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
Catelyn fights off an intruder sent to kill Bran; her direwolf, Summer, ultimately saves them by killing the attacker.
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.
Jon Snow travels to the Wall to join the Night’s Watch , accompanied by his uncle Benjen and a curious Tyrion Lannister.