Game of Thrones

Series Premiere. Lord Ned Stark is troubled by disturbing reports from a Night's Watch deserter, and King Robert arrives at Winterfell.

As Bran miraculously survives his fall from the tower, Cersei and Jaime plot to ensure his silence; Jon and Tyrion decide to go to the Wall.

Jon impresses Tyrion at Castle Black. Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing. Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

Ned probes Arryn's death. Jon takes measures to protect Sam. Tyrion is caught in the wrong place.

Ned refuses an order from the King. Tyrion escapes one perilous encounter, only to find himself in another.

Ned makes a controversial decree. Tyrion confesses to his "crimes." Viserys receives final payment for Daenerys.

Ned confronts Cersei about her secrets. Jon takes his Night's Watch vows. Drogo promises to lead the Dorthraki to King's Landing.

The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks. Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war.

Ned makes a fateful decision. Robb takes a prized prisoner. Dany finds her reign imperiled.

A new king rises in the North; a Khaleesi finds new hope.