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The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 3

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 10 - Brazil
    8.0/10(952 votes)

    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:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Remi Aubuchon

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  2. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 1 - On Thin Ice
    7.8/10(1132 votes)

    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:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Remi Aubuchon

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  3. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 9 - Journey to Xilbalba
    7.6/10(807 votes)

    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
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  4. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 2 - Collateral Damage
    7.5/10(911 votes)

    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:James Marshall
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  5. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 3 - Badlands
    7.4/10(856 votes)

    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:David Solomon
    Writer:John Wirth

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  6. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 4 - At All Costs
    7.4/10(850 votes)

    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:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Heather V. Regnier

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  7. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 6 - Be Silent and Come Out
    7.4/10(834 votes)

    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:Adam Kane
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, John Wirth

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  8. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 5 - Search and Recover
    7.3/10(840 votes)

    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:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Jordan Rosenberg

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  9. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 7 - The Pickett Line
    7.3/10(829 votes)

    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:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writers:Heather V. Regnier, Jordan Rosenberg

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  10. Falling Skies Season 3 Episode 8 - Strange Brew
    7.3/10(913 votes)

    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:David Solomon
    Writer:John Wirth

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Brazil" is the best rated episode of Falling Skies season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 952 votes. Directed by Greg Beeman and written by Remi Aubuchon, it aired on August 4, 2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "On Thin Ice".