Favourite Moments/Quotes ~ Spoilers for all aired episodes, future spoilers tagged.

[Cold Fuzz]

I just finished watching. It was so awesome that I watched the encore presentation and repeatedly rewound the key moments of awesomeness on the DVR.

My favorite moments:

• Syrio. I wish that he had more scenes this season but I know there are so many other characters to fit in. The First Sword of Braavos certainly gave one final flash of badassery through besting a bunch of overconfident Lannister guards with a wooden sword.
  
• One of Sansa's opening lines: She said that Arya always came back from her "dancing lessons" bruised and scratched, referring to her as clumsy. The way Sansa said the lines, I got the distinct impression that she really believed they were dancing lessons, not swordfighting lessons. Very LOL-worthy.
  
• The direwolves. I liked Ghost getting all riled up at the wall, especially the cacophony of yelps, howls, barks, and growls. But Robb's direwolf Grey Wind really took center stage with another fantastic mauling with Greatjon Umber. The crunching sound and the blood were fantastic. And Greatjon actually respected Robb thereafter. A win-win.
  
• Tyrion. More of his usual badassery, especially how he got the hill people to escort them all the way to Tywin's camp.
  
• Tywin. Gutting the stag last week gave us a preview of his fearsome reputation. That was followed up very well this week as Charles Dance gave another electric performance. What is it about Tywin's eyes? The way he looks at people makes you completely believe Catelyn's story that he had Targaryen children butchered in their sleep. Also, when your own brother addresses you as "my lord" that says loads right there.
  
• ALL of the scenes at the Wall. Again and again, the guys at the Wall succeed with their scenes. I think the casting has a lot to do with the chemistry they've got with all the characters at the wall. I'm glad to see Lord Commander Mormont come to the forefront more. As usual, Jon and his bros are the most interesting.
  
• Bran praying at the weirwood tree and more build-up with the White Walkers. Ned was right when he quipped, "Your gods are the ones with all the rules." Bran's devotion felt real, not like some mindless ritual. Interesting that it was interrupted with Hodor. I guess he really does have Giant blood considering his, um... size? WTF is he doing running around naked in the woods anyway? As for the buildup with the Walkers, again, there's a distinct Babylon 5 feel with the way the White Walkers (the Others in the books) are being built up. By the time the Shadow War was at the forefront with B5, so much background info had been trotted out that by the time it came time to pull the triggers on the war, it gripped you from one episode to another. I think the same will happen here with the dark events now unfolding.
  
  
  Spoiler:

  Gods help all these people when the Wall finally comes down, bringing the Walkers to storm the North and come down into the rest of Westeros. Whoever is foolish enough to blow the Horn of Winter and destroy the Wall will doom all of Westeros to the point that Daenerys and her dragons will be the world's only hope.
  
  
• Robb the rising star. With Ned's situation, Robb is really coming to the forefront very well. I'm glad that the characterization of Catelyn onscreen acknowledges this.
  
• Drogo and his weaponless take-down of a subordinate. I'm not ashamed to admit that I absolutely loved him ripping out the man's throat.
  
• Edit: One last thing I forgot to mention, though this favorite of mine isn't confined to this episode. The prop for the mugs was finally given a little acknowledgement through Commander Mormont: "A horn of ale." In the Game of Thrones world, it looks like it's bull horn. I want one for my drinks damn it.

[Hitokage]

everything what Syrio Forel said during the training
arresting of the Dwarf
and of course.....Winter is comming

[The Mighty 6 platoon]

Shagga: How would you like to die, Tyrion, son of Twyin?
Tyrion: In my own bed, at the age of 80, with a belly full of wine and a girls mouth around my c**k.

[MattSilver 3k]

Wouldn't we all.

Also, a subtle one - Tywin taking the wine jug out of Tyrion's reach before the latter could pour his goblet. Yeesh, guy.

[The Mighty 6 platoon]

Also, a subtle one - Tywin taking the wine jug out of Tyrion's reach before the latter could pour his goblet. Yeesh, guy.

I did chuckle at that. Charles Dance and Peter Dinklage had great chemistry.

Also

"Shagga son of Dolf, will cut off his manhood—”

“—and feed it to the goats, yes,”

[mysticseeker7]

Favorite scenes by episode:

Eppy 1: When Drogo and Dany first see each other. Then when Drogo gifts Dany with her white horse.
Arya hitting the bullseye with her arrow.

Eppy 2: When Dany and Drogo make love looking each other in the eye. Drogo walking into the tent naked.
Arya knocking Joffrey on his ass.

Eppy 3: Vaserys getting the whip wrapped around his neck for getting fresh with his sister.
Drogo and Dany laying together on there bed. him stroking her tenderly and then discussing the child and kissing. Yummy.

