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The Best Episodes of Better Things Season 3

Every episode of Better Things Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Better Things Season 3!

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Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Better Things Season 3 Episode 1 - Chicago
    8.0/10(410 votes)

    #1 - Chicago

    S3:E1

    Sam and Max go on a trip.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writer:Pamela Adlon

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  2. Better Things Season 3 Episode 2 - Holding
    7.6/10(358 votes)

    #2 - Holding

    S3:E2

    Sam copes with stuff.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Ira Parker

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  3. Better Things Season 3 Episode 3 - Nesting
    7.5/10(368 votes)

    #3 - Nesting

    S3:E3

    Sam sees old friends and cooks for everyone.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Sarah Gubbins, Joe Hortua

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  4. Better Things Season 3 Episode 4 - Monsters in the Moonlight
    7.6/10(344 votes)

    #4 - Monsters in the Moonlight

    S3:E4

    Sam deals with monsters.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Sarah Gubbins

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  5. Better Things Season 3 Episode 5 - No Limit
    7.8/10(347 votes)

    #5 - No Limit

    S3:E5

    Sam unleashes.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Joe Hortua

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  6. Better Things Season 3 Episode 6 - What Is Jeopardy?
    7.8/10(327 votes)

    #6 - What Is Jeopardy?

    S3:E6

    Sam and fam get caught up in some gnar.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Ira Parker

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  7. Better Things Season 3 Episode 7 - Toilet
    7.5/10(336 votes)

    #7 - Toilet

    S3:E7

    Sam preps.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Joe Hortua

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  8. Better Things Season 3 Episode 8 - Easter
    7.8/10(331 votes)

    #8 - Easter

    S3:E8

    Sam helps Max and bakes for Phil.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Robin Ruzan, Sarah Gubbins

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  9. Better Things Season 3 Episode 9 - The Unknown
    7.6/10(348 votes)

    #9 - The Unknown

    S3:E9

    Sam gets theatrical.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writer:Sarah Gubbins

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  10. Better Things Season 3 Episode 10 - Show Me the Magic
    7.6/10(318 votes)

    #10 - Show Me the Magic

    S3:E10

    Sam winds down and reminisces.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Pamela Adlon, Ira Parker

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  11. Better Things Season 3 Episode 11 - Get Lit
    7.3/10(318 votes)

    #11 - Get Lit

    S3:E11

    Sam chaperones and Frankie slams.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writers:Joe Hortua, Ira Parker

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  12. Better Things Season 3 Episode 12 - Shake the Cocktail
    8.2/10(365 votes)

    #12 - Shake the Cocktail

    S3:E12

    Sam searches and takes a breath.

    Director:Pamela Adlon
    Writer:Pamela Adlon

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Chicago" is the best rated episode of "Better Things" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 410 votes. Directed by Pamela Adlon and written by Pamela Adlon, it aired on 2/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Holding".