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The Best Episodes of Nashville Season 3

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

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Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them, and often complicating their lives, are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nashville Season 3 Episode 1 - That's Me Without You
    7.7/10(223 votes)

    #1 - That's Me Without You

    S3:E1

    Rayna has to choose between two men and two directions her life might take.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Dee Johnson

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  2. Nashville Season 3 Episode 2 - How Far Down Can I Go
    7.6/10(214 votes)

    #2 - How Far Down Can I Go

    S3:E2

    Rayna attempts to use some new publicity opportunities to promote her album and the record label.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  3. Nashville Season 3 Episode 3 - I Can't Get Over You to Save My Life
    7.7/10(209 votes)

    #3 - I Can't Get Over You to Save My Life

    S3:E3

    Juliette attempts to hide a secret that could stop her from getting a role in a film.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:David Gould

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  4. Nashville Season 3 Episode 4 - I Feel Sorry for Me
    7.7/10(209 votes)

    #4 - I Feel Sorry for Me

    S3:E4

    Rayna wants Sadie to sign to her label and entices her with a girls' day out. Juliette is unable to hide her pregnancy symptoms any longer.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  5. Nashville Season 3 Episode 5 - Road Happy
    7.7/10(206 votes)

    #5 - Road Happy

    S3:E5

    Juliette is concerned about filming a sex scene while attempting to hide her pregnancy. Kiley makes plans to leave town whilst a homeless man manages to make an impact on Scarlett.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Dana Greenblatt

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  6. Nashville Season 3 Episode 6 - Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy
    7.7/10(208 votes)

    #6 - Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy

    S3:E6

    A health scare sees Juliette asking Avery if he wants to be a part of the baby's life.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  7. Nashville Season 3 Episode 7 - I'm Coming Home to You
    7.6/10(202 votes)

    #7 - I'm Coming Home to You

    S3:E7

    Rayna increases her publicity by singing on "Dancing With the Stars" and having a reporter follow her, but she then soon misses her privacy. Juliette finds it hard to deal with single parenthood.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Monica Macer

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  8. Nashville Season 3 Episode 8 - You're Lookin' at Country
    8.1/10(206 votes)

    #8 - You're Lookin' at Country

    S3:E8

    While attending the 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Rayna discovers Luke's prenuptial agreement.

    Directors:Eric Close, Joe DeMaio
    Writer:Geoffrey Nauffts

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  9. Nashville Season 3 Episode 9 - Two Sides to Every Story
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #9 - Two Sides to Every Story

    S3:E9

    Rayna broadcasts a Christmas special from her home and has the chance to perform at Winterfest.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

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  10. Nashville Season 3 Episode 10 - First to Have a Second Chance
    8.3/10(224 votes)

    #10 - First to Have a Second Chance

    S3:E10

    Rayna is feeling conflicted about leaving the children behind to go back on tour. Sadie runs into a former partner.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  11. Nashville Season 3 Episode 11 - I'm Not that Good at Goodbye
    7.8/10(211 votes)

    #11 - I'm Not that Good at Goodbye

    S3:E11

    Luke and Rayna's daughters are not happy to learn the wedding has been canceled.

    Director:Jan Eliasberg
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  12. Nashville Season 3 Episode 12 - I've Got Reasons to Hate You
    7.6/10(203 votes)

    #12 - I've Got Reasons to Hate You

    S3:E12

    Rayna attempts to shrug off rumors about her and Luke's breakup as she gets ready to return to the stage.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Sibyl Gardner

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  13. Nashville Season 3 Episode 13 - I'm Lost Between Right and Wrong
    7.8/10(210 votes)

    #13 - I'm Lost Between Right and Wrong

    S3:E13

    Rayna learns about Jeff's plan to sign Maddie to Edgehill. Luke and Gunnar come up with some revenge songs.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:David Gould

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  14. Nashville Season 3 Episode 14 - Somebody Pick Up My Pieces
    7.7/10(200 votes)

    #14 - Somebody Pick Up My Pieces

    S3:E14

    After Rayna reveals Jeff's indiscretions to the board members, Edgehill Republic begins to fall apart. Deacon considers a clinical trial. Scarlett reconnects with Gunnar. Juliette poses for a magazine spread.

