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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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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 evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rains of Castamere
    9.9/10(188968 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(64493 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(53991 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(49138 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(47458 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(46813 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(47602 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(49411 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(46115 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(46227 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 based on 188968 votes. Directed by David Nutter and written by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, it aired on 6/2/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "And Now His Watch Is Ended".