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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 3

Every episode of Game of Thrones Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 3

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient...

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  1. Background image for Valar Dohaeris
    8.6/10(37.5k votes)

    #1 - Valar Dohaeris

    S3:E1

    Jon meets the King-Beyond-the-Wall while his Night Watch Brothers flee south. In King's Landing, Tyrion wants a reward, Margaery shows her charitable nature, Cersei arranges a dinner party, and Littlefinger offers to help Sansa. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys starts her journey west.

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  2. Background image for Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/10(34.7k votes)

    #2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

    S3:E2

    Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time, while Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners.

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  3. Background image for Walk of Punishment
    8.7/10(35.1k votes)

    #3 - Walk of Punishment

    S3:E3

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

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  4. Background image for And Now His Watch Is Ended
    9.5/10(47.4k votes)

    #4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended

    S3:E4

    Trouble brews among the Night's Watch at Craster's. Margaery takes Joffrey out of his comfort zone. Arya meets the leader of the Brotherhood. Varys plots revenge on an old foe. Theon mournfully recalls his missteps. Daenerys deftly orchestrates her exit from Astapor.

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  5. Background image for Kissed by Fire
    8.9/10(36.4k votes)

    #5 - Kissed by Fire

    S3:E5

    The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

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    Director:Alex Graves
  6. Background image for The Climb
    8.7/10(35.7k votes)

    #6 - The Climb

    S3:E6

    Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre pays a visit to the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with House Frey. Roose Bolton decides what to do with Jaime Lannister. Jon, Ygritte, and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.

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  8. Background image for The Bear and the Maiden Fair
    8.6/10(34.6k votes)

    #7 - The Bear and the Maiden Fair

    S3:E7

    Daenerys exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside of Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion’s new situation. Tywin counsels the king, and Melisandre reveals a secret to Gendry. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

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  9. Background image for Second Sons
    8.9/10(35.4k votes)

    #8 - Second Sons

    S3:E8

    King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.

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  10. Background image for The Rains of Castamere
    9.9/10(131.5k votes)

    #9 - The Rains of Castamere

    S3:E9

    Robb presents himself to Walder Frey, and Edmure meets his bride. Jon faces his harshest test yet. Bran discovers a new gift. Daario and Jorah debate how to take Yunkai. House Frey joins with House Tully.

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  11. Background image for Mhysa
    9.1/10(39.8k votes)

    #10 - Mhysa

    S3:E10

    Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Valar Dohaeris" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones" season 3. It scored 8.6/10 based on 37450 votes. Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 3/31/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dark Wings, Dark Words".