The Best Episodes of The Expanse Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(4073 votes)

   #1 - Fight or Flight

   S3:E14/11/2018

   The Rocinante crew deals with the fallout over Naomi's betrayal while caught in the middle of the war between Earth and Mars. Meanwhile, Avasarala and Bobbie hatch an escape plan.

   Director:Breck Eisner

   Writers:Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby

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   Director:Breck Eisner

   Writers:Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
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   8.7/10(3892 votes)

   #2 - IFF

   S3:E24/18/2018

   The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal. Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor. UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war.

   Director:Breck Eisner

   Writers:Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck

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   Director:Breck Eisner

   Writers:Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck
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   8.6/10(3650 votes)

   #3 - Assured Destruction

   S3:E34/25/2018

   As Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars, Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing. Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.

   Director:Thor Freudenthal

   Writer:Dan Nowak

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   Director:Thor Freudenthal

   Writer:Dan Nowak
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   8.7/10(3637 votes)

   #4 - Reload

   S3:E45/2/2018

   The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies. Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.

   Director:Thor Freudenthal

   Writer:Robin Veith

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   Director:Thor Freudenthal

   Writer:Robin Veith
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   9.3/10(4494 votes)

   #5 - Triple Point

   S3:E55/9/2018

   The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head. Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Agatha King

   Director:Jeff Woolnough

   Writer:Georgia Lee

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   Director:Jeff Woolnough

   Writer:Georgia Lee
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   9.4/10(4576 votes)

   #6 - Immolation

   S3:E65/16/2018

   The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity. A new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station. Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.

   Director:Jeff Woolnough

   Writer:Alan DiFiore

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   Director:Jeff Woolnough

   Writer:Alan DiFiore
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   8.2/10(3590 votes)

   #7 - Delta-V

   S3:E75/23/2018

   All eyes turn to the edge of the solar system as a mysterious new presence emerges; Naomi recommits to her roots; Drummer butts heads with a seasoned new commander aboard the Behemoth; and a young Belter makes a name for himself.

   Director:Kenneth Fink

   Writer:Naren Shankar

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   Director:Kenneth Fink

   Writer:Naren Shankar
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   9.0/10(3870 votes)

   #8 - It Reaches Out

   S3:E85/30/2018

   An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks. Naomi struggles to fit in. A mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.

   Director:Kenneth Fink

   Writers:Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby

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   Director:Kenneth Fink

   Writers:Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
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   8.2/10(3206 votes)

   #9 - Intransigence

   S3:E96/6/2018

   The Rocinante seeks a new gameplan as they attempt to avoid capture. Melba's true motives are revealed. Naomi is torn between identity and ideal. Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince.

   Director:David Grossman

   Writer:Hallie Lambert

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   Director:David Grossman

   Writer:Hallie Lambert
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    8.7/10(3383 votes)

    #10 - Dandelion Sky

    S3:E106/13/2018

    Holden sees past, present, and future. A ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission. Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into unchartered territory.

    Director:David Grossman

    Writer:Georgia Lee

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    Director:David Grossman

    Writer:Georgia Lee
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    8.4/10(3154 votes)

    #11 - Fallen World

    S3:E116/20/2018

    Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.

    Director:Jennifer Phang

    Writer:Dan Nowak

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    Director:Jennifer Phang

    Writer:Dan Nowak
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    8.6/10(3183 votes)

    #12 - Congregation

    S3:E126/27/2018

    As survivors arrive at the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat. Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make.

    Director:Jennifer Phang

    Writers:Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck

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    Director:Jennifer Phang

    Writers:Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck
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    9.3/10(4328 votes)

    #13 - Abaddon's Gate

    S3:E136/27/2018

    Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity.

    Director:Simon Cellan Jones

    Writers:Naren Shankar, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck

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    Director:Simon Cellan Jones

    Writers:Naren Shankar, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck