The BEST episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 3

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

Ten years before Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise, the USS Discovery discovers new worlds and lifeforms as one Starfleet officer learns to understand all things alien.

Last Updated: 4/30/2024Network: Paramount+Status: Continuing
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That Hope Is You (2)
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7.80
2153 votes

#1 - That Hope Is You (2)

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2021

As the Emerald Chain tightens its grip, can the mystery of the Burn finally be solved? Burnham and the crew have one last chance to save themselves and the Federation.

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That Hope Is You (1)
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7.80
2504 votes

#2 - That Hope Is You (1)

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2020

Arriving 930 years into her future, Burnham navigates a galaxy she no longer recognizes while searching for the rest of the Discovery crew.

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Far from Home
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7.74
2329 votes

#3 - Far from Home

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2020

After the USS Discovery crashes on a strange planet, the crew finds themselves running out of time to repair their ship. Meanwhile, Saru and Tilly embark on a dangerous first contact mission, hoping to find Burnham.

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People of Earth
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7.74
2279 votes

#4 - People of Earth

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2020

Finally reunited, Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew journey to Earth, eager to learn what happened to the Federation in their absence.

Directors: Jonathan Frakes
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Unification III
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7.64
2176 votes

#5 - Unification III

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2020

While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically sensitive but highly valuable Burn data.

Directors: Jon Dudkowski
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There is a Tide…
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7.64
2039 votes

#6 - There is a Tide…

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/31/2020

After capturing the U.S.S. Discovery, Osyraa seeks a meeting with Admiral Vance while Burnham and the crew must overcome unimaginable odds as they attempt to regain command of their ship.

Directors: Jonathan Frakes
Writer: Kenneth Lin
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Die Trying
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7.61
2215 votes

#7 - Die Trying

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2020

After reuniting with what remains of Starfleet and the Federation, the U.S.S. Discovery and its crew must prove that a 930 year old crew and starship are exactly what this new future needs.

Directors: Maja Vrvilo
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Scavengers
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7.56
2180 votes

#8 - Scavengers

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2020

After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira.

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Su'Kal
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7.54
2042 votes

#9 - Su'Kal

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/24/2020

Discovery ventures to the Verubin Nebula, where Burnham, Saru and Culber make a shocking realization about the origin of the Burn. The rest of the crew faces an unexpected threat.

Directors: Norma Bailey
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Forget Me Not
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7.53
2270 votes

#10 - Forget Me Not

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2020

Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld in hopes of unlocking the secrets trapped within Adira's mind. Back on the U.S.S. Discovery, Saru's efforts to help the crew reconnect with one another take a surprising turn.

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Terra Firma (2)
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7.48
2148 votes

#11 - Terra Firma (2)

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2020

Georgiou uncovers the truth about the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about how deeply her time on the U.S.S. Discovery changed her.

Directors: Chloe Domont
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The Sanctuary
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7.42
2178 votes

#12 - The Sanctuary

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2020

Burnham and the Discovery crew travel to Book's home planet to help rescue it from Osyraa, the formidable leader of the Emerald Chain. Stamets and Adira continue their search for valuable information about the origin of the Burn.

Directors: Jonathan Frakes
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Terra Firma (1)
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7.41
2129 votes

#13 - Terra Firma (1)

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2020

The crew journey to a mysterious planet in hopes of finding a cure for Georgiou's deteriorating condition. Stamets and Adira make a breakthrough with the newly acquired Burn data.

Directors: Omar Madha
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