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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!

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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, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Deuce Season 3 Episode 1 - The Camera Loves You
    7.7/10(750 votes)

    #1 - The Camera Loves You

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:George Pelecanos, David Simon

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  2. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 2 - Morta di Fame
    7.8/10(676 votes)

    #2 - Morta di Fame

    S3:E2

    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

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  3. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 3 - Normal Is a Lie
    7.8/10(679 votes)

    #3 - Normal Is a Lie

    S3:E3

    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

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  4. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 4 - They Can Never Go Home
    8.5/10(732 votes)

    #4 - They Can Never Go Home

    S3:E4

    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.

    Directors:James Franco, Will Ralston
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 5 - You Only Get One
    8.2/10(685 votes)

    #5 - You Only Get One

    S3:E5

    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

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  6. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 6 - This Trust Thing
    8.3/10(684 votes)

    #6 - This Trust Thing

    S3:E6

    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

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  7. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 7 - That's a Wrap
    8.7/10(800 votes)

    #7 - That's a Wrap

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:George Pelecanos, David Simon

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  8. The Deuce Season 3 Episode 8 - Finish It
    9.1/10(1190 votes)

    #8 - Finish It

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writers:George Pelecanos, David Simon

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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 750 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".