The Best Episodes of Reign Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(349 votes)

   #1 - Three Queens, Two Tigers

   S3:E110/9/2015

   Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth's campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine. Meanwhile, with Francis' fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley, both queens struggle to rule.

   Director:Holly Dale

   Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writer:Laurie McCarthy
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   7.6/10(301 votes)

   #2 - Betrothed

   S3:E210/16/2015

   Elizabeth must deal with the political backlash of harboring Catherine in England, while Catherine is imprisoned upon her return to France. Mary is forced to make some difficult decisions about securing Scotland's future and Lola is conflicted in her feelings for Narcisse.

   Director:Fred Gerber

   Writer:Lisa Randolph

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   Director:Fred Gerber

   Writer:Lisa Randolph
3. 

   7.9/10(315 votes)

   #3 - Extreme Measures

   S3:E310/23/2015

   When King Antoine unexpectedly returns to Court, Mary must help Francis hide his weakening condition long enough to secure his family's future. With the Throne in jeopardy and time running out, they must turn to an unlikely ally in need of redemption.

   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss
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   8.0/10(338 votes)

   #4 - The Price

   S3:E411/6/2015

   After Mary receives an urgent message from her ailing mother about the dire situation in Scotland, she finds herself looking to Francis for aid. Catherine finds herself up against Narcisse as she fights to become the regent to Charles. Meanwhile, Elizabeth faces continued pressure to wed.

   Director:Nathaniel Goodman

   Writers:April Blair, Robert D. Doty

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   Director:Nathaniel Goodman

   Writers:April Blair, Robert D. Doty
5. 

   8.2/10(401 votes)

   #5 - In A Clearing

   S3:E511/13/2015

   Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Catherine learns that Nostradamus has returned -- with a new vision involving Francis' fate.

   Director:Deborah Chow

   Writer:Shannon Goss

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   Director:Deborah Chow

   Writer:Shannon Goss
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   7.3/10(281 votes)

   #6 - Fight or Flight

   S3:E611/20/2015

   Mary realizes she must help Catherine in her quest to become regent, even at the risk of hurting the alliance with Scotland. Claude is determined to help Leith marry while Elizabeth struggles with the prospect of losing Dudley.

   Director:Charles Binamé

   Writer:Lisa Randolph

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   Director:Charles Binamé

   Writer:Lisa Randolph
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   7.5/10(293 votes)

   #7 - The Hound and the Hare

   S3:E712/4/2015

   Mary unearths a dark secret being kept by a Spanish prince, so she seeks Catherine's counsel. Meanwhile, suspicion surrounds a new ambassador from English court; and Bash's quest to find a mysterious murderer takes him to Greer's tavern.

   Director:Anne Wheeler

   Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt

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   Director:Anne Wheeler

   Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt
8. 

   7.8/10(282 votes)

   #8 - Our Undoing

   S3:E81/8/2016

   Mary must marry again in order to help Scotland, whose welfare she has to prioritize over her heart. Meanwhile, Catherine is accused of poisoning Francis, but Mary believes Catherine is being framed by Narcisse, who's angling to become regent of France.

   Director:Lee Rose

   Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts

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   Director:Lee Rose

   Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts
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   7.6/10(277 votes)

   #9 - Wedlock

   S3:E91/15/2016

   Claude is forced to marry someone selected by Narcisse. Meanwhile, a surprising discovery is made by Elizabeth, and it could alter her reign; and Mary asks Gideon to help her confirm her suspicions about Prince Don Carlos.

   Director:Norma Bailey

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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   Director:Norma Bailey

   Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss
10. 

    7.8/10(292 votes)

    #10 - Bruises That Lie

    S3:E101/22/2016

    Mary's feelings for Gideon are hard to suppress, but she does her best as she seeks political allies. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Greer face gut-wrenching scenarios; Claude is in danger on her wedding night; and a power struggle over the regency continues.

    Director:Megan Follows

    Writer:P.K. Simonds

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    Director:Megan Follows

    Writer:P.K. Simonds
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    7.4/10(259 votes)

    #11 - Succession

    S3:E114/25/2016

    Charles' coronation nears, forcing Mary to find a suitor who will be her ally. Meanwhile, Lola discovers who's been poisoning Elizabeth; and the castle's serial killer has special plans for Catherine.

    Director:Charles Binamé

    Writer:April Blair

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    Director:Charles Binamé

    Writer:April Blair
12. 

    7.5/10(262 votes)

    #12 - No Way Out

    S3:E125/2/2016

    Mary must prioritize her life over her cousin's. Meanwhile, Lola and Elizabeth unexpectedly join forces; Catherine can't escape her past; and Mary and Gideon begin to see each other in a new light.

    Director:Fred Gerber

    Writer:Wendy Riss

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    Director:Fred Gerber

    Writer:Wendy Riss
13. 

    7.4/10(258 votes)

    #13 - Strange Bedfellows

    S3:E135/9/2016

    Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideon’s life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help – Robert Dudley. Meanwhile, Bash is determined to track down the men behind the threats to Catherine

    Director:Norma Bailey

    Writer:Shannon Goss

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    Director:Norma Bailey

    Writer:Shannon Goss
14. 

    7.6/10(261 votes)

    #14 - To the Death

    S3:E145/16/2016

    Mary realizes she must return to Scotland and raise an army to save her throne; Lola gets caught while trying to help Elizabeth find information about her mother.

    Director:Michael McGowan

    Writer:Lily Sparks

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    Director:Michael McGowan

    Writer:Lily Sparks
15. 

    8.1/10(301 votes)

    #15 - Safe Passage

    S3:E155/23/2016

    Mary learns from Lola that she has a chance to get to Scotland safely, but she must act quietly and quickly. When Catherine is framed for murder, Mary must decide if she should stay to protect her, which would jeopardize her safe passage to Scotland.

    Director:Stuart Gillard

    Writer:Drew Lindo

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    Director:Stuart Gillard

    Writer:Drew Lindo
16. 

    7.5/10(259 votes)

    #16 - Clans

    S3:E166/6/2016

    When Mary arrives in Scotland, she is stunned by the treacherous world it has become and is forced her to keep her royal identity a secret until she learns who she can trust. When Elizabeth jeopardizes her standing with an unbearable new suitor, Lola steps in to help, which causes the Queen to question Lola’s ulterior motives.

    Director:Fred Gerber

    Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts

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    Director:Fred Gerber

    Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts
17. 

    8.2/10(286 votes)

    #17 - Intruders

    S3:E176/13/2016

    When Mary is presumed dead, Elizabeth asks for Lola's help in taking the Scottish crown for herself; James must defend Mary's throne from John Knox; Mary faces Francis's killer.

    Director:Lee Rose

    Writers:Drew Lindo, April Blair

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    Director:Lee Rose

    Writers:Drew Lindo, April Blair
18. 

    8.2/10(303 votes)

    #18 - Spiders in a Jar

    S3:E186/20/2016

    Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign in Scotland, which results in a battle royale with her cousin, Elizabeth. Lola is accused of a heinous crime and suffers the drastic consequences. Meanwhile, back in France, Catherine finds that Charles has returned a changed man after paying a price for his mother's relentless quest for power.

    Director:Deborah Chow

    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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    Director:Deborah Chow

    Writer:Laurie McCarthy