: Jon Snow is forced to kill Qhorin Halfhand to prove his "betrayal" of the Night's Watch and gain the trust of the wildlings . Meanwhile, Samwell Tarly witnesses a massive army of White Walkers and wights marching toward the Wall .

: Daenerys Targaryen enters the House of the Undying to rescue her dragons. She experiences surreal visions, including the Iron Throne covered in snow and a reunion with Khal Drogo, before her dragons destroy Pyat Pree and she escapes with her treasures .

" . This episode serves as the season finale and follows several major storylines :