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The Best Episodes of Samurai Jack Season 3

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

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A great warrior is displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 1 - XXVII
    7.6/10(717 votes)

    #1 - XXVII

    S3:E1

    Jack is turned into a chicken by a cranky wizard. While he tries to fix this, he gets caught by a "handler" and becomes a prize-winning Creature Combat fighter.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  2. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 2 - XXX
    7.8/10(764 votes)

    #2 - XXX

    S3:E2

    Aku leads Jack to a graveyard where the dead begin to rise. An evil spirit takes over Jack's sword, leading Jack to defend himself against his own weapon. When Aku gets hold of the sword, Jack fears he's finally met his end.

    Director:Genndy Tartakovsky
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  3. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 3 - XXVIII
    8.1/10(715 votes)

    #3 - XXVIII

    S3:E3

    When a man's daughter is kidnapped by Aku's Children, Jack must infiltrate a rave to stop the musical brainwashing.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Chris Mitchell, Erik Wiese

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  4. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 4 - XXIX
    9.0/10(876 votes)

    #4 - XXIX

    S3:E4

    Jack boards a train to his next destination only to be attacked by a couple of arguing bounty hunters.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writers:Paul Rudish, Charlie Bean

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  5. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 5 - XXXI
    8.6/10(761 votes)

    #5 - XXXI

    S3:E5

    Jack must read hieroglyphics, solve riddles and assemble a sacred scarab to call upon Ra for help in fighting evil ancient Egyptian shadow warriors.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Chris Savino
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  6. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 6 - XXXII
    8.9/10(851 votes)

    #6 - XXXII

    S3:E6

    Jack must travel along a water creature, a mountain creature and a flying creature to get to a portal to return home. But once he reaches the portal, it is guarded by an undefeatable warrior who tells him that this portal is not for him.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Genndy Tartakovsky, Erik Wiese

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  7. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 7 - XXXIII
    7.5/10(680 votes)

    #7 - XXXIII

    S3:E7

    An over-friendly creature begins following Jack, messing up Jack's every move along his quest.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  8. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 8 - XXXIV
    8.1/10(654 votes)

    #8 - XXXIV

    S3:E8

    Jack and a Swamp Wizard travel to the four corners of the earth, collecting pieces that are meant to get Jack home. But when Aku reveals himself to be the Swamp Wizard, Jack must battle these pieces which are now being puppeteered by Aku's evil hands.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Paul Rudish

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  9. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 9 - XXXV
    9.1/10(943 votes)

    #9 - XXXV

    S3:E9

    When Jack enters a spooky, old mansion and gets locked inside, he catches sight of a figure and sets after it to find out what is going on. As Jack is led further and further in, he discovers that the house and its inhabitants have an evil plan that involves…him.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writer:Chris Reccardi

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  10. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 10 - XXXVI
    8.6/10(701 votes)

    #10 - XXXVI

    S3:E10

    Jack falls into a hidden temple sanctuary to find monks trained like him in the style of the Ancient Master. The Ancient Master's Son then tells Jack of a portal to send him home, but in order to use it, his new friends must be sacrificed.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Randy Myers
    Writers:Bryan Andrews, Brian Larsen

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  11. Samurai Jack Season 3 Episode 11 - XXXIX
    9.0/10(792 votes)

    #11 - XXXIX

    S3:E11

    Jack is directed to a deathtrap-filled labyrinth which holds a diamond that can restore him to his time. Unfortunately a master thief also enters the labyrinth going for the item.

    Directors:Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez
    Writer:Don Shank

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"XXVII" is the best rated episode of "Samurai Jack" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 717 votes. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez and written by Chris Reccardi, it aired on 10/18/2002. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "XXX".