The Best Episodes of American Gods Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(22 votes)

   #1 - A Winter's Tale

   S3:E11/10/2021

   After months apart, Wednesday reappears in Shadow's life, resolved to drag him back into his war effort. A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.

   Director:Jon Amiel

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jon Amiel

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   6.3/10(23 votes)

   #2 - Serious Moonlight

   S3:E21/17/2021

   Shadow explores his oddly welcoming new town before heading to Chicago for a gathering of the Old Gods on Koliada. Wednesday reconnects with his oldest friend.

   Director:Julian Holmes

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Julian Holmes

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   6.6/10(21 votes)

   #3 - Ashes and Demons

   S3:E31/24/2021

   As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her from the grip of an unscrupulous antagonist.

   Director:Thomas Carter

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Thomas Carter

   Writer:Unknown
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   6.2/10(23 votes)

   #4 - The Unseen

   S3:E41/31/2021

   Shadow and Technical Boy team up to search for Bilquis, who finds herself captive and in the midst of a crisis of identity. Wednesday visits the local chapter of notorious biker gang Lords of Valhalla.

   Director:Eva Sørhaug

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Eva Sørhaug

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5. 

   6.7/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Sister Rising

   S3:E52/14/2021

   Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Elsewhere, Technical Boy struggles with an identity crisis of his own. Wednesday asks Shadow to assist in a new con.

   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Nick Copus

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   6.8/10(21 votes)

   #6 - Conscience of the King

   S3:E62/21/2021

   Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships within the town. Laura and Salim continue to hunt for Wednesday, who attempts one final gambit to win over Demeter.

   Director:Mark Tinker

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mark Tinker

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   6.6/10(20 votes)

   #7 - Fire and Ice

   S3:E72/28/2021

   In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy.

   Director:Rachel Goldberg

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rachel Goldberg

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   5.8/10(22 votes)

   #8 - The Rapture of Burning

   S3:E83/7/2021

   Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts. Shadow is surprised by a new side of Wednesday, while Technical Boy attempts to escape the prison of his own mind.

   Director:Rachel Goldberg

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rachel Goldberg

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.0/10(21 votes)

   #9 - The Lake Effect

   S3:E93/14/2021

   Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.

   Director:Metin Hüseyin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Metin Hüseyin

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    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree

    S3:E103/21/2021

    Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss. Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation, while Shadow finally embraces destiny.

    Director:Russell Lee Fine

    Writer:Laura Pusey

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    Director:Russell Lee Fine

    Writer:Laura Pusey