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The Best Episodes of Yellowjackets Season 3

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

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This equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama tells the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 1 - It Girl
    7.1/10(1610 votes)

    #1 - It Girl

    S3:E1

    Summer inspires the Yellowjackets to ditch soccer for a more contact-intensive sport and revive an old pagan tradition. In the present, a cringe-worthy funeral flows organically into a bar therapy session.

    Director:Bart Nickerson
    Writers:Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco

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  2. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 2 - Dislocation
    7.3/10(1483 votes)

    #2 - Dislocation

    S3:E2

    The Yellowjackets are stuck deciding whether to track down a missing teammate or just trip out on mushrooms. Shauna secures a spot on the world's most unsupportive partner list. Misty finds herself tangled in the intimate chaos of sleepover parties.

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writers:Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle, Rich Monahan

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  3. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 3 - Them's the Brakes
    7.2/10(1450 votes)

    #3 - Them's the Brakes

    S3:E3

    The return of a Yellowjacket sparks a vengeful frenzy in the team. Lottie's rendition of Cool Aunt Without Kids leaves Callie with an open door to answers about her mother's twisted past. Tai and Van receive a karmic payout for their dine and dash.

    Director:Jonathan Lisco
    Writers:Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco

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  4. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 4 - 12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis
    7.2/10(1430 votes)

    #4 - 12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis

    S3:E4

    The Yellowjackets attempt to spin a hundred suspicions into proof. Coach Scott has an existential meltdown. Meanwhile, Jeff embarks on a crusade to make things right as Shauna is forcibly committed to some "me time." Spoiler: it's not a spa day.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writers:Julia Bicknell, Terry Wesley

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  5. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 5 - Did Tai Do That?
    6.6/10(1381 votes)

    #5 - Did Tai Do That?

    S3:E5

    The Yellowjackets confront the reality of having to pull an Old Yeller. Lottie mentors an up-and-coming prophet. In the present, Misty investigates a suspicious death. Shauna, desperate, turns to the last person she would trust – because, why not?

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Sarah L. Thompson, Elise Brown

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  6. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving (Canada)
    7.8/10(1504 votes)

    #6 - Thanksgiving (Canada)

    S3:E6

    The Yellowjackets start turning on each other faster than a reality TV reunion special. Meanwhile, the Sadecki family "vacation" features a vending machine and a deep dive into questionable parenting choices. Misty uncovers an incriminating clue.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Libby Hill, Emily St. James

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  7. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 7 - Croak
    8.0/10(1424 votes)

    #7 - Croak

    S3:E7

    The Yellowjackets realize their choices have snowballed into a catastrophe. Misty sets her sights on a fresh suspect, and even she's surprised by the plot twist. Meanwhile, Taissa's desperation is peeling back layers she didn't even know she had.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writers:Ameni Rozsa, Alisha Brophy

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  8. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 8 - A Normal, Boring Life
    7.5/10(1319 votes)

    #8 - A Normal, Boring Life

    S3:E8

    With a possible escape from their nightmare, the Yellowjackets learn not everyone may be in a rush to leave. In the present, the unexpected return of an old teammate sends Shauna spiraling in ways that should probably concern everyone.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Julia Bicknell

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  9. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 9 - How the Story Ends
    7.4/10(1304 votes)

    #9 - How the Story Ends

    S3:E9

    The Yellowjackets' rites of spring come to an end, with Misty getting a pick-me-up and Shauna facing a sticky Melissa problem, all while taking cues from Stravinsky (or Picciotto).

    Director:Benjamin Semanoff
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  10. Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 10 - Full Circle
    7.8/10(1586 votes)

    #10 - Full Circle

    S3:E10

    Things turn frigid as bloody new alliances get built and spilled. It's our time, right now, down here in the new Queen's court. Eat up, drink deep, and descend.

    Director:Bart Nickerson
    Writer:Ameni Rozsa

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"It Girl" is the best rated episode of "Yellowjackets" season 3. It scored 7.1/10 based on 1610 votes. Directed by Bart Nickerson and written by Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco, it aired on 2/16/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dislocation".