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The Best Episodes of My Brilliant Friend Season 3

Every episode of My Brilliant Friend Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Brilliant Friend Season 3!

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When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 1 - Indecencies
    8.0/10(432 votes)

    #1 - Indecencies

    S3:E1

    After Nino's unexpected appearance at her book presentation in Milan, Elena realizes her childhood crush never really abandoned her, and doubts begin to form about her fiance Pietro. Later, a scathing review leaves Elena questioning herself as a writer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  2. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 2 - The Fever
    8.7/10(435 votes)

    #2 - The Fever

    S3:E2

    A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to her family, and, though he instantly charms his future in-laws, Immacolata rejects their plans for a civil wedding ceremony. Months later, Lila falls ill due to the deplorable conditions at the Soccavo factory and makes Elena promise to take care of her son Gennaro if anything happens to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  3. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 3 - The Treatment
    8.2/10(354 votes)

    #3 - The Treatment

    S3:E3

    Concerned about Lila's worsening health, Elena seeks advice from her future mother-in-law Adele, who encourages her to write an expose on the Soccavo plant and the mounting unrest between rival unions. After several doctors' visits, Lila becomes determined to move back to the neighborhood despite being viewed as a pariah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  4. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 4 - Cold War
    8.1/10(347 votes)

    #4 - Cold War

    S3:E4

    After a tense argument about plans for a family, Elena and Pietro marry in town hall, and later, are surprised with a reception organized by Adele. Though she had hoped to concentrate on her next book, Elena gives birth to a daughter and struggles to find time to write.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  5. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 5 - Terror
    8.1/10(337 votes)

    #5 - Terror

    S3:E5

    Following news of a murder in Naples, Pasquale and Nadia turn up unannounced at Elena's house in Florence, further fuelling discord with her husband. Meanwhile, Elena suspects all is not right with Lila when she's asked to take Gennaro on their summer beach trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  6. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 6 - Becoming
    8.6/10(387 votes)

    #6 - Becoming

    S3:E6

    On holiday, Elena grows increasingly exasperated with Gennaro and after receiving shocking news about her sister Elisa, she cuts the family trip short to travel back to Naples. Later, tensions mount at a dinner with the Solaras, and Pietro shares his unvarnished opinion of Lila with Elena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  7. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 7 - Try Again
    8.1/10(347 votes)

    #7 - Try Again

    S3:E7

    Elena's marriage is more and more in crisis, Pietro is distant and she feels treated like a servant. One day, Nino Sarratore shows up at the Airota's door. He and Pietro become friends and say goodbye with the promise to meet again. Elena anxiously awaits their next meeting and finally resumes writing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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  8. My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Episode 8 - Those Who Leave, Those Who Stay
    8.6/10(476 votes)

    #8 - Those Who Leave, Those Who Stay

    S3:E8

    Elena and Pietro meet Nino's family. Nino gives Elena his feedback on the manuscript, when he discovers that Pietro has not read it he shows hostility towards her, but in a veiled and underhanded way. Pietro's reaction to Nino's passive-aggressive attacks only confirms Elena's doubts about her husband.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Indecencies" is the best rated episode of "My Brilliant Friend" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 432 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, it aired on 2/6/2022. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Fever".