8.6/102,377 votes#1 - The Day Tennyson Died
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2016
Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.3/101,996 votes#2 - Predators Far and Near
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2016
Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.1/101,903 votes#3 - Good and Evil Braided Be
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2016
Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
9.1/103,399 votes#4 - A Blade of Grass
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2016
Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.
Director: Toa Fraser
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
7.9/101,851 votes#5 - This World is Our Hell
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2016
Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.3/101,843 votes#6 - No Beast So Fierce
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2016
Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to a new ally. Meanwhile, Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion; and Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.4/101,845 votes#7 - Ebb Tide
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/2016
Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. Vanessa learns an awful truth.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.5/101,869 votes#8 - Perpetual Night
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2016
Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.2/102,614 votes#9 - The Blessed Dark
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016
Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Day Tennyson Died" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful" season 3. It scored 8.6/10 based on 2377 votes. Directed by Damon Thomas and written by John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, it aired on 5/1/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Predators Far and Near".