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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 3

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

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...
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    8.8/10(18.3k votes)

    #1 - Seed

    S3:E1

    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.

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  2. Background image for Sick
    8.5/10(15.8k votes)

    #2 - Sick

    S3:E2

    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.

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  3. Background image for Walk with Me
    8.0/10(15.2k votes)

    #3 - Walk with Me

    S3:E3

    After witnessing an accident, Andrea and Michonne are introduced to a new community of survivors. As conflicts arise with their new acquaintances, a decision must be made.

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  4. Background image for Killer Within
    9.3/10(21.3k votes)

    #4 - Killer Within

    S3:E4

    The group is severed and lives are put in jeopardy. In Woodbury, Merle has a request for the Governor.

    Director:Guy Ferland
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  5. Background image for Say the Word
    8.0/10(14.3k votes)

    #5 - Say the Word

    S3:E5

    After another loss, Rick struggles. Michonne remains suspicious of the Governor as he throws a party with a unique twist for the people of Woodbury.

    Director:Greg Nicotero
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  6. Background image for Hounded
    8.1/10(14.2k votes)

    #6 - Hounded

    S3:E6

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

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    8.5/10(14.5k votes)

    #7 - When the Dead Come Knocking

    S3:E7

    The Governor presses for information. A new guest arrives at the prison, forcing Rick's hand.

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  9. Background image for Made to Suffer
    8.9/10(16.3k votes)

    #8 - Made to Suffer

    S3:E8

    Andrea steps up as the people of Woodbury are thrown into uncharted territory. At the prison, a new threat arises.

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  10. Background image for The Suicide King
    8.0/10(14.4k votes)

    #9 - The Suicide King

    S3:E9

    Rick tries to rescue a member of his group. Woodbury is in disarray after a recent attack. New guests raise concerns at the prison.

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  11. Background image for Home
    8.6/10(15.2k votes)

    #10 - Home

    S3:E10

    As the group debates their next course of action, Rick wanders after a lost friend. Daryl and Merle question their choices. The Governor restores order in Woodbury and makes plans to punish those responsible.

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  12. Background image for I Ain't a Judas
    7.6/10(14.1k votes)

    #11 - I Ain't a Judas

    S3:E11

    Rick and the group must make a choice when security is threatened. With Woodbury in a police state, Andrea grows uneasy.

    Director:Greg Nicotero
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    8.7/10(16.3k votes)

    #12 - Clear

    S3:E12

    Realizing they are heavily outgunned against the Governor's forces, Rick leads an expedition to get more weapons.

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  14. Background image for Arrow on the Doorpost
    7.7/10(14.4k votes)

    #13 - Arrow on the Doorpost

    S3:E13

    In an effort to prevent any more deaths, Rick and the Governor meet to come up with a peace treaty.

    Director:David Boyd
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  15. Background image for Prey
    7.8/10(14.3k votes)

    #14 - Prey

    S3:E14

    The Governor chases a dissenter who fled Woodbury. While the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his upcoming plans.

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  16. Background image for This Sorrowful Life
    8.8/10(16.1k votes)

    #15 - This Sorrowful Life

    S3:E15

    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.

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  17. Background image for Welcome to the Tombs
    8.2/10(16.2k votes)

    #16 - Welcome to the Tombs

    S3:E16

    Rick and the group have to seriously consider if the prison is worth defending as the Governor's impending attack looms over their heads.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Seed" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 18303 votes. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Glen Mazzara, it aired on 10/14/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sick".