The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(39543 votes)

   #1 - Valar Dohaeris

   S3:E13/31/2013

   Jon is tested by the wildling king; Tyrion asks for his reward; Dany sails to Slaver's Bay.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.4/10(36769 votes)

   #2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words

   S3:E24/7/2013

   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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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Vanessa Taylor
3. 

   8.7/10(37221 votes)

   #3 - Walk of Punishment

   S3:E34/14/2013

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:David Benioff

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
4. 

   9.5/10(50039 votes)

   #4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended

   S3:E44/21/2013

   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:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
5. 

   8.9/10(38724 votes)

   #5 - Kissed by Fire

   S3:E54/28/2013

   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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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Bryan Cogman
6. 

   8.7/10(37806 votes)

   #6 - The Climb

   S3:E65/5/2013

   Four Houses consider make-or-break alliances. Jon and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.

   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   8.6/10(36665 votes)

   #7 - The Bear and the Maiden Fair

   S3:E75/12/2013

   Dany exchanges gifts in Yunkai; Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:George R. R. Martin

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:George R. R. Martin
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   8.9/10(37430 votes)

   #8 - Second Sons

   S3:E85/19/2013

   Dany meets the Titan's Bastard; King's Landing hosts a royal wedding.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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   9.9/10(138971 votes)

   #9 - The Rains of Castamere

   S3:E96/2/2013

   House Frey joins forces with House Tully. Jon faces his most difficult test yet.

   Director:David Nutter

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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   Director:David Nutter

   Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
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    9.1/10(42125 votes)

    #10 - Mhysa

    S3:E106/9/2013

    Joffrey challenges Tywin. Dany waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

    Director:David Nutter

    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

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    Director:David Nutter

    Writers:David Benioff, D. B. Weiss