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Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FOX

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Following" season 3 is "New Blood", rated 7.3/10 from 799 user votes. It was directed by Marcos Siega and written by Brett Mahoney, Alexi Hawley. "New Blood" aired on 3/2/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Boxed In".

  • New Blood
    7.3/10 799 votes

    #1 - New Blood

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/2015

    With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all - leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Brett Mahoney, Alexi Hawley

  • Boxed In
    7.3/10 677 votes

    #2 - Boxed In

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2015

    Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.

    Director: Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer: Barry O'Brien

  • Exposed
    7.2/10 636 votes

    #3 - Exposed

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/2015

    After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.

    Director: Gary Love

    Writer: Brynn Malone

  • Home
    7.1/10 623 votes

    #4 - Home

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/2015

    As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.

    Director: Nicole Kassell

    Writer: Marilyn Osborn, Jeff Eckerle

  • A Hostile Witness
    7.2/10 654 votes

    #5 - A Hostile Witness

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2015

    On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion
    7.6/10 633 votes

    #6 - Reunion

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2015

    With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.

    Director: Mary Harron

    Writer: Brett Mahoney

  • The Hunt
    7.2/10 589 votes

    #7 - The Hunt

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2015

    With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.

    Director: Sylvain White

    Writer: Liz Sczudlo

  • Flesh & Blood
    7.4/10 616 votes

    #8 - Flesh & Blood

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2015

    The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Mary Leah Sutton

  • Kill The Messenger
    7.5/10 595 votes

    #9 - Kill The Messenger

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2015

    After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.

    Director: David S. Tuttman

    Writer: Barry O'Brien

  • Evermore
    8.0/10 698 votes

    #10 - Evermore

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2015

    With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Alexi Hawley

  • Demons
    7.2/10 541 votes

    #11 - Demons

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 5/4/2015

    The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy’s laptop from inside the FBI.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: N/A

  • The Edge
    7.5/10 529 votes

    #12 - The Edge

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/11/2015

    An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation.

    Director: Nicole Kassell

    Writer: Marilyn Osborn, Jeff Eckerle

  • A Simple Trade
    7.8/10 554 votes

    #13 - A Simple Trade

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2015

    A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Liz Sczudlo, Mary Leah Sutton

  • Dead or Alive
    7.9/10 568 votes

    #14 - Dead or Alive

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 5/15/2015

    The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.

    Director: Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer: Michael McGrale, Brynn Malone

  • The Reckoning
    7.9/10 725 votes

    #15 - The Reckoning

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 5/15/2015

    As suspicions rise alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Brett Mahoney, Alexi Hawley