The BEST episodes of Speechless season 3

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

Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”

Last Updated: 8/28/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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U-N-R– UNREALISTIC
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8.22
158 votes

#1 - U-N-R– UNREALISTIC

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/12/2019

Maya braces for JJ’s high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything. Dylan teaches Jimmy a “Dad lesson” as he gets ready for a big job interview. Kenneth pressures JJ to prepare for a grand finale to their time together, and Ray uses his class trip to Catalina to examine his bad luck in love.

Directors: Bill Purple
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THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE
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7.87
156 votes

#2 - THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/5/2019

When JJ’s attempts to make a good impression on Izzy’s parents fail, he changes course to make a bad one instead. Maya is jealous when Melanie is the recipient of a public display of mom-love. Meanwhile, Kenneth leans on Jimmy for support after a tour of his alma mater reveals a few surprises.

Directors: Danny Chun
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ON THE R-O-- ROAD A-G-- AGAIN
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7.75
170 votes

#3 - ON THE R-O-- ROAD A-G-- AGAIN

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2019

The DiMeos set out for one last “JJ Adventure” before he heads to college, but things get bumpy when the family takes an ill-advised shortcut. Maya and Kenneth’s relationship is tested when they disagree over who knows JJ’s needs best. Meanwhile, Jimmy, JJ and Dylan find fun they shouldn’t be having, and Ray tests his wilderness mettle.

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W-H-- WHEELCHAIR P-L-- PLANET
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7.73
157 votes

#4 - W-H-- WHEELCHAIR P-L-- PLANET

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2019

The DiMeos come together to help JJ shoot a last-minute film for his college application, working against the clock and Maya’s own best interests. Jimmy makes an embarrassing gaffe with JJ’s beloved, and Kenneth and Ray scramble to suppress embarrassing secrets.

Directors: Christine Gernon
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G-A-- GAME N-I-- NIGHT
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7.70
191 votes

#5 - G-A-- GAME N-I-- NIGHT

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2019

When Maya insists that it’s time to meet Izzy, a reluctant JJ arranges a game night for his family and new girlfriend. Ray tries to help on the big night, but his attention to detail puts a major crimp in JJ’s evening. Meanwhile, Dylan and Kenneth let their appetites get the better of them.

Directors: Anya Adams
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L-O-N-- LONDON (1)
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7.69
218 votes

#6 - L-O-N-- LONDON (1)

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2018

The DiMeos cross the pond so Maya can ask her estranged father, the challenging Martin, for a loan to save their house. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts on his “fun dad” hat to ensure JJ has a great trip, Ray digs deep to summon Californian vibes to endear himself to British girls, and Kenneth reveals a love for all things royal.

Directors: Christine Gernon
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S-P-- SPECIAL B-- BOY T-I-- TIME
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7.68
187 votes

#7 - S-P-- SPECIAL B-- BOY T-I-- TIME

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2019

Ray’s attempt to manipulate Maya over an unfulfilled promise of mother-son time backfires when she calls his bluff. JJ tries a new aide after he and Kenneth agree to spend a day apart. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s unsure how to handle Dylan’s teen angst when she invites a boy over.

Directors: Rob Cohen
Writer: Broti Gupta
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O-- OUR M-A-G--MAGEDDON
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7.67
192 votes

#8 - O-- OUR M-A-G--MAGEDDON

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2019

Dylan is horrified to realize people see her as a mini version of Maya, and makes a point to exert her individuality. JJ and Ray each cope with their feelings for shared crush, Izzy. Meanwhile, Kenneth turns to an unwilling Jimmy for help with Joyce.

Directors: Bill Purple
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J-A-- JAVIER'S P-A-- PANTS
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7.65
203 votes

#9 - J-A-- JAVIER'S P-A-- PANTS

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/4/2019

Maya lends a helping hand to frenemy Melanie and finds her life taking a surprising turn. Dylan joins the Lafayette basketball team, where her lousy sportsmanship gets results. Jimmy makes up for lost father-son time with Ray.

Directors: Bill Purple
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H-- HEY, YOU
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7.64
202 votes

#10 - H-- HEY, YOU

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2019

Maya is less than thrilled when Kenneth interferes with her business plans with Melanie. Ray begs JJ to cast him opposite his new crush, Izzy, in his next movie, which has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Dylan is impressed with Jimmy’s band.

Directors: Molly McGlynn
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S-E-- SEOUL B-R-- BROTHERS
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7.63
169 votes

#11 - S-E-- SEOUL B-R-- BROTHERS

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2019

JJ struggles with spending his new social security benefits strictly on boring stuff. Kenneth uncovers a secret that upsets the status quo in Maya and Jimmy’s relationship. Meanwhile, Ray’s run-in with an old love threatens his chances at a Quiz Bowl championship.

