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|season_name = Game of Thrones - Season 3
 
|season_name = Game of Thrones - Season 3
|image = [[Image:Season 3 Poster.jpg|300px|Season 3 Poster]]
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|num_episodes = 10
 
|num_episodes = 10
 
|first_aired = March 31 2013
 
|first_aired = March 31 2013
|last_aired = TBA
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|last_aired = June 9 2013
|dvd_release_date = TBA
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|dvd_release_date = February 18, 2014
 
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'''Season 3''' of ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is the third season of the series. It will began filming on Summer 2012. The series will consist of ten episodes.  
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'''Season 3''' of ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is the third season of the series. It ll began filming on Summer 2012. The series consists of ten episodes.  
  
 
Season 3 is closely based on the first half or thereabouts of ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', the third  novel in the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire|Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novel series by [[George R.R. Martin]].  
 
Season 3 is closely based on the first half or thereabouts of ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', the third  novel in the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire|Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novel series by [[George R.R. Martin]].  
  
George R. R. Martin will write the seventh episode, tentatively titled "Autumn Storms".<ref name="GRRM 11 April 2012" />
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George R. R. Martin wrote the seventh episode, formerly tentatively titled "Autumn Storms",<ref>[http://grrm.livejournal.com/276653.html "GRRM 11 April 2012"]</ref> now "The Bear and the Maiden Fair".
 
 
 
 
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==Episodes==
 
==Episodes==
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! style="background: #7b0c0c; color: #ffffff; width:10%"| U.S. viewers<br/>(million)
 
|-
 
|-
| 1
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| 1
|Dan Minahan
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| "[[Valar Dohaeris (TV)|Valar Dohaeris]]"
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]]
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| [[w:Daniel Minahan|Daniel Minahan]]
|March 31, 2013
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| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]]
|
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|March 31, 2013
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|4.37<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/02/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-game-of-thrones-the-bible-vikings-shameless-the-client-list-more/175901/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘The Walking Dead’ Wins Night, ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Bible’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Shameless’, ‘The Client List’ & More], April 2, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|
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  | colspan="6"| [[Jon Snow|Jon]] is brought before [[Mance Rayder]], the King Beyond the Wall, while the [[Night’s Watch]] survivors retreat south. In [[King’s Landing]], [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] asks for his reward, [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] offers [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] a way out, and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] hosts a dinner for the royal family. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Dany]] sails into [[Slaver's Bay]].
 
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|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 2
 
  | 2
|  
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| "[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"
| Alex Graves
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| Daniel Minahan
| Vanessa Taylor
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| [[w:Vanessa Taylor|Vanessa Taylor]]
| April 7, 2013
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| April 7, 2013
|
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|4.27<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/09/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-real-housewives-of-atlanta-kourtney-kim-take-miami-vikings-mad-men-more/177076/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, ‘Kourtney & Kim Take Miami’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Mad Men’ & More], April 9, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|
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  | colspan="6"| [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] says too much. [[Shae]] asks [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] for a favor. [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] finds a way to pass the time. [[Arya Stark|Arya]] runs into the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]].
 
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|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 3
 
  | 3
|
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| "[[Walk of Punishment]]"
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
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| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
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| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| April 14, 2013
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| April 14, 2013
|
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|4.72<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-mtv-movie-awards-vikings-mad-menthe-client-list-veep-more/178049/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘MTV Movie Awards’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Mad Men’,’The Client List’, ‘Veep’ & More], April 16, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|
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  | colspan="6"| [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] shoulders new responsibilities. [[Jon Snow|Jon]] is taken to the [[Fist of the First Men]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] meets with the slavers. [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] strikes a deal with his captors.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 4
 
  | 4
|
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| "[[And Now His Watch Is Ended]]"
|Alex Graves
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|[[w:Alex Graves|Alex Graves]]
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
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|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
|April 21, 2013
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|April 21, 2013
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|4.87<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/23/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-nba-playoffs-real-housewives-of-atlanta-vikings-more/179182/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + NBA Playoffs, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, ‘Vikings’ & More], April 23, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|  
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  | colspan="6"| The [[Night’s Watch]] takes stock. [[Varys]] meets his better. [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] exchanges a chain for a whip.
 
