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{{Infobox season
|season_name = Game of Thrones - Season 3
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|show       = Game of Thrones
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|season      = 3
|num_episodes = 10
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|image       =
|first_aired = March 31 2013
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|country      = United States
|last_aired = June 9 2013
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|network      = [[w:HBO|HBO]]
|dvd_release_date = TBA
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|num_episodes = 10
|prev = [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]
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|first_aired = March 31
|next =  [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]]
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|last_aired   = June 9 2013
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|dvd          = February 18, 2014
 
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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''' 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 wrote the seventh episode, formerly tentatively titled "Autumn Storms",<ref name="GRRM 11 April 2012" /> now "The Bear and the Maiden Fair".
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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
+
| 1
| [[Valar Dohaeris]]
+
| "[[Valar Dohaeris (TV)|Valar Dohaeris]]"
| Daniel Minahan
+
| [[w:Daniel Minahan|Daniel Minahan]]
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]]
+
| [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]]
|March 31, 2013
+
|March 31, 2013
|
+
|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"| [[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]] 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]].  
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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]].  
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 2
 
  | 2
| [[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]
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| "[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"
| Daniel Minahan
+
| Daniel Minahan
| Vanessa Taylor
+
| [[w:Vanessa Taylor|Vanessa Taylor]]
| April 7, 2013
+
| April 7, 2013
|
+
|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"| [[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]].
+
  | 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]].
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 3
 
  | 3
| [[Walk of Punishment]]
+
| "[[Walk of Punishment]]"
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
| April 14, 2013
+
| April 14, 2013
|
+
|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"| [[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.
+
  | 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
| [[And Now His Watch is Ended]]
+
| "[[And Now His Watch Is Ended]]"
|Alex Graves
+
|[[w:Alex Graves|Alex Graves]]
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
|April 21, 2013
+
|April 21, 2013
 +
|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"| 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.
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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.
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
|- style="border-top: 4px solid #7b0c0c;"
 
  | 5
 
  | 5
| [[Kissed by Fire]]
+
| "[[Kissed by Fire]]"
|Alex Graves
+
|Alex Graves
|Bryan Cogman
+
|[[w:Bryan Cogman|Bryan Cogman]]
|April 28, 2013
+
|April 28, 2013
|
+
|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"| [[The Hound]] is judged by the gods; [[Jaime]] is judged by men. [[Jon]] proves himself; [[Robb]] is betrayed. [[Tyrion]] learns the cost of weddings.
+
  | 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
| [[The Climb]]
+
| "[[The Climb]]"
|Alik Sakharov
+
|[[w:Alik Sakharov|Alik Sakharov]]
|David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
|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"| [[Tywin]] plans strategic unions for the [[House Lannister|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.
+
  | 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
| [[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (TV)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]
+
| "[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (TV)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]"
| Michelle MacLaren
+
| [[w:Michelle MacLaren|Michelle MacLaren]]
| [[George R. R. Martin]]
+
| [[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"| [[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 [[Joffrey|the king]], and [[Melisandre]] reveals a secret to [[Gendry]]. [[Brienne]] faces a formidable foe in [[Harrenhal]].
+
  | 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]]
+
| "[[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
|
+
|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"| [[King’s Landing]] hosts a wedding, and [[Tyrion]] and [[Sansa]] spend the night together. [[Dany]] meets the [[Mero|Titan’s Bastard]]. [[Davos]] demands proof from [[Melisandre]]. [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] and [[Gilly]] meet an older gentleman.
+
  | 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]]
+
| "[[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
| June 2, 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"| [[Robb]] presents himself to [[Lord Walder Frey|Walder Frey]], and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] meets his [[Roslin Frey|bride]]. [[Jon Snow|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]].
+
  | 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
| [[Mhysa (TV)|Mhysa]]
+
| "[[Mhysa (TV)|Mhysa]]"
|David Nutter
+
|David Nutter
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
+
| David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
|June 9, 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"| [[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.
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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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===Guest 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]]'''
 
{{Columns|2|
 
{{Columns|2|
The guest cast is listed in order of rank or social importance by the region they appear in.
 
