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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Following Season 3 Episode 1 - New Blood
    6.3/10(863 votes)

    #1 - New Blood

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney

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  2. The Following Season 3 Episode 2 - Boxed In
    6.1/10(731 votes)

    #2 - Boxed In

    S3:E2

    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

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  3. The Following Season 3 Episode 3 - Exposed
    6.5/10(694 votes)

    #3 - Exposed

    S3:E3

    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

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  4. The Following Season 3 Episode 4 - Home
    5.8/10(682 votes)

    #4 - Home

    S3:E4

    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
    Writers:Jeff Eckerle, Marilyn Osborn

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  5. The Following Season 3 Episode 5 - A Hostile Witness
    5.3/10(714 votes)

    #5 - A Hostile Witness

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. The Following Season 3 Episode 6 - Reunion
    6.6/10(688 votes)

    #6 - Reunion

    S3:E6

    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

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  7. The Following Season 3 Episode 7 - The Hunt
    5.7/10(644 votes)

    #7 - The Hunt

    S3:E7

    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

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  8. The Following Season 3 Episode 8 - Flesh & Blood
    6.2/10(669 votes)

    #8 - Flesh & Blood

    S3:E8

    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

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  9. The Following Season 3 Episode 9 - Kill The Messenger
    6.4/10(649 votes)

    #9 - Kill The Messenger

    S3:E9

    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

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  10. The Following Season 3 Episode 10 - Evermore
    7.2/10(754 votes)

    #10 - Evermore

    S3:E10

    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

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  11. The Following Season 3 Episode 11 - Demons
    6.2/10(589 votes)

    #11 - Demons

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  12. The Following Season 3 Episode 12 - The Edge
    6.5/10(581 votes)

    #12 - The Edge

    S3:E12

    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
    Writers:Jeff Eckerle, Marilyn Osborn

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  13. The Following Season 3 Episode 13 - A Simple Trade
    6.5/10(604 votes)

    #13 - A Simple Trade

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writers:Liz Sczudlo, Mary Leah Sutton

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  14. The Following Season 3 Episode 14 - Dead or Alive
    6.5/10(617 votes)

    #14 - Dead or Alive

    S3:E14

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

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writers:Brynn Malone, Michael McGrale

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  15. The Following Season 3 Episode 15 - The Reckoning
    7.6/10(794 votes)

    #15 - The Reckoning

    S3:E15

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

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"New Blood" is the best rated episode of "The Following" season 3. It scored 6.3/10 based on 863 votes. Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney, it aired on 3/2/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Boxed In".