Eppy 4: Vaserys getting put in his place by his sister with the threat of cutting off his hands. LOL

Eppy 6: Dany testing herself with the egg and not getting her hands burned. Dany eating the horse heart and coming out strong, with Drogo looking on in support, respect and proudly. There was also some eye sex/foreplay going on. Him carrying her around as if on a victory lap. The protective Drogo of his wife and child. Drogo crowning the whiney idiot Vaserys.

Eppy7: The wonderful Dany drogo scene discussing the iron throne and the sweet kiss and her braiding his hair. Then of course post assasination attempt where you could see he was so worried about her. Called her Moon of his life. Of course the pledge/speech scene was outstanding.

Eppy 8: Dany claiming the women as her daughters and putting the underling in his place. Drogo giving Dany her due respect and asking for her side of the story. He explained how his society works and yet siding with her on the matter. Showing love and mutual repsect. I love this couple.
Syrio keeping his flare in the midst of battle.
Arya getting the hell out of dodge.
Septa showing so much courage to her death.

[Cold Fuzz]

I just finished watching Baelor, with the encore presentation up in less than 15 minutes. Brilliant episode but my God what a dark ending. I'll post favorite moments after the encore airing.

[MattSilver 3k]

Yeah. Damn, this show.

So yeah, my favourite moments in this ep have to be...
- Tyrion's story about his wife. I heard somewhere else they cut the part where he says Tywin gave him a gold coin to pay his wife for sex right then and there, because a Lannister is worth more. Shame, but still, fun.
- Jorah taking the blow in his armour and killing the horselord. BAMF.
- Varys/Ned scene at the start. I'm digging Varys, despite the evilness inside.
- Cat telling Robb about his wife-to-be, and Theon snickering as she does.
- Jaime's capture, and the reveal of Robb's plan. Solid.
- Maester Aemon's reveal.

Yeah, the last scene wasn't something I'd call a "favourite" for reasons of crushing depressiveness, but it was very well done. Very.

[Cold Fuzz]

I just finished the encore showing. That last scene did not lose its gravity. Very tough to watch but very well done.

Favorite moments/scenes:

• All the scenes at the Wall. I think they've got just the right actors for all of the characters and that was especially highlighted with Commander Mormont, Maester Aemon, and Jon. I was really glad to see the Old Bear hand over Longclaw to Jon. A bastard with a bastard sword. Heh heh.
  
• Tyrion's scenes. When the that story about his wife is revisited again, I'm sure it'll be as intense as what was revealed in this episode. Tywin was badass again. But what's the best about Tyrion's scenes for me? A drinking game!
  
• The bloodmagic. Disturbing to watch and hear. Unlike certain other horror-oriented things I've seen in the past, I think this scene genuinely plays off as something absolutely monstrous taking place.
  
• Ser Jorah. Absolutely badass. That duel between him and that irate Dothraki brings up an interesting question. Even if Daenerys and Drogo had 40,000 Dothraki on horseback in Westeros, would that be enough to re-take the realm? Cersei didn't think so and this scene illustrated why. Yeah, the arakh is a cool-looking weapon but its design was geared towards disembowelment, which is exactly what that Dothraki tried to to do Jorah. However, the armor plating completely negated that strategy. With 40,000 Dothraki facing similar numbers of Westerosi soldiers with armor plating, I think they'd get their asses handed to them unless Dany had other resources at her disposal.
  
• Frey. I remember in the book he was much the jackass and the actor cast for him was perfect.

[MattSilver 3k]

Frey. I remember in the book he was much the jackass and the actor cast for him was perfect.

Filch from the Harry Potter films. Nailed it.

[Shylodog]

Filch from the Harry Potter films. Nailed it [as Lord Walder Frey].

I couldn't agree more. Even my wife said he looked to be about 90 years old, which of course would be spot on with the book.

[VampyreWraith]

I loved the scenes between Ned and Varys. That was the point in the books when I decided that I liked Varys.
I liked Cat's scenes, I think the actress does a great job with the character(I really didn't like her in the books); so I like that I like her on the tv series.
Frey was horrible(in a good way), he's as nasty as is was in the books.
Ser Jorah was great. The noises coming out of the tent were creepy sounding, so that was cool.
I really liked Jon and Maester Aemon's conversation.

[Ukko]

Im certain i heard the phrase "You're a s*** warrior" spoken to Tyrion.

[The Mighty 6 platoon]

Although it was a tragic moment, I think the death of Ned will go down in the books as one of the most shocking and greatest moments of tv history.

[magictrick]

Although it was a tragic moment, I think the death of Ned will go down in the books as one of the most shocking and greatest moments of tv history.

Spoiler:

I found the Red Wedding to be more epic, but I can see why Ned's death is has a greater impact on the series and people will consider it the most surprising moment.