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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!

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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 encounters many other survivors along the way.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 1 - Seed
    8.9/10(154 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.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Glen Mazzara

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  2. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 2 - Sick
    8.7/10(145 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.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writer:Nichole Beattie

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  3. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 3 - Walk with Me
    8.6/10(143 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
    Writer:Evan Reilly

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  4. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 4 - Killer Within
    9.0/10(152 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
    Writer:Sang Kyu Kim

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  5. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 5 - Say the Word
    8.4/10(146 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
    Writer:Angela Kang

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  6. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 6 - Hounded
    8.4/10(146 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.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Scott M. Gimple

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  7. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 7 - When the Dead Come Knocking
    8.6/10(145 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.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Frank Renzulli

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  8. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 8 - Made to Suffer
    8.9/10(143 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.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writer:Robert Kirkman

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  9. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 9 - The Suicide King
    8.3/10(146 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.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Evan Reilly

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  10. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 10 - Home
    8.7/10(143 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.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Nichole Beattie

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  11. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 11 - I Ain't a Judas
    8.1/10(147 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
    Writer:Angela Kang

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  12. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 12 - Clear
    8.8/10(147 votes)

    #12 - Clear

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Scott M. Gimple

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  13. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 13 - Arrow on the Doorpost
    8.1/10(149 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
    Writer:Ryan Coleman

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  14. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 14 - Prey
    8.4/10(143 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.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writers:Evan Reilly, Glen Mazzara

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  15. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 15 - This Sorrowful Life
    8.7/10(143 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.

    Director:Greg Nicotero
    Writer:Scott M. Gimple

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  16. The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 16 - Welcome to the Tombs
    8.5/10(150 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.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Glen Mazzara

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Seed" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 3. It scored 8.9/10 based on 154 votes. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Glen Mazzara, it aired on 10/14/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sick".