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A Golden Crown

"A Golden Crown" is the sixth episode of the first season of the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. The teleplay was written by Jane Espenson and series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss from a story by Benioff and Weiss, and directed by Daniel Minahan, his directorial debut for the series. It first aired on May 22, 2011.

The episode's plot depicts the deterioration of the political balance of the Seven Kingdoms, with Ned Stark having to deal with the Lannister aggressions while King Robert Baratheon is away on a hunt. At the Eyrie, Tyrion Lannister is put on trial, and across the Narrow Sea, Viserys Targaryen is determined to force Khal Drogo to make him king.

The episode was well received by critics, who praised aspects of the King's Landing storyline and the culmination of Viserys's storyline. In the United States, the episode achieved a viewership of 2.4 million in its initial broadcast.

This episode marks the final appearance of Harry Lloyd (Viserys Targaryen).

Cersei accuses Ned of kidnapping Tyrion, and Robert tells Ned he cannot rule if the Lannisters and Starks are at war, appointing Ned regent while Robert leaves on a hunting trip.

Arya continues her sword lessons with Syrio Forel, while Sansa accepts an apology and a necklace from Joffrey, unaware he has been forced by his mother.

In Robert's absence, Ned learns that The Mountain was seen attacking villages in the Riverlands. Realizing this is revenge for Tyrion's arrest, Ned orders Lord Beric Dondarrion to arrest the Mountain and summons his overlord Tywin Lannister to answer for Gregor's actions. Fearing war with the Lannisters, Ned orders Arya and Sansa return to Winterfell for their safety. Sansa declares her desire to have golden-haired babies with Joffrey, which leads Ned to revisit Arryn's research: Joffrey does not share the dark hair of Robert and his ancestors and bastards; Ned realizes that Joffrey is not truly Robert's son.

Tyrion convinces Lysa to convene a court, where he mockingly confesses to various misdeeds but not the attempt on Bran's life or Arryn's murder. Tyrion demands a trial by combat, and the sellsword Bronn volunteers to fight for him. Bronn "dishonorably" defeats Lysa's champion, and Tyrion goes free with Bronn as his escort, to Lysa and Catelyn's dismay.

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