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|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 5
 
  | 5
|  
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| "[[Kissed by Fire]]"
|Alex Graves
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|Alex Graves
|Bryan Cogman
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|[[w:Bryan Cogman|Bryan Cogman]]
|April 28, 2013
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|April 28, 2013
|
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|5.35<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/30/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-nba-playoffs-vikings-the-client-list-mad-men-veep-more/180165/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, ‘Vikings’, ‘The Client List’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Veep’ & More], April 30, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|
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  | colspan="6"| [[Sandor Clegane|The Hound]] is judged by the gods; [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] is judged by men. [[Jon Snow|Jon]] proves himself; [[Robb Stark|Robb]] is betrayed. [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] learns the cost of weddings.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 6
 
  | 6
|
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| "[[The Climb]]"
|Alik Sakharov
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|[[w:Alik Sakharov|Alik Sakharov]]
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
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|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| May 5, 2013
+
| May 5, 2013
|
+
|5.50<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/07/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-ax-men-mad-men-army-wives-the-client-list-more/181265/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Ax Men’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Army Wives’, ‘The Client List’ & More], May 7, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|  
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  | colspan="6"| [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] plans strategic unions for the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. [[Melisandre]] pays a visit to the [[Riverlands]]. [[Robb Stark|Robb]] weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with [[House Frey]]. [[Roose Bolton]] decides what to do with [[Jaime Lannister]]. [[Jon Snow|Jon]], [[Ygritte]] and the [[Wildlings]] face a daunting climb.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 7
 
  | 7
| [[Chains (TV)|Chains]]
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| "[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (TV)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]"
| Michelle MacLaren
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| [[w:Michelle MacLaren|Michelle MacLaren]]
| [[George R. R. Martin]]
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| [[George R. R. Martin]]
|May 12, 2013
+
|May 12, 2013
|
+
|4.84<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-breaking-amish-mad-men-long-island-medium-river-monsters-more/182590/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Breaking Amish’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Long Island Medium’, ‘River Monsters’ & More], May 14, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|  
+
  | colspan="6"| [[Daenerys Targaryen|Dany]] exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside of [[Yunkai]]. As [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] frets about her prospects, [[Shae]] chafes at [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]’s new situation. [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] counsels [[Joffrey Baratheon|the king]], and [[Melisandre]] reveals a secret to [[Gendry]]. [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]] faces a formidable foe in [[Harrenhal]].
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 8
 
  | 8
|
+
| "[[Second Sons (TV)|Second Sons]]"
|Michelle MacLaren
+
|Michelle MacLaren
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
|May 19, 2013
+
|May 19, 2013
|
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|5.13<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/21/sunday-cable-ratingsgame-of-thrones-wins-night-north-america-mad-men-veep-the-client-list-more/183402/ Sunday Cable Ratings:’Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘North America’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Veep’, ‘The Client List’ & More], May 21, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|  
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  | colspan="6"| [[King’s Landing]] hosts a wedding, and [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] spend the night together. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Dany]] meets the [[Mero|Titan’s Bastard]]. [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]] demands proof from [[Melisandre]]. [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] and [[Gilly]] meet an older gentleman.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 9
 
  | 9
|
+
| "[[The Rains of Castamere (TV)|The Rains of Castamere]]"
|David Nutter
+
|[[w:David Nutter|David Nutter]]
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| May 26, 2013
+
| June 2, 2013
|
+
|5.22<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/04/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-breaking-amish-mad-men-more/185649/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’, ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’, ‘Breaking Amish’, ‘Mad Men’ & More], June 4, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|
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  | colspan="6"| [[Robb Stark|Robb]] presents himself to [[Walder Frey]], and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] meets his [[Roslin Frey|bride]]. [[Jon Snow|Jon]] faces his harshest test yet. [[Bran Stark|Bran]] discovers a new gift. [[Daario]] and [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] debate how to take Yunkai. [[House Frey]] joins with [[House Tully]].
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 10
 
  | 10
|
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| "[[Mhysa (TV)|Mhysa]]"
|David Nutter
+
|David Nutter
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
|June 2, 2013
+
|June 9, 2013
|
+
|5.39<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/11/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-falling-skies-mad-men-army-wives-veep-the-client-list-more-more/186683/ Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘Falling Skies’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Army Wives’, ‘Veep’, ‘The Client List’ & More], June 11, 2013</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
  | colspan="6"|  
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  | colspan="6"| [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] challenges [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]]. [[Bran Stark|Bran]] tells a ghost story. In [[Dragonstone]], mercy comes from strange quarters. [[Daenerys Targaryen|Dany]] waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.
 
