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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 3

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

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Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 1 - The Day Tennyson Died
    8.6/10(2466 votes)

    #1 - The Day Tennyson Died

    S3:E1

    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.

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  2. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 2 - Predators Far and Near
    8.3/10(2086 votes)

    #2 - Predators Far and Near

    S3:E2

    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.

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  3. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 3 - Good and Evil Braided Be
    8.1/10(1990 votes)

    #3 - Good and Evil Braided Be

    S3:E3

    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.

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  4. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 4 - A Blade of Grass
    9.1/10(3532 votes)

    #4 - A Blade of Grass

    S3:E4

    Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.

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  5. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 5 - This World is Our Hell
    7.9/10(1934 votes)

    #5 - This World is Our Hell

    S3:E5

    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.

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  6. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 6 - No Beast So Fierce
    8.3/10(1936 votes)

    #6 - No Beast So Fierce

    S3:E6

    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.

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  8. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 7 - Ebb Tide
    8.3/10(1937 votes)

    #7 - Ebb Tide

    S3:E7

    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.

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  9. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 8 - Perpetual Night
    8.5/10(1957 votes)

    #8 - Perpetual Night

    S3:E8

    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.

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  10. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 9 - The Blessed Dark
    8.2/10(2708 votes)

    #9 - The Blessed Dark

    S3:E9

    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.

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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 2466 votes. Directed by Damon Thomas and written by John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker, it aired on 5/1/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Predators Far and Near".