The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(1372 votes)

   #1 - Emperor Dead

   S3:E110/16/2025

   Amid a growing constitutional crisis, the staff scrambles to stage an impromptu inauguration, while Hal exploits the chaos behind the scenes.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn
2. 

   7.8/10(1138 votes)

   #2 - Last Dance at the Country Club

   S3:E210/16/2025

   Kate weighs a compelling offer. Eidra faces scrutiny over fallout from the Roylin debacle. Stuart pitches a proposal that goes far deeper than policy.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Anna Hagen

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Anna Hagen
3. 

   7.9/10(1072 votes)

   #3 - The Riderless Horse

   S3:E310/16/2025

   As the nation pauses to mourn, Grace considers the framework of her administration. Private strain threatens Kate and Hal's polished public image.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Eli Attie

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Eli Attie
4. 

   7.5/10(1031 votes)

   #4 - Arden

   S3:E410/16/2025

   Kate's unique role grants her access to anyone she wants — except the one person she needs. Dennison puts actionable intelligence to personal use.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Jessica Brickman

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Jessica Brickman
5. 

   7.6/10(1020 votes)

   #5 - Birdwatchers

   S3:E510/16/2025

   Forced to play the perfect couple, Kate and Hal confront a looming problem in international waters and a development that could torpedo U.S. credibility.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Peter Noah

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Peter Noah
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   8.3/10(1124 votes)

   #6 - Amagansett

   S3:E610/16/2025

   At an emergency strategy session, Grace weighs unthinkable choices, while Kate rolls the dice on a gamble that could alter the course of history.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writers:Debora Cahn, Peter Ackerman

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writers:Debora Cahn, Peter Ackerman
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   7.4/10(1019 votes)

   #7 - PNG

   S3:E710/16/2025

   Sequestered inside Winfield House as embassies go on alert and allies fall silent, Kate and Callum race to contain a potential disaster.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Julianna Dudley Meagher

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Julianna Dudley Meagher
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   8.4/10(1346 votes)

   #8 - Schrodinger's Wife

   S3:E810/16/2025

   Kate must use all her leverage and political instincts to avert a catastrophe at a high-stakes summit — with the fate of nations hanging in the balance.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn