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The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 3

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

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Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 1 - On Thin Ice
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #1 - On Thin Ice

    S3:E1

    Season three of Falling Skies opens seven months after the 2nd Mass arrived in Charleston. In the interim, Tom has been elected to political office, but he has his hands full as the resistance continues to battle the alien invaders. Tom’s decision to have the rebel skitters fight alongside humans creates tension and raises suspicions that someone may be feeding secrets to the enemy. Meanwhile, Hal struggles with nightmares that seem so real, he has difficulty knowing if he’s awake or dreaming. And Tom and Anne prepare to welcome their baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 2 - Collateral Damage
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Collateral Damage

    S3:E2

    With hostilities escalating between the resistance and the alien invaders, Tom calls on a nuclear specialist known as "The Rat King" to come up with a plan that will strip the aliens of their power. As suspicion continues to mount about a mole within the resistance, Tom and his leaders make a drastic decision that jeopardizes trust among the group. Anne, meanwhile, has a feeling that all is not right with her newborn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 3 - Badlands
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Badlands

    S3:E3

    The two-year anniversary of the alien invasion is fast approaching as the people of Charleston prepare for another potentially devastating offensive. A sniper attack by an unlikely gunman creates questions and doubts within the new government. Hal believes he knows the identity of the mole. And Anne’s concern for her baby continues to grow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 4 - At All Costs
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #4 - At All Costs

    S3:E4

    After the people of Charleston defeat another alien attack with the help of new advanced weaponry, Tom is invited to meet with a powerful leader. While Hal wrestles with an invasive evil, Ben struggles with his identity and the notion of being human again. And Anne uncovers startling new information that puts everyone in jeopardy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 5 - Search and Recover
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Search and Recover

    S3:E5

    When a mission goes terribly awry, Tom and Pope must rely on each other to survive. Meanwhile, Weaver and company search desperately for two members of the 2nd Mass who have gone missing. And Marina takes matters into her own hands in Charleston, disregarding Tom’s authority.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 6 - Be Silent and Come Out
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Be Silent and Come Out

    S3:E6

    Hal finally reveals his internal struggle to everyone, and it doesn’t bode well for the Masons. Lourdes experiments with a risky new medical procedure. And Charleston’s government sees a massive shift in leadership when a group breaks away on a search and rescue mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 7 - The Pickett Line
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #7 - The Pickett Line

    S3:E7

    The Masons run into trouble on the road when a family of outlaws intercepts their search-and-rescue mission. Meanwhile, looming doubts over the construction of a massive alien weapon ignite a conflict of interests. And an investigation to apprehend a killer on the loose hits a road block.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 8 - Strange Brew
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Strange Brew

    S3:E8

    Things seem much too calm for Tom, making him suspicious of his surroundings. On his way back to Charleston, he makes a number of discoveries, some incredibly surprising and others utterly horrifying. Meanwhile, Weaver and Pope butt heads over how to handle the suspected mole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 9 - Journey to Xilbalba
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Journey to Xilbalba

    S3:E9

    Tom uncovers confidential intelligence about the heart of the alien operation. Meanwhile, Charleston prepares to mount an offensive against the Espheni, but a massive explosion brings the operation to a halt. And the identity of the mole is finally uncovered, but not before more blood has been shed.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 10 - Brazil
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Brazil

    S3:E10

    When the 2nd Mass destroys a crucial Espheni base, a relentless enemy is taken down and the Mason family is reunited with those who had been lost. But the arrival of more interstellar players puts the fate of the Earth’s remaining survivors in doubt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"On Thin Ice" is the best rated episode of "Falling Skies" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Collateral Damage".