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The Best Episodes of Covert Affairs Season 3

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

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A young CIA operative, Annie Walker, is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative. While Annie believes she's been promoted for her exceptional linguistic skills, there may be something or someone from

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 1 - Hang on to Yourself
    8.0/10(407 votes)

    #1 - Hang on to Yourself

    S3:E1

    After tragedy shakes up the CIA, Annie and the rest of the DPD find themselves in an unfamiliar situation.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 2 - Sound and Vision
    7.7/10(330 votes)

    #2 - Sound and Vision

    S3:E2

    Annie and Auggie are brought together for a DPD assignment, sending them to Spain to acquire a computer virus that China also wants to obtain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 3 - The Last Thing You Should Do
    8.1/10(334 votes)

    #3 - The Last Thing You Should Do

    S3:E3

    When a situation develops while Auggie is visiting Parker in Africa, Annie, Joan and Lena have to find a way to work together to bring him back safely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 4 - Speed of Life
    7.8/10(321 votes)

    #4 - Speed of Life

    S3:E4

    Annie investigates a break-in at a high-tech company and reaches out to the FBI for help. But her plan is complicated by Simon's unexpected arrival in town.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 5 - This is Not America
    7.7/10(326 votes)

    #5 - This is Not America

    S3:E5

    When proprietary American technology is found in an Iranian missile, Annie is sent to Israel where, along with Eyal Lavin, she attempts to discover who leaked the technology.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 6 - Hello Stranger
    7.3/10(303 votes)

    #6 - Hello Stranger

    S3:E6

    When the Prime Minister of Yemen arrives in the US for emergency heart surgery, Annie takes on a near-impossible assignment: with a three-hour window, no back-up, and the State Department warning the CIA not to interfere, Annie attempts to turn the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff into a CIA asset.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 7 - Loving the Alien
    7.9/10(318 votes)

    #7 - Loving the Alien

    S3:E7

    When Simon invites Annie on a trip to Cuba, she accepts, knowing this is her best opportunity to learn what Simon has been planning. But going to Cuba means Annie won't have any backup if she gets caught.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 8 - Glass Spider
    8.6/10(401 votes)

    #8 - Glass Spider

    S3:E8

    After it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the hopes of protecting Simon, Annie requests that she be allowed to bring him in herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 9 - Suffragette City
    8.5/10(375 votes)

    #9 - Suffragette City

    S3:E9

    As the life of one the Agency’s best hangs in the balance, the team works to discover the truth after it’s revealed that one of their own might not be who they thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 10 - Let's Dance
    7.9/10(318 votes)

    #10 - Let's Dance

    S3:E10

    The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 11 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
    8.2/10(331 votes)

    #11 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

    S3:E11

    When Annie's mission in Russia goes awry, landing her in prison, Auggie, Joan, and Arthur work with an old friend to bring her home safely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 12 - Wishful Beginnings
    7.8/10(298 votes)

    #12 - Wishful Beginnings

    S3:E12

    Things become complicated for Annie when Eyal Lavin and his boss, Rivka Singer, request the CIA's assistance tracking down a Mossad asset.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 13 - Man in the Middle
    7.5/10(286 votes)

    #13 - Man in the Middle

    S3:E13

    After receiving intel from Mossad warning that two suspected terrorists are planning to meet, Annie finds herself in a race against the clock to track down the meeting location before the targets get away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 14 - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #14 - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)

    S3:E14

    When a crucial CIA asset disappears from protective custody, Annie and Eyal work to find her before they lose her forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 15 - Quicksand
    7.7/10(285 votes)

    #15 - Quicksand

    S3:E15

    With Auggie in Iraq and Joan out of the office, Annie turns to Eyal to help her track down Khalid Ansari.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 16 - Lady Stardust
    8.2/10(321 votes)

    #16 - Lady Stardust

    S3:E16

    When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.

    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Hang on to Yourself" is the best rated episode of "Covert Affairs" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 407 votes. Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sound and Vision".