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The Best Episodes of The Head Season 3

Every episode of The Head Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Head Season 3!

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In an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months, a small team, known as the Winterers,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Head Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode XIII
    7.4/10(89 votes)

    #1 - Episode XIII

    S3:E1

    In Bir Tawil, a lawless territory in the middle of the desert, Rachel, Maggie and a new group of scientists test bacteria from their research on humans for the next phase of the trial. But after an uninvited visitor and an unexpected death, Maggie and Rachel fear their worst nightmare is happening all over again.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí

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  2. The Head Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode XIV
    6.7/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Episode XIV

    S3:E2

    After the second dose is administered, a team member is stung by a scorpion -- leading the others to discover a whole new level of sabotage has occurred on their base. Two years earlier, Arthur is immediately put through the ringer by Portlaoise Prison's most powerful inmate, Patrick.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí, Rachel Kilfeather

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  3. The Head Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode XV
    6.7/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Episode XV

    S3:E3

    Base's supplies are sabotaged. At Portlaoise, Arthur gets a letter from a secret admirer "XX". Distrust mounts over the tampering.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí, Pearse Lehane

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  4. The Head Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode XVI
    6.6/10(66 votes)

    #4 - Episode XVI

    S3:E4

    Chaos strikes the base as the trial's computers are infected with ransomware at the same time the participants suddenly begin to get sick. With trust at an all-time low, things come to a head when the root of all evil seems to be unmasked. Meanwhile, Arthur carries out Patrick's dirty work in exchange for access to a cellphone.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí, Martine Moore

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  5. The Head Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode XVII
    6.9/10(65 votes)

    #5 - Episode XVII

    S3:E5

    After a forceful shift in power, both scientists and subjects do whatever it takes to stay alive -- even if it means turning on one another. Following a jarring discovery, the remaining subjects attempt to escape the facility, while, at Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí

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  6. The Head Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode XVIII
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    #6 - Episode XVIII

    S3:E6

    When Rachel goes into labor, a brief truce occurs with Maggie, who helps deliver her baby. Shortly after, an unexpected downpour saves them both from dehydration, but only briefly, as the killer ultimately strikes again. Later, the identity of XX is revealed.

    Director:Jorge Dorado
    Writers:Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Episode XIII" is the best rated episode of "The Head" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Jorge Dorado and written by Dominic Harari, Teresa De Pelegrí, it aired on 12/19/2024. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode XIV".