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The Best Episodes of Reign Season 3

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

The Best Episodes of Reign Season 3

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

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  1. Background image for Three Queens, Two Tigers
    7.5/10(344 votes)

    #1 - Three Queens, Two Tigers

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Betrothed
    7.6/10(295 votes)

    #2 - Betrothed

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Extreme Measures
    7.9/10(308 votes)

    #3 - Extreme Measures

    S3:E3

    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.

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    8.0/10(331 votes)

    #4 - The Price

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for In A Clearing
    8.2/10(394 votes)

    #5 - In A Clearing

    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Fight or Flight
    7.4/10(274 votes)

    #6 - Fight or Flight

    S3:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Hound and the Hare
    7.6/10(287 votes)

    #7 - The Hound and the Hare

    S3:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Our Undoing
    7.8/10(278 votes)

    #8 - Our Undoing

    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Wedlock
    7.6/10(273 votes)

    #9 - Wedlock

    S3:E9

    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.

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    7.8/10(288 votes)

    #10 - Bruises That Lie

    S3:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Succession
    7.4/10(256 votes)

    #11 - Succession

    S3:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for No Way Out
    7.5/10(258 votes)

    #12 - No Way Out

    S3:E12

    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.

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    7.4/10(255 votes)

    #13 - Strange Bedfellows

    S3:E13

    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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for To the Death
    7.6/10(258 votes)

    #14 - To the Death

    S3:E14

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Safe Passage
    8.1/10(296 votes)

    #15 - Safe Passage

    S3:E15

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Clans
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    #16 - Clans

    S3:E16

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Intruders
    8.2/10(283 votes)

    #17 - Intruders

    S3:E17

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Spiders in a Jar
    8.2/10(300 votes)

    #18 - Spiders in a Jar

    S3:E18

    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.

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    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Unknown

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Three Queens, Two Tigers" is the best rated episode of "Reign" season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 344 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Betrothed".