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Season 3 - Best Episodes Of Game of Thrones

Overall Rating: ★ 9.2

Season 3 - Best Episodes Of Game of Thrones

(Overall Rating: ★ 9.2)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 3 episodes of Game of Thrones. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

8 Seasons
73 Episodes
Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure
Best Episodes
S3E9 - The Rains of Castamere ★ 9.9
S3E4 - And Now His Watch Is Ended ★ 9.5
S3E10 - Mhysa ★ 9.1
Worst Episodes
S3E2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words ★ 8.4
S3E1 - Valar Dohaeris ★ 8.6
S3E7 - The Bear and the Maiden Fair ★ 8.6
★ 9.9/10 (128611 votes)
#1

The Rains of Castamere

S3:E9

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.

AKW Apr 25, 2015

wait, WHAT????!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!??!?!?!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!

★ 9.5/10 (46252 votes)
#2

And Now His Watch Is Ended

S3:E4

Trouble brews among the Night's Watch at Craster's. Margaery takes Joffrey out of his comfort zone. Arya meets the leader of the Brotherhood. Varys plots revenge on an old foe. Theon mournfully recalls his missteps. Daenerys deftly orchestrates her exit from Astapor.

EnragedBeauty Jun 9, 2015

The last 10 minutes of this episode is probably one of the most powerful endings I've ever seen! Gav...

★ 9.1/10 (38871 votes)
#3

Mhysa

S3:E10

Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

PhilouTTB May 13, 2016

A great way to end that season ! Deanerys is for me the best queen

★ 8.9/10 (35474 votes)
#4

Kissed by Fire

S3:E5

The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

bendikts Jul 20, 2017

Jaime has gone from my third most hated character to my third favorite

★ 8.9/10 (34526 votes)
#5

Second Sons

S3:E8

King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.

drowninginfeels Jun 17, 2016

"Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman". That may be the single most misleading synopsis bit I've e...

★ 8.7/10 (34276 votes)
#6

Walk of Punishment

S3:E3

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.

ladysherlockian Oct 6, 2019

Arya's goodbye with Hot Pie is a really moving scene.

★ 8.7/10 (34840 votes)
#7

The Climb

S3:E6

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.

heyflp Feb 14, 2019

Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The ...

★ 8.6/10 (36563 votes)
#8

Valar Dohaeris

S3:E1

Jon meets the King-Beyond-the-Wall while his Night Watch Brothers flee south. In King's Landing, Tyrion wants a reward, Margaery shows her charitable nature, Cersei arranges a dinner party, and Littlefinger offers to help Sansa. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys starts her journey west.

heyflp Mar 3, 2021

The scorn and cruelty of Tywin's words to Tyrion are impressive. Tyrion is the only worthy person wi...

★ 8.6/10 (33803 votes)
#9

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

S3:E7

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. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

Guyjemm Mar 25, 2016

Jaime is such a badass! Aside from Dany and Tyrion, he's easily the best character in the show.

★ 8.4/10 (33873 votes)
#10

Dark Wings, Dark Words

S3:E2

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.

heyflp Mar 4, 2021

“Jon Snow. When my husband brought that baby home from the war, I couldn’t bear to look at him, didn...

★ 8.4/10 (33873 votes)
#1

Dark Wings, Dark Words

S3:E2

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.

heyflp Mar 4, 2021

“Jon Snow. When my husband brought that baby home from the war, I couldn’t bear to look at him, didn...

★ 8.6/10 (36563 votes)
#2

Valar Dohaeris

S3:E1

Jon meets the King-Beyond-the-Wall while his Night Watch Brothers flee south. In King's Landing, Tyrion wants a reward, Margaery shows her charitable nature, Cersei arranges a dinner party, and Littlefinger offers to help Sansa. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys starts her journey west.

heyflp Mar 3, 2021

The scorn and cruelty of Tywin's words to Tyrion are impressive. Tyrion is the only worthy person wi...

★ 8.6/10 (33803 votes)
#3

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

S3:E7

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. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

Guyjemm Mar 25, 2016

Jaime is such a badass! Aside from Dany and Tyrion, he's easily the best character in the show.

★ 8.7/10 (34276 votes)
#4

Walk of Punishment

S3:E3

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.

ladysherlockian Oct 6, 2019

Arya's goodbye with Hot Pie is a really moving scene.

★ 8.7/10 (34840 votes)
#5

The Climb

S3:E6

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.

heyflp Feb 14, 2019

Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The ...

