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The Best Episodes of The 4400 Season 3

Every episode of The 4400 Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The 4400 Season 3!

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4400 centers on the return of 4400 people who, previously presumed dead or reported missing, reappear on Earth. Though they have not aged physically, some of them seem to have deeper alterations ranging from superhuman

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The 4400 Season 3 Episode 12 - Terrible Swift Sword
    8.1/10(432 votes)

    S3:E12

    NOVA group members that were in the custody of NTAC escape from jail with outside help from Jordan Collier. Diana tells April about her relationship with Ben. Shawn and Richard learn that Isabelle is working with Dennis Ryland.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny, Bruce Miller

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  2. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 4 - Gone (1)
    7.8/10(416 votes)

    S3:E4

    Someone is targeting young 4400's and Maia gets kidnapped. A mistake from Shawn's past comes back to haunt him. Richard is given a position of authority at the 4400 Center.

    Director:Morgan Beggs
    Writer:Bruce Miller

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  3. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 1 - The New World (1)
    7.7/10(470 votes)

    S3:E1

    Ryland and other government officials are on trial for withholding vital information that they discovered about the returnees when a disturbing sound is heard the courtroom. Tom and Diana, with the help of Gary Navarro, try and track down T.J Kim, who they believe is responsible for the piercing sound heard in the courtroom. Richard and Lily are forced to deal with a now grown Isabelle While Lily also suffers from a rapid aging disease that Shawn is unable to heal. Tom and Diana also investigate a radical organisation called the Nova Group that appears to have ties with Shawn and the 4400 Center.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny, Frederick Rappaport

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  4. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 3 - Being Tom Baldwin
    7.7/10(432 votes)

    S3:E3

    Tom is accused of murdering TJ Kim. 17 year old Boyd Gelder has the ability to change his appearance whenever he chooses. Meanwhile, Shawn and Isabelle grow closer.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:James Morris, Shintaro Shimosawa

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  5. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 10 - The Starzl Mutation
    7.7/10(378 votes)

    S3:E10

    Tom and Diana's investigation into a series of gruesome murders leads them to uncover another conspiracy within the government. At the 4400 Center, Shawn receives a gift from another returnee that allows him to see his future.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writers:Craig Sweeny, Amy Berg

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  6. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 9 - The Ballad of Kevin and Tess
    7.5/10(387 votes)

    S3:E9

    Kevin is on the run after horribly mutating due to the promicin experiments. Tom and Diana go to Tess for help. Diana gets what she believes is the flu and discovers something startling.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny

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  7. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 2 - The New World (2)
    7.4/10(425 votes)

    S3:E2

    Gary Navarro is arrested for the second attempt to assassinate Dennis Ryland. Knowing she is the key to her mother's survival, Isabelle attempts to kill herself by jumping off the 4400 center building only to survive without a scratch. Matthew Ross expresses his displeasure at her actions and tells her of the destiny she is to face. Isabelle is troubled about what Matthew told her, but after a discussion with Shawn she decides it's her choice with what she does with her life. Matthew gives Isabelle a substance that can kill her if it's injected.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny, Frederick Rappaport

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  8. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 8 - Blink
    7.4/10(407 votes)

    S3:E8

    Tom and Diana are drugged with a hallucinogen, that was created from oil that was secreted from the hands of a 4400.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:Amy Berg, Andrew Colville

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  9. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 11 - The Gospel According to Collier
    7.4/10(385 votes)

    S3:E11

    NTAC and the 4400 Center work together to find Jordan Collier. Kyle Baldwin gets a surprising visitor at the state prison.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny

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  10. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 13 - Fifty–Fifty
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S3:E13

    Tom and Diana continue their investigation on Jordan Collier's plan for mankind. Dennis Ryland rejoins NTAC. Isabelle prepares for battle.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny

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  11. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 5 - Gone (2)
    7.3/10(400 votes)

    S3:E5

    Tom and Diana continue to investigate the disappearance of the 4400 children. Isabelle and Shawn's relationship becomes public.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Darcy Meyers

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  12. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 6 - Graduation Day
    7.0/10(386 votes)

    S3:E6

    Isabelle seeks revenge on the Nova Group after they attack Shawn. Alana confronts the man responsible for killing her husband and son in a car accident nine years ago.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Craig Sweeny

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  13. The 4400 Season 3 Episode 7 - The Home Front
    7.0/10(391 votes)

    S3:E7

    With the help of Dennis Ryland, NTAC track down the remining members of the NOVA group. Nikki pays Shawn a visit.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Terrible Swift Sword" is the best rated episode of "The 4400" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 432 votes. Directed by Scott Peters and written by Ira Steven Behr, Craig Sweeny, Bruce Miller, it aired on 8/20/2006. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Gone (1)".