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The episode maintained the premiere's strong ratings with roughly 2.2 million viewers on its first airing.

A confrontation between Arya and Joffrey on the Kingsroad leads to the death of Mycah (the butcher’s boy) and the forced execution of Sansa’s direwolf, Lady , by Ned’s own hand. 🔍 Important Details Game.of.Thrones.S01.E02.mkv

As Ned executes Lady in the south, Bran finally opens his eyes back in Winterfell. Production & Reception Release Date: April 24, 2011. Director: Tim Van Patten. The episode maintained the premiere's strong ratings with

Ned Stark leaves for King's Landing with Sansa and Arya to serve as Hand of the King. Production & Reception Release Date: April 24, 2011

Catelyn fights off an intruder sent to kill Bran; her direwolf, Summer, ultimately saves them by killing the attacker.

Daenerys Targaryen begins her journey east with the Dothraki, struggling to adapt but starting to find her own power as a Khaleesi.

Ned tells Jon that even if he doesn't have the Stark name, he has "Stark blood," and promises to tell him about his mother the next time they meet.