The BEST episodes of American Gods season 3

Every episode of American Gods season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Gods season 3!

A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.

Last Updated: 9/29/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
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The Lake Effect
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7.86
937 votes

#1 - The Lake Effect

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2021

Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
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Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree
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7.66
950 votes

#2 - Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2021

Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss. Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation, while Shadow finally embraces destiny.

Directors: Russell Lee Fine
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Fire and Ice
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7.55
946 votes

#3 - Fire and Ice

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2021

In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery with deadly consequences. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy as Bilquis follows her new path.

Directors: Rachel Goldberg
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A Winter's Tale
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7.53
1113 votes

#4 - A Winter's Tale

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2021

A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.

Directors: Jon Amiel
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Conscience of the King
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7.52
945 votes

#5 - Conscience of the King

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2021

Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships with the town's residents. Laura and Salim continue to hunt for Wednesday, who attempts one final gambit to win over Demeter.

Directors: Mark Tinker
Writer: Aric Avelino
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Sister Rising
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7.51
966 votes

#6 - Sister Rising

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2021

Shadow uses a recently enlightened Bilquis to explore the concepts of identity, purpose and destiny; Technical Boy is faced with an identity crisis; Wednesday forms a plan for a new con and asks Shadow to play a part in it.

Directors: Nick Copus
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The Unseen
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7.47
967 votes

#7 - The Unseen

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2021

Bilquis has been taken captive and finds herself caught in the middle of an identity crisis, but Shadow and Technical Boy join forces to find her; Wednesday decides to visit a group of Lords of Valhalla, a nearby chapter of a biker gang.

Directors: Eva Sørhaug
Writer: Nick Gillie
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Serious Moonlight
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7.46
1014 votes

#8 - Serious Moonlight

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2021

Shadow's attempt to break away from Mr. Wednesday and the brewing war is thwarted by the secrets of the Gods — both Old and New.

Directors: Julian Holmes
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Ashes and Demons
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7.40
991 votes

#9 - Ashes and Demons

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2021

As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her from the grip of an unscrupulous antagonist.

Directors: Thomas Carter
Writer: Anne Kenney
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The Rapture of Burning
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7.21
942 votes

#10 - The Rapture of Burning

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2021

Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts. Shadow is surprised by a new side of Wednesday, while Technical Boy attempts to escape the prison of his own mind.

Directors: Tim Southam
Writer: Holly Moyer
Watch Now:Amazon