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The Best Episodes of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3

Every episode of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3!

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Genre:Drama
Network:AMC

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Valley of the Heart's Delight" is the best rated episode of "Halt and Catch Fire" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 562 votes. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer and written by Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers, it aired on 8/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "One Way or Another".

  • Valley of the Heart's Delight
    7.7/10562 votes

    #1 - Valley of the Heart's Delight

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2016

    Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

    Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

    Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

  • One Way or Another
    8.0/10532 votes

    #2 - One Way or Another

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2016

    While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

    Director: Kimberly Peirce

    Writer: Michael Saltzman

  • Flipping the Switch
    7.9/10514 votes

    #3 - Flipping the Switch

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/30/2016

    Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

    Director: Jeff Freilich

    Writer: Lisa Albert

  • Rules of Honorable Play
    7.6/10502 votes

    #4 - Rules of Honorable Play

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/2016

    A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

    Director: Jake Paltrow

    Writer: Alison Tatlock

  • Yerba Buena
    7.7/10509 votes

    #5 - Yerba Buena

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/13/2016

    Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: Mark Lafferty

  • And She Was
    8.3/10524 votes

    #6 - And She Was

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2016

    Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Angelina Burnett

  • The Threshold
    8.8/10622 votes

    #7 - The Threshold

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2016

    Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Michael Saltzman

  • You Are Not Safe
    8.8/10644 votes

    #8 - You Are Not Safe

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2016

    Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

    Director: Reed Morano

    Writer: Lisa Albert, Alison Tatlock

  • NIM
    8.5/10584 votes

    #9 - NIM

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2016

    Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

    Director: Christopher Cantwell

    Writer: Mark Lafferty

  • NeXT
    8.7/10588 votes

    #10 - NeXT

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2016

    While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell