Tonight on Game of Thrones: "A Golden Crown"

You'll definitely want to tune in to tonight's all new episode of Game of Thrones on HBO. It's a terrific, clever episode that gives attention to each of the major plotlines and families in the show.

Here's what you can expect in tonight's Game of Thrones:

King Robert & Ned Stark: At the end of the last episode, Ned Stark had given up his position as the King's Hand and was set to leave King's Landing before learning that King Robert had yet another bastard child. After making this discovery, Jamie Lannister attacked him, demanding the captured Tyrion be returned. When tonight's episode begins, we learn that a wounded Ned has been brought back to the castle, and Robert tells him he wants him to resume his former position as King's Hand. Cersei immediately lays into him for having his wife capture Tyrion, and while Robert wants Ned to have Tyrion return, he and Cersei immediately disagree as to how much Ned should have to suffer for what's happened. When Ned wants Jamie to be punished for his actions in the previous episode, Robert impresses upon him the fact that he's very much in debt to the Lannisters and needs them on his side to continue to rule.

Daenerys, Viserys and the Dothraki: There is a very important scene towards the beginning of the episode involving Daenerys and a dragon egg that you should pay attention to. During her final statement at the end of the episode, you'll figure out why. Tonight's episode of Game of Thrones treats us to some absolutely disgusting pre-birth rituals for Dothraki women (which involves eating raw hearts!). While Khal Drogo looks on proudly, Daenerys further embraces her new people and her khaleesi rituals. But Viserys, who continues to grow antsy that progress against King Robert has not yet been made, launches into a tantrum during a party, demanding that Drogo pay him for the prize of his sister. How will Drogo respond? If you haven't read the books, I won't surprise you. But you definitely don't want to miss it!

Lysa Arryn, Cat Stark & Tyrion Lannister: Tyrion continues to be held hostage in the tower at crazy Lysa Arryn's house. He convinces a prison guard to get him an audience with Lysa in order to propose a solution: his champion will fight a champion of Lysa's choosing. If his man wins, he gets to go free. Lysa, and her bloodthirsty son, seem to find this proposition suitable. You'll have to wait for the episode to learn Tyrion's fate, but keep a close eye on the prison guard - he's very amusing!

The Consequences of Ned's Declaration: Game of Thrones loves to end episodes with a bit of excitement, leaving us to wonder what will happen next. I won't be spoiling exactly what happens at the end of the episode tonight, but when King Robert heads off on a hunt, Ned occupies his chair to hear grievances from the kingdom's citizens. He learns some disturbing things about the Lannisters that causes him to make a power play that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for him, but for King Robert and the kingdom as well.

Don't miss a new episode of Game of Thrones tonight.

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