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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E2 — Hard Salt Beef
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms•Season 1•Episode 2

Hard Salt Beef

8.3/10 · 89,210 votesJan 25, 202633 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament...but Egg advises him to hold onto his pride. When the Targaryens arrive at Ashford, Dunk seizes his moment with Prince Baelor.

Directed byOwen Harris
Written byIra Parker, Aziza Barnes
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Episode Summary

"Hard Salt Beef" is episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 89,210 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.9). Directed by Owen Harris and written by Ira Parker, Aziza Barnes, it aired on January 25, 2026.

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