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The Best Episodes of Treme Season 3

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

Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Knock with Me - Rock with Me" is the best rated episode of "Treme" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 219 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by David Simon, Anthony Bourdain, it aired on 9/23/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Saints".

  • Knock with Me - Rock with Me
    8.0/10219 votes

    #1 - Knock with Me - Rock with Me

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2012

    Season 3 begins in the fall of 2007, as the neighborhood is shocked by police officers' response to a brass-band procession for a fallen musician. Meanwhile, Delmond and Albert experience different reactions to their new album; Toni finds a new ally in her ongoing crusade for justice; LaDonna is uncomfortable in her temporary lodgings; and in New York, Janette is reunited with Enrico Brulard.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: David Simon, Anthony Bourdain

  • Saints
    7.8/10193 votes

    #2 - Saints

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2012

    Antoine’s students show interest and Annie’s demo hits the mark; Sonny and Linh show interest, but no marks are hit; L.P. Everett’s new case has smoke and fire; heat at the in-laws’ house forces LaDonna to move; Hidalgo discovers a new angle; Janette’s resistance slips; Albert learns he has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Eric Overmyer

  • Me Donkey Want Water
    7.9/10192 votes

    #3 - Me Donkey Want Water

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2012

    Janette, Aunt Mimi and Annie commit to new deals, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Toni may have found the killer she seeks, but Terry is still looking for his; L.P. meets his victim’s family; Antoine plays his bone in Texas; Sonny plays his music closer to home.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: George Pelecanos

  • The Greatest Love
    8.1/10178 votes

    #4 - The Greatest Love

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2012

    Antoine does a good deed, and a homeowner suspects Nelson’s deeds may not be so good. Davis fails to sign “Sugar Boy” Crawford for his opera, but Delmond gets his father to sign up for assistance from New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. L.P. learns that his headless skeleton wasn’t always so.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say
    8.1/10190 votes

    #5 - I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2012

    Antoine does the “Cupid Shuffle,” as Desiree’s mother’s house collapses. Annie’s visiting parents learn about her record deal. Albert’s kids learn about his lymphoma. Toni learns about Sofia’s boyfriend. Sofia gets stopped by Officer Billy Wilson, prompting Toni to appeal to NOPD captain Marcus Grayson. Janette has a reunion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Careless Love
    7.9/10191 votes

    #6 - Careless Love

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2012

    Sonny rushes, but still misses the boat. Fats Domino tickles Davis’ fancy and a few of the ivories. Antoine seeks reading help for Jennifer. Janette endures corporate hell. Toni and L.P. get a witness. Desiree gets a new ally.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Promised Land
    8.2/10196 votes

    #7 - Promised Land

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2012

    It’s Carnival time: Toni finds Judge Gatling dispensing judicial orders and potables at Galatoire’s. Janette seeks counsel from Emeril Lagasse and deconstructs crawfish etouffée with Al Roker. Sonny falls on the wagon. As Nelson schmoozes, Annie sits in with the Neville Brothers at the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Ball.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't You Leave Me Here
    8.0/10185 votes

    #8 - Don't You Leave Me Here

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2012

    Desautel's on the Avenue opens softly. Sonny pawns instruments to buy jewelry. LaDonna gets threats from a stranger and support from Albert. Sofia gets evicted for her own protection. Terry finds a case collapsing and his popularity declining. Desiree confronts Robinette.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Poor Man's Paradise
    8.1/10180 votes

    #9 - Poor Man's Paradise

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2012

    Janette’s restaurant is the talk of the town, but the popularity of a signature dish has her chefs feeling the heat in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Colson’s strained relationship with the rest of the police department comes with a personal risk; Desiree confronts Nelson about his demolition contracts; Annie begins to tire of Davis’ sulky attitude; Albert meets the jazz center’s benefactors; and LaDonna finally finds out what’s behind all the threats she’s been getting.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tipitina
    8.5/10188 votes

    #10 - Tipitina

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2012

    Davis and Cheeky Blakk go “full ghetto” on Davis’ goodbye to the musician’s life. Tim Feeny reveals himself and his intentions to Janette when he finds out that she’s throwing an unauthorized benefit for Gigi’s. Delmond parts ways with the powers that be. Toni sees hope that Joey Abreu’s killer may be prosecuted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A