Game of Thrones Season 5 Episodes 4 Through 8 Synopses Released

HBO's Game of Thrones is about a quarter of the way through Season 5, and the network has released the official descriptions for the next five episodes, all of which air in May.

Check them out below:

Episode #44: “Sons of the Harpy” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) The Faith Militant grow increasingly aggressive. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bronn (Jerome Flynn) head south. Ellaria (Indira Varma) and the Sand Snakes vow vengeance. Written by Dave Hill; directed by Mark Mylod.

Episode #45: “Kill the Boy” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) Dany (Emilia Clarke) makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon (Kit Harington) recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) searches for Sansa (Sophie Turner). Theon (Alfie Allen) remains under Ramsay’s (Iwan Rheon) control. Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Episode #46: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) Arya (Maisie Williams) trains. Jorah (Iain Glen) and Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) run into slavers. Trystane (Toby Sebastian) and Myrcella (Nell Tiger Free) make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack. Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Episode #47: “The Gift” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis (Stephen Dillane) remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family. Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

Episode #48: “Hardhome” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei (Lena Headey) struggles. Jon travels. Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

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