The BEST episodes of The Originals season 3
Every episode of The Originals season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Originals season 3!
Though once pledged to remain together through the test of time, the Mikaelson's — the first and original family of vampires — have been torn apart over the thousands of years of their existence. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus, along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah, must take back the city that once belonged to them, while avoiding a war between the vampires, werewolves and witches that populate the French Quarter.
#1 - The Bloody Crown
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/20/2016
After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise. With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he’s committed. Meanwhile, Marcel, who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past. Finally, Elijah, Freya and Kol frantically search for a way to save their family before it’s too late.
#2 - No More Heartbreaks
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/29/2016
Everyone joins together in an attempt to save Cami's life.
#3 - Give 'Em Hell, Kid
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2016
After receiving new visions of the looming prophecy, Freya uncovers that her family is on a collision course with a dangerous new enemy. Meanwhile, with the help of Detective Kinney, Vincent and Kol travel to the ancestral world to put a stop to the witches and take back their city once and for all. Elsewhere, Klaus and Elijah confront Marcel after a heartbreaking plan gone wrong has sent him spiraling.
#4 - Behind the Black Horizon
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2016
When its discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are forced to put aside their differences in order to save her before it’s too late. Following a lead that brings them to Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn run into deputy Matt Donovan, who does not take well to new vampires in his town. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley work together to uncover the motive behind one of Lucien’s secret agendas, while a troubling shift in Kol’s behavior leaves Davina concerned for their future together.
#5 - Where Nothing Stays Buried
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/2016
In the wake of a ruthless plan that has left their family shattered, Klaus, Elijah and Freya desperately search for a way to take down Lucien once and for all. However, their efforts are put on hold following an urgent plea for help from Kol and Marcel. At Klaus’ insistence, Freya and Elijah reluctantly stay behind to offer their help, while Klaus and Hayley head to the bayou after uncovering Lucien’s latest plan. Once there, an unexpected showdown between Klaus and Lucien forces Freya to take matters into her own hands, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
#6 - Savior
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2015
When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse even as she finds herself the target of The Strix's latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus keeps a watchful eye over Cami while she attempts to help Detective Kinney, whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel causes Vincent to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley's attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson and Hope results in an unexpected surprise.
#7 - A Streetcar Named Desire (2)
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/2016
The unexpected arrival of Stefan Salvatore may be the key to helping Freya rescue Klaus and Elijah from a magical trap.
#8 - A Ghost Along the Mississippi
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/29/2016
Klaus declares war on his enemies. Hayley and Jack become Tristan's pawns.
#9 - The Devil Comes Here and Sighs
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2016
As the city celebrates its annual Jazz Fest, an unlikely team of Mikaelson foes joins forces to take Klaus hostage. Leading the charge to get their brother back, Elijah and Freya face off against a powerful force like none they’ve ever seen before, while Hayley and Cami set their own risky plan in motion to rescue Klaus. Meanwhile, when Kol’s erratic behavior worsens, Davina has no choice but to turn to Marcel and Vincent for help.
#10 - An Old Friend Calls
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2016
When Klaus learns of Cortez's arrival to vendetta against him, Klaus finds himself dealing with this new threat. Meanwhile, as Cortez begins threatening the lives of innocent residents, Vincent has no option but to assist the vengeful vampire in his plan to take down Klaus.
#11 - Beautiful Mistake
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2015
When Elijah and Freya realize that Rebekah may be the target of The Strix's latest plan, they do whatever it takes to protect her. Klaus spends time with Aurora to figure out where her loyalties lie, while a dangerous run-in with a member of The Strix leads Hayley and Marcel to make an unsettling discovery.
#12 - Alone with Everybody
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2016
Dangerous foes descend upon New Orleans in an attempt to take down Klaus once and for all when rumors spread about the remaining white oak bullet. As the threats grow, Elijah urges his siblings to lay low at the compound while Marcel, Vincent and Josh chase down a lead involving a mysterious vampire named Sofya. Meanwhile, Kol is forced to face his brother Finn, the person responsible for his death; and Klaus and Hayley seek shelter with her former pack and stumble upon some unsettling news.
#13 - Wild at Heart
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2016
Elijah learns that Aya might have knowledge about an elusive weapon that can take down Original Vampires for good. Davina receives a tempting offer which brings her closer to reuniting Kol.
#14 - The Axeman's Letter
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2015
Hayley and Jackson look after Davina after she made some enemies, meanwhile Elijah asks Marcel with help to do with Triston, Cami and Vincent keep an eye out for Lucien when things go awry; Klaus reunites with his old love and hears secrets he never would think of before now.
#15 - Heart Shaped Box
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2016
Aurora uses Freya as bait to lure the Mikaelson brothers into a trap.
#16 - The Other Girl in New Orleans
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2015
After learning that Cami's life is in danger and Aurora may be to blame, Klaus is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah, Freya and Hayley take drastic measures against Tristan when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya gives Marcel an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters.
#17 - A Walk on the Wild Side
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2015
In order to uncover what his old acquaintance Tristan is really up to in New Orleans, Elijah considers attending a gala thrown by a mysterious group of ancient vampires known as The Strix, while Hayley invites herself to attend with him.
#18 - Out of the Easy
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2015
Klaus and Elijah plan a Thanksgiving gathering in hopes of negotiating a truce; Vincent and Marcel realize Davina might be in over her head; Cami encounters a new threat.
#19 - Dead Angels
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2016
Klaus ends up in a standoff with an unlikely foe when a weapon that could destroy the Mikaelsons falls into the wrong hands.
#20 - I’ll See You in Hell or New Orleans
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2015
Klaus seeks to take revenge for the taking of his baby, Hope, by Hayley and Jackson whom Elijah also seem to be against Klaus. Meanwhile Davina tries to lead her coven, and seeks help from Freya to bring Kol back. Hope is kidnapped, meanwhile Klaus is hostage at the attic.
#21 - You Hung the Moon
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2015
After discovering that poachers have begun taking out werewolves in the bayou, Elijah and Jackson grow concerned for Hayley's safety when she fails to show up during the full moon. Meanwhile, Davina, the only one with the answer to Hayley's whereabouts, plots ways to use that to her advantage. Elsewhere, Cami approaches Klaus with her theory on who is behind the series of murders in the French Quarter, while Lucien delivers to Elijah an unsettling warning about the war brewing among the sire lines. Finally, after receiving a dire prophecy about the future of the Mikaelson siblings, Klaus takes extreme measures to determine the validity of this potential impending threat.
#22 - For the Next Millennium
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2015
Klaus's family has yet to forgive Klaus's actions. Klaus's old friend decides to show up and show him Chaos. While Elijah tries to hunt werewolves down to protect Hayley leaving Freya on nanny duty. Meanwhile Marcel's has organized another vampire community, while Davina is learning to control the coven as their leader only to find it's not as easy as it looks and seeks help from Hayley.