- 7.4/101,018 votesLoading...
#1 - Friday - The Father
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020
After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where inhabitants are preparing for a curious annual festival involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.
Director: Marc Munden
Writer: Dennis Kelly
- 7.3/10779 votesLoading...
#2 - Saturday - The Son
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2020
Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to the mainland, spends the day trying to learn more about the islanders’ beliefs. After a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea with Jess, but is convinced to stay put as the islanders prepare for a dry run of their big event.
Director: Marc Munden
Writer: Dennis Kelly
- 7.3/10711 votesLoading...
#3 - Sunday - The Ghost
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2020
Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.
Director: Marc Munden
Writer: Dennis Kelly
- 7.1/10528 votesLoading...
#4 - Tuesday - The Daughter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2020
As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pressed on her past. A peculiar girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place closed off to outsiders.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer: Kit de Waal, Dean O'Loughlin, Dennis Kelly
- 6.8/10631 votesLoading...
#5 - Monday - The Mother
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2020
Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer: Kit de Waal, Dean O'Loughlin, Dennis Kelly
- 6.5/10529 votesLoading...
#6 - Last Day - The Dark
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2020
Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer: Dennis Kelly
The Best Episodes of The Third Day
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Best Episodes Summary
"Friday - The Father" is the best rated episode of "The Third Day". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1018 votes. Directed by Marc Munden and written by Dennis Kelly, it aired on 9/14/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Saturday - The Son".