The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 3

June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy’s choice to send Nichole away.

Director: Mike Barker

Writer: Bruce Miller

June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.

Director: Mike Barker

Writer: Kira Snyder

June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.

Director: Amma Asante

Writer: Yahlin Chang

June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.

Director: Amma Asante

Writer: Eric Tuchman

June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.

Director: Colin Watkinson

Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar

June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.

Director: Dearbhla Walsh

Writer: Dorothy Fortenberry

June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.

Director: Mike Barker

Writer: Nina Fiore, John Herrera

June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.

Director: Mike Barker

Writer: Kira Snyder

Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.

Director: Daina Reid

Writer: Lynn Renee Maxcy

June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.

Director: Daina Reid

Writer: Jacey Heldrich

A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.

Director: Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Writer: Yahlin Chang

Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.

Director: Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Writer: Eric Tuchman

With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead and must decide how far she’s willing to go. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.

Director: Mike Barker

Writer: Bruce Miller