Continuing from season 2, Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night's Watch survivors retreat south. In King's Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward, Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out, and Cersei hosts a dinner for the royal family.

Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners, while her brother Bran encounters a mysterious group of followers on the other side of the world. Jaime & Brienne continue their journey towards the capital, while the capital itself welcomes the infamous Queen of Thorns.

In King's Landing, Tyrion is made the new Master of coin. Jon Snow is sent with a band of wildings to scale the wall, while Daenerys makes a deal for all the Unsullied and slaves in Astapor. Jamie convinces his captors against the rape and murder of Brienne.

Jaime tries to come to terms with his new situation. Varys schemes with the Queen of Thorns. Things heat up with the Night's Watch at Craster's Keep. Arya and Gendry meet the leader of the Brotherhood Without Banners while Daenerys finalises the deal for the Unsullied.

The Lannisters discover the Tyrells' plot to marry Sansa Stark to Loras Tyrell. In Riverlands, the Hound defeats Lord Beric in trial by combat and is released. Beyond the Wall, Jon Snow struggles to earn the Wildlings' trust while holding back the crucial information.

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, while Jon, Ygritte and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.

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. Meanwhile, Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

King's Landing hosts Tyrion and Sansa's wedding. Melisandre and Gendry arrive at Dragonstone, where she seduces him and extracts his blood. Daenerys finds out Yunkai employed a mercenary company called the "Second Sons", and Sam and Gilly are attacked by a White Walker.

Edmure meets his bride as House Tully prepares to ally itself with House Frey. Meanwhile, Jon faces the toughest test of his life, Bran finds he has a new gift, and Daario and Jorah discuss strategies for taking Yunkai.

Joffrey challenges Tywin. Bran tells a ghost story. In Dragonstone, mercy comes from strange quarters. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

Tyrion is sent outside the walls of King's Landing to greet a royal party from Dorn. Jon Snow finds himself on trial over his time with the Wildlings and the death of Qhorin Halfhand. Daenerys heads toward the slave city of Meereen, and Arya runs into a familiar face.

In King's Landing, Tyrion offers his assistance to Jamie. Melisandre oversees a sacrifice to the Lord of Light at Dragonstone as three traitors are burned at the stake. North of the Wall, Bran sees where he and his friends must go after experiencing a series of visions.

Ser Dontos spirits Sansa out of King's Landing and Pod gives Tyrion news of his forthcoming trial. Jon proposes a bold plan after the wildlings send a chilling message and across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys picks a champion to take on the best that Meereen has to offer.

In King's Landing, Jaime finally visits Tyrion in jail after some persuasion from Bronn, and he also has a mission for Brienne. Daenerys tries to balance justice and mercy in Meereen. At Castle Black, Jon asks for volunteers to deal with the mutineers at Craster's Keep.

Cersei and Tywin plot the Crown's next move after Tommen's coronation. Ser Jorah gives Daenerys worrying news about matters in Yunkai and Astapor. Jon and his volunteers mount a raid on the mutineers at Craster's Keep, and Sansa and Littlefinger arrive at the Eyrie.

Stannis and Davos set sail from Dragonstone with a new strategy, while Daenerys meets with supplicants. In King's Landing, Tyrion faces down his father Tywin in the throne room.

Tyrion enlists an unlikely ally, while Daario entreats Daenerys to allow him to do what he does best. Jon's warnings about the Wall's vulnerability fall on deaf ears, while Brienne follows a new lead as she continues her mission with Pod to track down the Stark girls.

Tyrion's fate is decided as his champion Oberyn Martell comes up against Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane in his trial by combat. Mole's Town receives unexpected visitors, Ramsay tries to prove himself to his father and Littlefinger's motives are questioned.

Jon Snow and the men of the Night's Watch face their biggest challenge yet as they prepare to defend the Wall against an attack by Mance Rayder and his wildling army.

An unexpected arrival from north of the Wall shakes things up, while Daenerys is forced to face some harsh realities in Meereen. Elsewhere, Bran learns more about his destiny, and Tyrion sees the truth in his situation.

Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion. Daenerys faces a new threat to her rule. Jon is caught between two kings.

Arya arrives in Braavos. Pod and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter's safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn's death. Stannis tempts Jon. An advisor tempts Daenerys.

In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.

The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime and Bronn head south. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance.

Daenerys makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay's control.

Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.

Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.

Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.

Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Daenerys reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

Stannis marches. Daenerys is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.