the Wall in the north whilst Ned Stark faces a family crisis en route to King's Landing.
Tyrion administers justice after a bloody purge in the capital; Arya shares a secret with a Night's Watch recruit on the road north; Dany's scout returns with disturbing news; Theon Greyjoy returns to the Iron Islands.
Stark continues the war against the Lannisters; Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies & water in the Red Waste; Jon Snow and the Night's Watch shelter beyond the Wall.
Ned probes Arryn's death and uncovers one of King Robert's bastards. Jon takes measures to protect Sam from further abuse at Castle Black while Tyrion finds himself caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The Baratheon rivalry ends forcing Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act; Tyrion learns of Cersei's secret weapon; Arya collects a debt she didn't know was owed; Jon and the Night's Watch man an ancient fortress.