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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 3

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

Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and...
Episodes
16
Avg. Rating
8.3
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  • Killer Within
    9.3/10(19,942)
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    #1 - Killer Within

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 11/4/2012

    The group is severed, placing lives in jeopardy; Merle has a request for the Governor.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Sang Kyu Kim

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  • Made to Suffer
    8.9/10(15,251)
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    #2 - Made to Suffer

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 12/2/2012

    Andrea steps up when the people of Woodbury are thrown into uncharted territory; a new threat arises at the prison.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Robert Kirkman

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  • Seed
    8.8/10(17,292)
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    #3 - Seed

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 10/14/2012

    With the world growing increasingly more dangerous and Lori’s pregnancy advancing, Rick discovers a potentially safe haven. But first he must secure the premises, pushing his group to its limit.

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Glen Mazzara

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  • This Sorrowful Life
    8.8/10(15,185)
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    #4 - This Sorrowful Life

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 3/24/2013

    Rick and the group are faced with a serious problem. If they want a truce with the Governor, they will have to make a huge sacrifice.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

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  • Clear
    8.7/10(15,371)
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    #5 - Clear

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 3/3/2013

    Since they are outgunned against the Governor's forces, Rick undertakes a mission to get more weapons.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

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  • Home
    8.6/10(14,328)
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    #6 - Home

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 2/17/2013

    The group is preparing their next step. Rick goes in search of his lost friend and meanwhile, Daryl and Merle are wondering if they themselves made the right decisions. The governor of Woodbury tries to restore order in the town and is planning to punish the people responsible for the chaos.

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

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  • Sick
    8.5/10(14,786)
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    #7 - Sick

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 10/21/2012

    After a traumatic event, a life hangs in the balance. Complicating matters, the group must also deal with a potential threat to their new surroundings.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

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  • When the Dead Come Knocking
    8.5/10(13,612)
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    #8 - When the Dead Come Knocking

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/25/2012

    The governor seeks information; a new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand.

    Director: Daniel Sackheim

    Writer: Frank Renzulli

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  • Welcome to the Tombs
    8.2/10(15,310)
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    #9 - Welcome to the Tombs

    Season 3 Episode 16

    Aired 3/31/2013

    The Governor and Rick Grimes prepare for the oncoming war. Meanwhile, Andrea struggles to escape The Governor's own torture chamber.

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Glen Mazzara

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  • Walk with Me
    8.1/10(14,246)
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    #10 - Walk with Me

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 10/28/2012

    Andrea and Michonne find a new community of survivors; a decision must be made.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Evan Reilly

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  • Hounded
    8.1/10(13,295)
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    #11 - Hounded

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 11/18/2012

    As Andrea grows closer to the Governor, Michonne makes a decision about Woodbury. Glenn and Maggie go on a run. Rick struggles.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

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  • Say the Word
    8.0/10(13,458)
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    #12 - Say the Word

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 11/11/2012

    Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Angela Kang

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  • The Suicide King
    8.0/10(13,523)
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    #13 - The Suicide King

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 2/10/2013

    After the invasion of Woodbury by Rick’s group, Daryl and Merle are captured by The Governor. Rick decides the fate of Tyreese’s group.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Evan Reilly

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  • Prey
    7.8/10(13,462)
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    #14 - Prey

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 3/17/2013

    The Governor chases a fleeing dissenter; while the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his plans.

    Director: Stefan Schwartz

    Writer: Glen Mazzara, Evan Reilly

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  • Arrow on the Doorpost
    7.7/10(13,531)
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    #15 - Arrow on the Doorpost

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 3/10/2013

    Rick and the Governor contemplate a peace treaty.

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Ryan Coleman

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  • I Ain't a Judas
    7.6/10(13,214)
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    #16 - I Ain't a Judas

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 2/24/2013

    Rick and the group are forced to make a decision now that their safety is no longer guaranteed. Andrea feels uncomfortable now that Woodbury has become a police state.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Angela Kang

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Killer Within" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 3. It scored 9.3/10 based on 19942 votes. Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Sang Kyu Kim, it aired on 11/4/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Made to Suffer".