It's fight and flght for Jon, seizing an opportunity to escape the Thenns and his merry band of new friends. In the East, Daenerys lowers the defense of Yunkai with the help of Daario Naharis.

Beric Dondarrion and the Brotherhood shed blood, speaking more of their mysterious Lord. Old Nan lends a hand to Bran and company, and a weary path is crossed.

Finally, bath time in the North, as Jaime and Brienne prepare for a special dinner date with Roose Bolton. Southward, the great houses of Dorne file into King's Landing, a Viper in tow.

Lord Walder Frey submits his emissaries to Riverrun for Hoster Tully's farewell ceremony, and what would seem to be much, much more. In Dragonstone, Davos emerges from his cell to meet an unexpected adversary, conversation, and a charming new promotion.

Celebrate the season with us and the gang at Craster's Keep, where bread and bones are to be broken. And we can't forget Sandor Claus, with his tidings of comfort and joy at the hands of those without banners.

Tansy and The Peach greet our well-worn travelers to the Stoney Sept, amidst rubble, disorder, and watered wine. In the North, a race to the Wall's summit leads Jon's companions to a chilly fate.

Two hundred and fifty episodes later, Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark are to be wed. All of these episodes later, Daenerys sets a fire in their flesh.

Following a visit from the Lady Melisandre, two former Hands greet one another in a dank, warm prison. Beyond the Wall, Jon parts with an old friend, and grows even closer to Ygritte.

Among the dusty ranks of Astapor, Daenerys discovers her path. Far far away, huddled in a cave, Hodor and Bran are treated to a particularly fascinating Reed-spun tale.