Directors: Bill Purple
Writer: Danny Chun
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N-E-- NEW JJ
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7.62
191 votes

#12 - N-E-- NEW JJ

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2018

Seeking a new outlet for her superpowers as JJ prepares for college, Maya sets her sights on a receptive Ray. JJ gets involved in a (too) high stakes poker game, while Dylan discovers what really happens after her bedtime.

Directors: Bill Purple
Writer: Carrie Rosen
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J-I-- JIMMY V-A-L--VALENTINE
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7.61
192 votes

#13 - J-I-- JIMMY V-A-L--VALENTINE

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2019

JJ’s love-match with Izzy becomes a cage match with Kenneth. Maya and Jimmy dismiss Valentine’s Day as a holiday for suckers until they find a way to profit from it. Unable to find a date to a prepaid romantic night out, Ray brings Dylan.

Directors: Bill Purple
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S-T-- STAGE MOM
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7.61
189 votes

#14 - S-T-- STAGE MOM

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2018

Seeing the kids believe she exists to solely serve at their pleasure, Maya takes the stage to prove she has so much more to offer. Kenneth finds JJ a job, and JJ finds an unlikely rival. Ray goes undercover informing parents on his classmates’ social lives and gets in too deep.

Directors: Bill Purple
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F-A--FASHION 4 A--ALL
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7.60
191 votes

#15 - F-A--FASHION 4 A--ALL

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2019

Maya and Melanie take their promising new fashion line to the 2019 Abilities Expo, only to walk into a room full of familiar and unfriendly faces. Ray accompanies JJ on an overnight college visit. Meanwhile, Dylan’s test scores lead her first to Mr. Powers’ office hours, then to a journey within.

Directors: Anya Adams
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L-O-N-- LONDON (2)
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7.59
239 votes

#16 - L-O-N-- LONDON (2)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2018

Maya must choose between asking her father for money to save their house and a lasting relationship with him. Ray strives to bond with his new British family, only to discover Dylan’s the one with a surprising connection. Meanwhile, JJ shows Kenneth a good time off-the-clock, and Jimmy inadvertently finds love.

Directors: Christine Gernon
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P-R-O-M-P--PROMPOSAL
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7.56
159 votes

#17 - P-R-O-M-P--PROMPOSAL

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2019

Outraged that JJ's girlfriend, Izzy, declines his invitation to prom, Dylan and Ray swing for the fences with a bold plan to make her jealous. Jimmy, Kenneth and Melanie coach Maya through accepting criticism for the good of her company, and one of the DiMeos takes a big step into a new life.

Directors: Anya Adams
Writer: Dan Holden
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F-O-- FOLLOW T-H-R-- THROUGH
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7.55
182 votes

#18 - F-O-- FOLLOW T-H-R-- THROUGH

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2018

The DiMeos realize they have great intentions but lack follow-through when it comes to … everything. Vowing to change, Ray and Dylan take on government bureaucracy; Kenneth helps JJ prepare for college; and Maya tries to reconnect with Jimmy.

Directors: Bill Purple
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J-I-- JINGLE T-H-- THON
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7.55
208 votes

#19 - J-I-- JINGLE T-H-- THON

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2018

A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists the knife, and JJ encourages Kenneth to stand up to his sisters.

Directors: Rob Cohen
Writer: Greg Gallant
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I-N-- INTO THE W-O-- WOODS
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7.52
224 votes

#20 - I-N-- INTO THE W-O-- WOODS

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2018

Maya’s Halloween becomes truly terrifying when JJ attends a rave in the woods. Ray joins Dylan’s Halloween heist determined to prove he’s more than a do-gooder. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Kenneth turn the DiMeo home into the neighborhood’s haunted house.

Writer: Matt Roller
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C-E-- CELEBRITY S-U-- SUITE
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7.45
186 votes

#21 - C-E-- CELEBRITY S-U-- SUITE

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2018

When the DiMeos land in the hospital on Thanksgiving, Maya’s determination to save the holiday leads to an uneasy truce with her rival, Melanie Hertzal; and Jimmy gets jealous when Kenneth bonds with his brother, Billy. Meanwhile, wounds from an old breakup are re-opened, but Ray finds brand-new love in an unlikely place

Directors: Christine Gernon
Writer: Seth Kurland
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R-O-- ROLL M-O-- MODEL
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7.29
192 votes

#22 - R-O-- ROLL M-O-- MODEL

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2019

JJ challenges Maya’s mentoring tactics when she takes a father and his young son with special needs under her wing. Dylan and Ray attend a teen support group for all the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s gorgeous new TV sets him on a journey for self-betterment.

Directors: Christine Gernon
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