★ 8.9/10 (35474 votes)
#6

Kissed by Fire

S3:E5

The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

bendikts Jul 20, 2017

Jaime has gone from my third most hated character to my third favorite

★ 8.9/10 (34526 votes)
#7

Second Sons

S3:E8

King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.

drowninginfeels Jun 17, 2016

"Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman". That may be the single most misleading synopsis bit I've e...

★ 9.1/10 (38871 votes)
#8

Mhysa

S3:E10

Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

PhilouTTB May 13, 2016

A great way to end that season ! Deanerys is for me the best queen

★ 9.5/10 (46252 votes)
#9

And Now His Watch Is Ended

S3:E4

Trouble brews among the Night's Watch at Craster's. Margaery takes Joffrey out of his comfort zone. Arya meets the leader of the Brotherhood. Varys plots revenge on an old foe. Theon mournfully recalls his missteps. Daenerys deftly orchestrates her exit from Astapor.

EnragedBeauty Jun 9, 2015

The last 10 minutes of this episode is probably one of the most powerful endings I've ever seen! Gav...

★ 9.9/10 (128611 votes)
#10

The Rains of Castamere

S3:E9

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.

AKW Apr 25, 2015

wait, WHAT????!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!??!?!?!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!

★ 8.6/10 (36563 votes)

Valar Dohaeris

S3:E1

Jon meets the King-Beyond-the-Wall while his Night Watch Brothers flee south. In King's Landing, Tyrion wants a reward, Margaery shows her charitable nature, Cersei arranges a dinner party, and Littlefinger offers to help Sansa. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys starts her journey west.

heyflp Mar 3, 2021

The scorn and cruelty of Tywin's words to Tyrion are impressive. Tyrion is the only worthy person wi...

★ 8.4/10 (33873 votes)

Dark Wings, Dark Words

S3:E2

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.

heyflp Mar 4, 2021

“Jon Snow. When my husband brought that baby home from the war, I couldn’t bear to look at him, didn...

★ 8.7/10 (34276 votes)

Walk of Punishment

S3:E3

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.

ladysherlockian Oct 6, 2019

Arya's goodbye with Hot Pie is a really moving scene.

★ 9.5/10 (46252 votes)

And Now His Watch Is Ended

S3:E4

Trouble brews among the Night's Watch at Craster's. Margaery takes Joffrey out of his comfort zone. Arya meets the leader of the Brotherhood. Varys plots revenge on an old foe. Theon mournfully recalls his missteps. Daenerys deftly orchestrates her exit from Astapor.

EnragedBeauty Jun 9, 2015

The last 10 minutes of this episode is probably one of the most powerful endings I've ever seen! Gav...

★ 8.9/10 (35474 votes)

Kissed by Fire

S3:E5

The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

bendikts Jul 20, 2017

Jaime has gone from my third most hated character to my third favorite

★ 8.7/10 (34840 votes)

The Climb

S3:E6

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.

heyflp Feb 14, 2019

Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The ...

★ 8.6/10 (33803 votes)

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

S3:E7

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. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.

Guyjemm Mar 25, 2016

Jaime is such a badass! Aside from Dany and Tyrion, he's easily the best character in the show.

★ 8.9/10 (34526 votes)

Second Sons

S3:E8

King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.

drowninginfeels Jun 17, 2016

"Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman". That may be the single most misleading synopsis bit I've e...

★ 9.9/10 (128611 votes)

The Rains of Castamere

S3:E9

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.

AKW Apr 25, 2015

wait, WHAT????!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!??!?!?!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!

★ 9.1/10 (38871 votes)

Mhysa

S3:E10

Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

PhilouTTB May 13, 2016

A great way to end that season ! Deanerys is for me the best queen

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 9.2 10
★ 9.7 The Lion and the Rose
★ 8.6 First of His Name
7 ★ 9.0 7
★ 9.7 The Spoils of War
★ 8.5 Dragonstone
6 ★ 9.0 10
★ 9.9 Battle of the Bastards
★ 8.3 Blood of My Blood
1 ★ 9.0 10
★ 9.6 Baelor
★ 8.5 Lord Snow
3 ★ 8.9 10
★ 9.9 The Rains of Castamere
★ 8.4 Dark Wings, Dark Words
2 ★ 8.8 10
★ 9.7 Blackwater
★ 8.3 The Night Lands
5 ★ 8.7 10
★ 9.8 Hardhome
★ 7.9 Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
8 ★ 6.4 6
★ 7.9 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
★ 4.0 The Iron Throne
Peter Dinklage
Kit Harington
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Lena Headey
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Cast & Crew

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