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The Best Episodes of The Deuce Season 3

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

The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s,...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:HBO

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Camera Loves You" is the best rated episode of "The Deuce" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 715 votes. Directed by Alex Hall and written by George Pelecanos, David Simon, it aired on 9/9/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Morta di Fame".

  • The Camera Loves You
    7.7/10715 votes

    #1 - The Camera Loves You

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2019

    On the eve of 1985, a worn-out Vincent reconnects with his ex-wife, Andrea, as his open relationship with Abby grows more distant. Despite becoming a family man, Frankie continues his risky side hustles. With the newly dominant VHS format shaking up their industry, Candy and Harvey travel to Las Vegas for an adult film convention. Now a bartender at the Hi-Hat, Loretta becomes an active member of Women Against Pornography.

    Director: Alex Hall

    Writer: George Pelecanos, David Simon

  • Morta di Fame
    7.8/10638 votes

    #2 - Morta di Fame

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2019

    Frankie takes his amateur porn business to the next level and ends up in a confrontation with Rudy, who pushes Vincent to up his profits. Candy brainstorms a new film based on the experiences of her fellow sex workers and finds that her new beau Hank is not shaken by her past. Abby and Loretta take care of Shay when she shows up to the Hi-Hat in bad shape.

    Director: Susanna White

    Writer: Carl Capotorto

  • Normal Is a Lie
    7.8/10640 votes

    #3 - Normal Is a Lie

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2019

    Abby befriends a graffiti artist named Pilar and takes a surprising trip downtown. Candy sets a firm line with Hank when it comes to money. Todd re-examines his priorities and asks for Paul's support. Melissa is forced to face her past.

    Director: Tanya Hamilton

    Writer: Iturri Sosa

  • They Can Never Go Home
    8.4/10691 votes

    #4 - They Can Never Go Home

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2019

    Lori returns to New York for an audition and runs into some familiar faces. Candy speaks to her critics at a Women Against Pornography meeting. Alston takes a drastic step to deliver for Goldman. Vincent and Frankie celebrate an eventful birthday.

    Director: James Franco, Will Ralston

    Writer: N/A

  • You Only Get One
    8.2/10647 votes

    #5 - You Only Get One

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2019

    A distraught Vincent follows a lead down a dangerous path. Paul reaches out to Tod's parents. Candy battles Harvey over her latest script. Lori hits the feature dancing circuit. Abby reflects on her choices. Bobby does right by Black Frankie. Alston defends the plan to clean up Midtown. Gene reckons with his conflicted personal life.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Chris Yakaitis

  • This Trust Thing
    8.3/10643 votes

    #6 - This Trust Thing

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/2019

    In the wake of a personal loss, Candy finds the emotional core of her latest movie. Abby confronts Vincent after she makes an alarming discovery. Paul turns to activism as the AIDS epidemic continues to ravage New York's gay community.

    Director: James Franco

    Writer: Stephani DeLuca

  • That's a Wrap
    8.7/10755 votes

    #7 - That's a Wrap

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2019

    A struggling Lori turns to Candy for help before revisiting The Deuce. Candy makes a surprising deal to secure funding for her film. Abby takes a stand against the latest phase of Midtown redevelopment. Tommy explains the new world order to Vincent.

    Director: Alex Hall

    Writer: George Pelecanos, David Simon

  • Finish It
    9.1/101,121 votes

    #8 - Finish It

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/2019

    Big changes come to The Deuce as Gene sees opportunity in the city's public health crisis. Vincent looks to get out from under the mob's thumb and makes peace with Abby. Candy makes a critical choice in her relationship with Hank. Series finale.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: George Pelecanos, David Simon