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|}
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==Cast==
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===Main cast===
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{{Columns|2|
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*[[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]
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*[[w:Nikolaj Coster-Waldau|Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]
 +
*[[w:Lena Headey|Lena Headey]] as Queen [[Cersei Lannister]]
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*[[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]] as Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
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*[[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]<!---NOTE: His surname is spelled with one r not two.---> as [[Jon Snow]]
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*[[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]] as King [[Robb Stark]]
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*[[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]] as Ser [[Jorah Mormont]]
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*[[w:Michelle Fairley|Michelle Fairley]] as Lady [[Catelyn Stark]]
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*[[w:Aidan Gillen|Aidan Gillen]] as Lord [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish]]
 +
*[[w:Charles Dance|Charles Dance]] as Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
 +
*[[w:Liam Cunningham (actor)|Liam Cunningham]] as Ser [[Davos Seaworth]]
 +
*[[w:Stephen Dillane|Stephen Dillane]] as King [[Stannis Baratheon]]
 +
*[[w:Carice van Houten|Carice van Houten]] as [[Melisandre]]
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*[[w:Natalie Dormer|Natalie Dormer]] as Lady [[Margaery Tyrell]]
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*[[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]
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*[[w:Sophie Turner (actress)|Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]
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*[[w:Maisie Williams|Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]
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*[[w:Alfie Allen|Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]
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*[[w:John Bradley|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]
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*[[w:Oona Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]] as Queen [[Talisa Maegyr|Talisa Stark]]
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*[[w:Joe Dempsie|Joe Dempsie]] as [[Gendry]]
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*[[w:Jack Gleeson|Jack Gleeson]] as King [[Joffrey Baratheon]]
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*[[w:Rose Leslie|Rose Leslie]] as [[Ygritte]]
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*[[w:James Cosmo|James Cosmo]] as Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]]
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*[[w:Jerome Flynn|Jerome Flynn]] as Ser [[Bronn]]
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*[[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]] as Lord [[Varys]]
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*[[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]] as [[Shae]]
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*[[w:Rory McCann|Rory McCann]] as [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]]
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}}
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===Guest cast===
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The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.
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'''At and beyond [[the Wall]]'''
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{{Columns|2|
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* [[w:Peter Vaughan|Peter Vaughan]] as [[Maester Aemon]]
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* [[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as [[Craster]]
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* [[w:Ben Crompton|Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett]]
 +
* [[w:Josef Altin|Josef Altin]] as [[Pyp]]
 +
* Mark Stanley as [[Grenn]]
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* Luke Barnes as [[Rast]]
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* [[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly]]
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* [[w:Ciarán Hinds|Ciarán Hinds]] as [[Mance Rayder]]
 +
* Edward Dogliani as the [[Lord of Bones]]
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* [[w:Kristofer Hivju|Kristofer Hivju]] as [[Tormund Giantsbane]]
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* [[w:Mackenzie Crook|Mackenzie Crook]] as [[Orell]]
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}}
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'''From the North'''
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{{Columns|2|
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* Art Parkinson as Prince [[Rickon Stark]]
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* [[w:Iwan Rheon|Iwan Rheon]] as [[Ramsay Snow]]
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* [[w:Thomas Sangster|Thomas Brodie-Sangster]] as [[Jojen Reed]]
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* [[w:Ellie Kendrick|Ellie Kendrick]] as [[Meera Reed]]
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* [[w:Kristian Nairn|Kristian Nairn]] as [[Hodor]]
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* [[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]] as [[Osha]]
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}}
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'''From the South'''
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{{Columns|2|
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* [[w:David Bradley (actor)|David Bradley]] as Lord [[Walder Frey]]
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* [[w:Tara Fitzgerald|Tara Fitzgerald]] as Queen [[Selyse Florent|Selyse Baratheon]]
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* [[w:Michael McElhatton|Michael McElhatton]] as Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
 +
* [[w:Tobias Menzies|Tobias Menzies]] as Lord [[Edmure Tully]]
 +
* [[w:Clive Russell|Clive Russell]] as Ser [[Brynden Tully]]
 +
* John Stahl as [[Rickard Karstark]]
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* [[w:Gwendoline Christie|Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]
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* [[w:Noah Taylor|Noah Taylor]] as [[Locke]]
 +
* Tom Brooke as [[Lothar Frey]]
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* Kelly Long as Lady [[Joyeuse Erenford]]
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* [[w:Richard Dormer|Richard Dormer]] as Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]]
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* [[w:Paul Kaye|Paul Kaye]] as [[Thoros of Myr]]
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* [[w:Philip McGinley|Philip McGinley]] as [[Anguy]]
 +
* [[w:Anton Lesser|Anton Lesser]] as [[Qyburn]]
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* [[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]]
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* Ben Hawkey as [[Hot Pie]]
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}}
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'''At [[King's Landing]]'''
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{{Columns|2|
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* [[w:Julian Glover|Julian Glover]] as Grand Maester [[Pycelle]]
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* [[w:Diana Rigg|Diana Rigg]] as Lady [[Olenna Tyrell]]
 +
* [[w:Finn Jones|Finn Jones]] as Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] 
 +
* Ian Beattie as Ser [[Meryn Trant]]
 +
* [[w:Daniel Portman|Daniel Portman]] as [[Podrick Payne]]
 +
* [[w:Esmé Bianco|Esmé Bianco]] as [[Ros]]
 +
* Josephine Gillan as [[Marei]]
 +
}}
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'''On the Iron Islands'''
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* [[w:Patrick Malahide|Patrick Malahide]] as King [[Balon Greyjoy]]
 +
* [[w:Gemma Whelan|Gemma Whelan]] as [[Asha Greyjoy|Yara Greyjoy]]
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'''Across the [[Narrow Sea]]'''
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{{Columns|2|
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* [[w:Ian McElhinney|Ian McElhinney]] as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]
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* [[w:Dan Hildebrand|Dan Hildebrand]] as [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
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* Clifford Barry as [[Grazdan mo Ullhor|Greizhen mo Ullhor]]
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* [[w:Nathalie Emmanuel|Nathalie Emmanuel]] as [[Missandei]]
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* [[w:Ed Skrein|Ed Skrein]] as [[Daario Naharis]]
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* [[w:Jacob Anderson|Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]
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}}
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==References==
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{{References}}
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== References & Notes ==
 