    Director:Danny Nowak
    Writer:Dana Greenblatt

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  15. Nashville Season 3 Episode 15 - That's the Way Love Goes
    8.1/10(221 votes)

    #15 - That's the Way Love Goes

    S3:E15

    The Grand Ole Opry honors Rayna on a special anniversary, so she asks Deacon and her daughters to sing with her. Meanwhile, Will's distressed to be collaborating with a gay man on a songwriting project and Sadie shares her private ordeal on national TV.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writer:Callie Khouri

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  16. Nashville Season 3 Episode 16 - I Can't Keep Away from You
    7.8/10(224 votes)

    #16 - I Can't Keep Away from You

    S3:E16

    Rayna tries to help Deacon, but her efforts backfire. Meanwhile, Scarlett prepares to open for Rascal Flatts, but her past problems make her fear performing again. Layla grows confused about her relationship with Jeff and Sadie winds up in danger.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  17. Nashville Season 3 Episode 17 - This Just Ain't a Good Day for Leavin'
    7.8/10(191 votes)

    #17 - This Just Ain't a Good Day for Leavin'

    S3:E17

    Juliette looks forward to her baby shower filled with celebrity guests, but Rayna must back out of hosting it to help Sadie. Meanwhile, rising star Ron Pope courts records deals with both Bucky and Luke and Scarlett's bond with Dr. Rand rattles Gunnar.

    Director:Michael Lohmann
    Writer:Paul Keables

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  18. Nashville Season 3 Episode 18 - Nobody Knows But Me
    7.9/10(201 votes)

    #18 - Nobody Knows But Me

    S3:E18

    Jeff is forced to revisit his past when he is faced with his ex-fiancee. Maddie struggles with the news about Deacon's illness. Juliette is eager to get back to work after the birth of her daughter.

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writers:David Gould, Monica Macer

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  19. Nashville Season 3 Episode 19 - The Storm Has Just Begun
    7.9/10(195 votes)

    #19 - The Storm Has Just Begun

    S3:E19

    The brightest stars of Nashville have gathered in support of Teddy’s music education initiative, “Note By Note,” where Juliette plans her return to the spotlight – and Layla finds herself thrust into it – alongside Jade St. John. At the gala, Rayna, Deacon, Maddie and Daphne get ready to take the stage and perform, but before they can, Deacon receives the call he’s been waiting for containing some life-changing news

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Dana Greenblatt, Geoffrey Nauffts

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  20. Nashville Season 3 Episode 20 - Time Changes Things
    7.7/10(182 votes)

    #20 - Time Changes Things

    S3:E20

    Jade throws a Malibu beach party, Juliette gives an impromptu rooftop concert and Rayna tries to save deacon’s life.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  21. Nashville Season 3 Episode 21 - Is The Better Part Over
    8.0/10(180 votes)

    #21 - Is The Better Part Over

    S3:E21

    Juliette is back on top following her performance high above highway 65 while Deacon’s cancer diagnosis becomes public and he and Rayna grapple with what the future holds.

    Director:Julie Hébert
    Writers:Marcie Ulin, Meredith Lavender

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  22. Nashville Season 3 Episode 22 - Before You Go Make Sure You Know
    8.4/10(208 votes)

    #22 - Before You Go Make Sure You Know

    S3:E22

    Juliette is laser-focused on finishing her album – and when she puts everything and everyone she loves behind it – Avery makes a decision that impacts their lives forever. Deacon’s life hangs in the balance, but Rayna and the girls are by his side. With the clock ticking and the future uncertain, will they celebrate a life together?

    Director:Callie Khouri
    Writers:Callie Khouri, Dee Johnson

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"That's Me Without You" is the best rated episode of "Nashville" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 223 votes. Directed by Callie Khouri and written by Dee Johnson, it aired on 9/24/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "How Far Down Can I Go".