The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(4823 votes)

   #1 - Night

   S3:E16/5/2019

   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

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Bruce Miller
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   7.6/10(4114 votes)

   #2 - Mary and Martha

   S3:E26/5/2019

   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

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Kira Snyder
3. 

   8.0/10(4173 votes)

   #3 - Useful

   S3:E36/5/2019

   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

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   Director:Amma Asante

   Writer:Yahlin Chang
4. 

   7.9/10(3842 votes)

   #4 - God Bless the Child

   S3:E46/12/2019

   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

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   Director:Amma Asante

   Writer:Eric Tuchman
5. 

   8.4/10(4110 votes)

   #5 - Unknown Caller

   S3:E56/19/2019

   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

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   Director:Colin Watkinson

   Writer:Marissa Jo Cerar
6. 

   8.1/10(4242 votes)

   #6 - Household

   S3:E66/26/2019

   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

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   Director:Dearbhla Walsh

   Writer:Dorothy Fortenberry
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7. 

   7.3/10(3813 votes)

   #7 - Under His Eye

   S3:E77/3/2019

   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

   Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera
8. 

   7.7/10(4045 votes)

   #8 - Unfit

   S3:E87/10/2019

   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

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Kira Snyder
9. 

   6.4/10(5613 votes)

   #9 - Heroic

   S3:E97/17/2019

   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

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   Director:Daina Reid

   Writer:Lynn Renee Maxcy
10. 

    8.1/10(3783 votes)

    #10 - Witness

    S3:E107/24/2019

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

    Director:Daina Reid

    Writer:Jacey Heldrich

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    Director:Daina Reid

    Writer:Jacey Heldrich
11. 

    9.2/10(6174 votes)

    #11 - Liars

    S3:E117/31/2019

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

    Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

    Writer:Yahlin Chang

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    Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

    Writer:Yahlin Chang
12. 

    8.2/10(3593 votes)

    #12 - Sacrifice

    S3:E128/7/2019

    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

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    Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

    Writer:Eric Tuchman
13. 

    9.3/10(7049 votes)

    #13 - Mayday

    S3:E138/14/2019

    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

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    Director:Mike Barker

    Writer:Bruce Miller