;At and beyond [[the Wall]]
 
 
* [[w:Peter Vaughan|Peter Vaughan]] as [[Maester Aemon]]
 
* [[w:Peter Vaughan|Peter Vaughan]] as [[Maester Aemon]]
 
* [[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as [[Craster]]
 
* [[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]] as [[Craster]]
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* [[w:Kristofer Hivju|Kristofer Hivju]] as [[Tormund Giantsbane]]
 
* [[w:Kristofer Hivju|Kristofer Hivju]] as [[Tormund Giantsbane]]
 
* [[w:Mackenzie Crook|Mackenzie Crook]] as [[Orell]]
 
* [[w:Mackenzie Crook|Mackenzie Crook]] as [[Orell]]
 +
}}
  
;From the North
+
'''From the North'''
 +
{{Columns|2|
 
* Art Parkinson as Prince [[Rickon Stark]]
 
* Art Parkinson as Prince [[Rickon Stark]]
 
* [[w:Iwan Rheon|Iwan Rheon]] as [[Ramsay Snow]]
 
* [[w:Iwan Rheon|Iwan Rheon]] as [[Ramsay Snow]]
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* [[w:Kristian Nairn|Kristian Nairn]] as [[Hodor]]
 
* [[w:Kristian Nairn|Kristian Nairn]] as [[Hodor]]
 
* [[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]] as [[Osha]]
 
* [[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]] as [[Osha]]
 +
}}
  
;From the South
+
'''From the South'''
* [[w:David Bradley (actor)|David Bradley]] as [[Lord Walder Frey]]
+
{{Columns|2|
 +
* [[w:David Bradley (actor)|David Bradley]] as Lord [[Walder Frey]]
 
* [[w:Tara Fitzgerald|Tara Fitzgerald]] as Queen [[Selyse Florent|Selyse Baratheon]]
 
* [[w:Tara Fitzgerald|Tara Fitzgerald]] as Queen [[Selyse Florent|Selyse Baratheon]]
 
* [[w:Michael McElhatton|Michael McElhatton]] as Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
 
* [[w:Michael McElhatton|Michael McElhatton]] as Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
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* [[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]]
 
* [[w:Lucian Msamati|Lucian Msamati]] as [[Salladhor Saan]]
 
* Ben Hawkey as [[Hot Pie]]
 
* Ben Hawkey as [[Hot Pie]]
 +
}}
  
;At [[King's Landing]]
+
'''At [[King's Landing]]'''
 +
{{Columns|2|
 
* [[w:Julian Glover|Julian Glover]] as Grand Maester [[Pycelle]]
 
* [[w:Julian Glover|Julian Glover]] as Grand Maester [[Pycelle]]
 
* [[w:Diana Rigg|Diana Rigg]] as Lady [[Olenna Tyrell]]
 
* [[w:Diana Rigg|Diana Rigg]] as Lady [[Olenna Tyrell]]
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* [[w:Esmé Bianco|Esmé Bianco]] as [[Ros]]
 
* [[w:Esmé Bianco|Esmé Bianco]] as [[Ros]]
 
* Josephine Gillan as [[Marei]]
 
* Josephine Gillan as [[Marei]]
 +
}}
  
;On the Iron Islands
+
'''On the Iron Islands'''
 
* [[w:Patrick Malahide|Patrick Malahide]] as King [[Balon Greyjoy]]
 
* [[w:Patrick Malahide|Patrick Malahide]] as King [[Balon Greyjoy]]
 
* [[w:Gemma Whelan|Gemma Whelan]] as [[Asha Greyjoy|Yara Greyjoy]]
 
* [[w:Gemma Whelan|Gemma Whelan]] as [[Asha Greyjoy|Yara Greyjoy]]
  
;Across the [[Narrow Sea]]
+
'''Across the [[Narrow Sea]]'''
 +
{{Columns|2|
 
* [[w:Ian McElhinney|Ian McElhinney]] as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]
 
* [[w:Ian McElhinney|Ian McElhinney]] as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]
 
* [[w:Dan Hildebrand|Dan Hildebrand]] as [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
 
* [[w:Dan Hildebrand|Dan Hildebrand]] as [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
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* [[w:Jacob Anderson|Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]
 
* [[w:Jacob Anderson|Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==References==
 +
{{References}}
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== References & Notes ==
 
{{references|2|refs=
 
  <ref name="GRRM 11 April 2012">{{cite web|last=George R. R.|first=Martin|title=Season Three|url=http://grrm.livejournal.com/276653.html|date=11 April 2012|accessdate=11 April 2012}}</ref>
 
}}
 
  
 
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Game of Thrones
Season 3
No. of episodes 10
Country of origin United States
Network HBO
Release
Original run March 31 – June 9 2013
DVD release February 18, 2014
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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