<P> "The Rains of Castamere" is the ninth episode of the third season of HBO's fantasy television series Game of Thrones, and the 29th episode of the series . The episode was written by executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and directed by David Nutter . It aired on June 2, 2013 (2013 - 06 - 02). </P> <P> The episode is centered on the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, one of the most memorable events of the book series, commonly called "The Red Wedding", during which Robb Stark and his banner - men are massacred . Other storylines include Bran Stark's group having to separate, Jon Snow's loyalties being tested, and Daenerys plotting her invasion of the city of Yunkai . </P> <P> This episode earned Benioff and Weiss a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series nomination . </P> <P> North of the Wall, Sam and Gilly continue their march south . Sam tells Gilly he plans for them to cross the Wall using the entrance at the Nightfort, an abandoned castle along the Wall . </P>

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