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The Best Episodes of The Killing Season 3

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

The Best Episodes of The Killing Season 3

The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various...

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  1. 8.8/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Six Minutes

    S3:E10

    Sarah copes with the consequences of past mistakes; Holder wrestles personal demons; Seward is truthful.

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    Writer:Veena Sud
  2. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Reckoning

    S3:E9

    The hunt for a pornographer leads to a shocking revelation; Holder looks for a scapegoat; Twitch and Lyric find their dream home.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  3. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The Road to Hamelin

    S3:E12

    In the Season 3 finale, Sarah risks her life when someone dear to her goes missing; and Holder's past is used against him.

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  4. 8.1/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Try

    S3:E8

    Sarah goes missing; Bullet makes a choice to save Lyric; a dark secret is learned.

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  5. 8.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - From Up Here

    S3:E11

    Sarah seeks peace in the case's aftermath; the detectives pick up an unnerving new assignment; Lyric is tempted by her old life; Danette says good-bye.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  6. 7.9/10(16 votes)

    #6 - That You Fear the Most

    S3:E2

    Sarah makes a grim discovery in regards to her past; Holder catches an unsettling case; Seward shows his true colors.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
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  8. 7.7/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Eminent Domain

    S3:E6

    Linden and Holder catch up to the latest victim; Seward faces his past; Bullet struggles with the truth while in the jungle.

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    Director:Keith Gordon
  9. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Jungle

    S3:E1

    Sarah makes a grim discovery in regards to her past; Holder catches an unsettling case; Seward shows his true colors.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Veena Sud
  10. 7.6/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Seventeen

    S3:E3

    Sarah has her own reasons to join the task force; Holder finds a new street informant; Seward strokes an old rivalry.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
  11. 7.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Head Shots

    S3:E4

    The task force shuts down a business; Sarah and Holder unite in their pursuit of "the voice"; Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.

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  12. 7.5/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Scared and Running

    S3:E5

    Bullet races to find a victim on the run before someone else does; Seward is discourteous to surprise visitors.

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  13. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Hope Kills

    S3:E7

    Holder and Linden get a break in the case; Seward clashes with death; Bullet becomes a protector.

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    Director:Tricia Brock

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Six Minutes" is the best rated episode of "The Killing" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Veena Sud, it aired on 7/28/2013. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Reckoning".