The fifth episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones that airs tonight is titled “The Wolf and the Lion” and the title alone should give you a clue as to which two houses are key to this episode. Check out the episode synopsis, promo, and a sneak peek at tonight’s episode below:

Game of Thrones: Episode Synopsis of “The Wolf and the Lion” (Season One, Episode Five)

Incensed over news of Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) alliance with the Dothrakis, Robert (Mark Addy) orders a preemptive strike on the Targaryens that drives a wedge in his relationship with Ned (Sean Bean).  A captive Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) helps Catelyn (Michelle Fairley), but receives a cold reception at the Eyrie from her sister, John Arryn’s widow Lysa (Kate Dickie).  Sansa (Sophie Turner) is charmed by the dashing Ser Loras Tyrell (Finn Jones), aka the Knight of Flowers.  Arya (Maisie Williams) overhears a plot against her father.

Game of Thrones: Promo for “The Wolf and the Lion”

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Game of Thrones: Sneak Peek at “The Wolf and the Lion” – Ned Talks to Ser Barristan

 

Watch Game of Thrones on HBO, Sundays at 9/8C.