8.8/1016,997 votes#1 - 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
8.5/1014,514 votes#2 - 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
8.1/1013,975 votes#3 - 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
9.3/1019,524 votes#4 - 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
8.0/1013,198 votes#5 - 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
8.1/1013,032 votes#6 - 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
8.5/1013,345 votes#7 - 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
8.9/1014,940 votes#8 - 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
8.0/1013,263 votes#9 - 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
8.6/1014,069 votes#10 - 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
7.6/1012,974 votes#11 - 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
8.7/1015,082 votes#12 - 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
7.7/1013,289 votes#13 - 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
7.8/1013,221 votes#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
8.8/1014,912 votes#15 - 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
8.2/1015,041 votes#16 - 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
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...
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:AMC
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Seed" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 16997 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".