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The Best Episodes of The Third Day

Every episode of The Third Day ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Third Day!

A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters...
Genres:MysteryDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:HBO

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".

  • Friday - The Father
    7.4/101,018 votes
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    #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

  • Saturday - The Son
    7.3/10779 votes
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    #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

  • Sunday - The Ghost
    7.3/10711 votes
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    #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

  • Tuesday - The Daughter
    7.1/10528 votes
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    #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

  • Monday - The Mother
    6.8/10631 votes
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    #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

  • Last Day - The Dark
    6.5/10529 votes
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    #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