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Season 3 of Game of Thrones is the third season of the series. It ll began filming on Summer 2012. The series consists of ten episodes.

Season 3 is closely based on the first half or thereabouts of A Storm of Swords, the third novel in the Song of Ice and Fire novel series by George R.R. Martin.

George R. R. Martin wrote the seventh episode, formerly tentatively titled "Autumn Storms",[1] now "The Bear and the Maiden Fair".

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "Valar Dohaeris" Daniel Minahan David Benioff & D.B. Weiss March 31, 2013 4.37[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. Dany sails into Slaver's Bay.
2 "Dark Wings, Dark Words" Daniel Minahan Vanessa Taylor April 7, 2013 4.27[3]
Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time. Arya runs into the Brotherhood Without Banners.
3 "Walk of Punishment" David Benioff & D.B. Weiss David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 14, 2013 4.72[4]
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.
4 "And Now His Watch Is Ended" Alex Graves David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 21, 2013 4.87[5]
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a chain for a whip.
5 "Kissed by Fire" Alex Graves Bryan Cogman April 28, 2013 5.35[6]
The Hound is judged by the gods; Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself; Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.
6 "The Climb" Alik Sakharov David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 5, 2013 5.50[7]
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.
7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" Michelle MacLaren George R. R. Martin May 12, 2013 4.84[8]
Dany 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.
8 "Second Sons" Michelle MacLaren David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 19, 2013 5.13[9]
King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. Davos demands proof from Melisandre. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.
9 "The Rains of Castamere" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 2, 2013 5.22[10]
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.
10 "Mhysa" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 9, 2013 5.39[11]
Joffrey challenges Tywin. Bran tells a ghost story. In Dragonstone, mercy comes from strange quarters. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

Cast

Main cast

Guest cast

The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.

At and beyond the Wall

From the North

From the South

At King's Landing

On the Iron Islands

Across the Narrow Sea

References

  1. "GRRM 11 April 2012"
  2. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘The Walking Dead’ Wins Night, ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Bible’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Shameless’, ‘The Client List’ & More, April 2, 2013
  3. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, ‘Kourtney & Kim Take Miami’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Mad Men’ & More, April 9, 2013
  4. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘MTV Movie Awards’, ‘Vikings’, ‘Mad Men’,’The Client List’, ‘Veep’ & More, April 16, 2013
  5. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + NBA Playoffs, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, ‘Vikings’ & More, April 23, 2013
  6. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, ‘Vikings’, ‘The Client List’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Veep’ & More, April 30, 2013
  7. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Ax Men’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Army Wives’, ‘The Client List’ & More, May 7, 2013
  8. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Breaking Amish’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Long Island Medium’, ‘River Monsters’ & More, May 14, 2013
  9. Sunday Cable Ratings:’Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘North America’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Veep’, ‘The Client List’ & More, May 21, 2013
  10. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night + ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’, ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’, ‘Breaking Amish’, ‘Mad Men’ & More, June 4, 2013
  11. Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Night, ‘Falling Skies’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Army Wives’, ‘Veep’, ‘The Client List’ & More, June 11, 2013