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The Best Episodes of The A Word Season 3

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

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The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The A Word Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Unsettled by a change in his life, Joe rejects his headphones. Maurice tries to solve all his family’s problems, Alison clashes with a stranger, and Rebecca has some big news.

    Director:Fergus O'Brien
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  2. The A Word Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Joe causes concern at school as he becomes fixated on his teacher, Heather. Paul helps Mark in his bid to join the army, and Rebecca sets the family straight about her pregnancy.

    Director:Fergus O'Brien
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  3. The A Word Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Maurice and Eddie lock horns on a kids camping trip. Paul tries to forge a connection with Joe. Rebecca interrupts Alison’s date with Ben to confront her about motherhood.

    Director:Fergus O'Brien
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  4. The A Word Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Alison brings the family together when she organises a sponsored walk for Joe. Paul gets a surprise from Sarah, and Maurice feels rejected by Ralph.

    Director:John Hardwick
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  5. The A Word Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(54 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Louise and Maurice are shaken when an unwelcome visitor arrives on the eve of Ralph’s wedding. Mark and Joe test Paul and Sarah’s liberalism when they strike out on their own.

    Director:Sasha Ransome
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  6. The A Word Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    When Rebecca goes into labour, it falls to Joe to help his sister. Alison makes a decision about Ben, Paul makes Mark an offer, and Maurice has a big question for Louise.

    Director:John Hardwick
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The A Word" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by Fergus O'Brien and written by Peter Bowker, it aired on 5/5/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".