The Best Episodes of United States of Tara Season 3
Every episode of United States of Tara Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of United States of Tara Season 3!
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "United States of Tara" season 3 is "...youwillnotwin...", rated 7.8/10 from 201 user votes. It was directed by Craig Zisk and written by Diablo Cody. "...youwillnotwin..." aired on 3/28/2011 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Crackerjack".
7.8/10 201 votes#1 - ...youwillnotwin...
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2011
Max is worried when Tara returns to college to finish her college degree. Meanwhile, Charmaine with a baby on the way is avoiding a commitment to Neil, Kate tries to figure out a plan for her future and Marshall and Lionel sign up for a filmmaking class.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Diablo Cody
7.8/10 188 votes#2 - Crackerjack
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2011
Her psychology professor humiliates Tara when she transitions in his class. Meanwhile, Kate considers giving English lessons in Japan and Max gets a business offer.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dave Finkel, Brett Baer
7.9/10 187 votes#3 - The Full Fuck You Finger
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2011
The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine. To sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother. Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rolin Jones
7.9/10 187 votes#4 - Wheels
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/18/2011
Tara and Charmaine are rushed to the hospital in the same ambulance, where Charmaine declares her baby off limits to her crazy sister; Tara attempts to make a deal with her alters, which intrigues her Abnormal Psychology professor; Marshall, Lionel and Noah put Charmaine's empty house to some creative uses; Kate is embarrassed to confess that she backed out of going to Japan.
Director: Penny Marshall
Writer: Ron Fitzgerald
7.7/10 209 votes#5 - Dr. Hatteras' Miracle Elixir
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/25/2011
Tara tries to drop her Abnormal Psychology class but instead receives an intriguing pitch from her instructor, Dr. Hattaras; Charmaine and Neil find parenthood a struggle but still refuse Tara's help; Max finds himself at odds with his boss at his new job; Kate prepares for flight attendant training; Lionel catches Marshall with Noah, jeopardizing their student film project.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin
7.5/10 176 votes#6 - The Road to Hell is Paved with Breast Intentions
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2011
Tara seems to be making progress with her new contract but Dr. Hattaras discovers something disturbing in a tape from one her therapy sessions; much to the sisters' chagrin, Neil invites Tara and Charmaine's mother to visit her grandchild; Max is unhappy at his new job but can't talk to Tara about it; Kate is surprised when a handsome flyer rebuffs her flirting.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 181 votes#7 - The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2011
Tara motivates Max to relive his old rock band Beaverlamp. Meanwhile, a depressed Dr. Hattaras makes her take a break from their therapy sessions and Marshall and Noah interview Max for their film festival project.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Sheila Callaghan
7.9/10 183 votes#8 - Chicken 'n' Corn
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2011
A new alter comes to light that put Charmaine's new baby at risk. Soon later, Alice visits Dr. Hattaras and intrigues him in Tara's case again. Kate, Max and Marshall fly to New York where they get to meet Kate's new friend Evan and his son.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dave Finkel, Brett Baer
8.2/10 186 votes#9 - Bryce Will Play
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/23/2011
The discovery of Tara's new dangerous alter makes Dr. Hattaras and Tara consult another professional. Marshall finds out that his short film hurt his father's feelings and Charmaine connects with "chic moms," while Kate tries to make her relationship with Evan work.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Rolin Jones
7.9/10 177 votes#10 - Train Wreck
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2011
Max and Marshall return home from New York to bad news on all sides. Max learns of the new alter, Bryce, but a highly medicated Tara assures him all in under control. Marshall learns that a close friend has been killed in an accident. Tara offers support, which he gladly accepts, but on the day of the funeral Bryce emerges and apparently will not go away. It's all too much for Kate and Marshall who look to strike out on their own.
Director: Bille Eltringham
Writer: Sheila Callaghan, David Iserson
8.1/10 187 votes#11 - Crunchy Ice
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2011
When Bryce takes over, Tara's new alter threatens to destroy the whole family. When Tara's other alters disappear one by one, Max decides to fight off Bryce before it's too late for Tara.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Ron Fitzgerald
7.9/10 231 votes#12 - The Good Parts
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2011
Tara re-emerges but the task now is to repair broken family relationships, particularly with Marshall who is fed up with it all. Rather than go into a local mental health facility, she decides to follow Dr. Hatteras' advice and see a specialist in Boston. Neil and Charmaine are moving to Houston and offer to take Marshall with them. Kate receives an offer to move to St. Louis. As a new family dynamic emerges, everyone contemplates and wonders what the future may hold.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dave Finkel, Brett Baer