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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rains of Castamere
    9.9/10(189388 votes)

    S3:E9

    House Frey joins forces with House Tully. Jon faces his most difficult test yet.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  2. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended
    9.5/10(64715 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Night's Watch takes stock. Varys meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Dany exchanges a chain for a whip.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  3. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 10 - Mhysa
    9.1/10(54160 votes)

    S3:E10

    Joffrey challenges Tywin. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  4. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 5 - Kissed by Fire
    8.9/10(49305 votes)

    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.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Bryan Cogman

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  5. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 8 - Second Sons
    8.9/10(47611 votes)

    S3:E8

    Dany meets the Titan's Bastard; King's Landing hosts a royal wedding.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  6. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 3 - Walk of Punishment
    8.7/10(46983 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Benioff
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  7. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 6 - The Climb
    8.7/10(47761 votes)

    S3:E6

    Four Houses consider make-or-break alliances. Jon and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  8. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 1 - Valar Dohaeris
    8.6/10(49586 votes)

    S3:E1

    Jon is tested by the wildling king; Tyrion asks for his reward; Dany sails to Slaver's Bay.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writers:D. B. Weiss, David Benioff

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  9. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 7 - The Bear and the Maiden Fair
    8.6/10(46269 votes)

    S3:E7

    Dany exchanges gifts in Yunkai; Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:George R.R. Martin

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  10. Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words
    8.4/10(46393 votes)

    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.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Vanessa Taylor

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Rains of Castamere" is the best rated episode of Game of Thrones season 3. It scored 9.9/10 from 189,388 votes. Directed by David Nutter and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on June 2, 2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "And Now His Watch Is Ended".