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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!

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 her past that her CIA bosses are really after. Auggie Anderson is a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on assignment and is Annie's guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.

Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:USA Network

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Covert Affairs" season 3 is "Hang on to Yourself", rated 7.9/10 from 374 user votes. It was directed by Allan Kroeker and written by N/A. "Hang on to Yourself" aired on 7/10/2012 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sound and Vision".

  • Hang on to Yourself
    7.9/10 374 votes

    #1 - Hang on to Yourself

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2012

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

    Director: Allan Kroeker

    Writer: N/A

  • Sound and Vision
    7.7/10 301 votes

    #2 - Sound and Vision

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Thing You Should Do
    8.0/10 302 votes

    #3 - The Last Thing You Should Do

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Speed of Life
    7.7/10 290 votes

    #4 - Speed of Life

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2012

    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: N/A

  • This is Not America
    7.6/10 297 votes

    #5 - This is Not America

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2012

    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: N/A

  • Hello Stranger
    7.2/10 275 votes

    #6 - Hello Stranger

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2012

    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: N/A

  • Loving the Alien
    7.8/10 293 votes

    #7 - Loving the Alien

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Glass Spider
    8.6/10 366 votes

    #8 - Glass Spider

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Suffragette City
    8.4/10 337 votes

    #9 - Suffragette City

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let's Dance
    7.8/10 288 votes

    #10 - Let's Dance

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2012

    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: N/A

  • Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
    8.1/10 301 votes

    #11 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 10/16/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wishful Beginnings
    7.7/10 273 votes

    #12 - Wishful Beginnings

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 10/23/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Man in the Middle
    7.5/10 259 votes

    #13 - Man in the Middle

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 10/30/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
    7.6/10 264 votes

    #14 - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 11/6/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quicksand
    7.7/10 254 votes

    #15 - Quicksand

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/13/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lady Stardust
    8.1/10 291 votes

    #16 - Lady Stardust

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 11/20/2012

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

    Director: Renny Harlin

    Writer: N/A