The BEST episodes of Star season 3

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

Star, her sister Simone, and their friend Alex are three talented young singers who navigate the music business on their road to success in Atlanta, where Star and Simone's long lost godmother Carlotta lives. They'll soon learn that success is not only about the music, but also drama, sacrifice and pain.

Last Updated: 2/14/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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When Stars Fall
star
8.14
104 votes

#1 - When Stars Fall

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2019

After giving birth, Star ends up jeopardizing everything she has worked for, while Simone fights for her family. Meanwhile, Carlotta opens up about buried trauma from her past, Cassie puts her neck on the line to save her nephew, Alex's career is skyrocketing and the team begins to think about the future of their musical careers.

Directors: Chris Robinson
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When the Levee Breaks
star
8.14
96 votes

#2 - When the Levee Breaks

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2019

The ASAs finally arrive and Take 3 fights Amber Drake for the top spot. Alex prepares for her wedding, but someone from her past returns to wreak havoc on her big day. Meanwhile, Star finally makes a decision about Davis, Carlotta continues to mend things with Rashad and the season ends with a bang.

Directors: Bille Woodruff
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The Reckoning
star
8.07
115 votes

#3 - The Reckoning

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2019

Under Mateo's hand, Gravity Media's finances are in the gutter and the team must pull off a successful ASA party to get back in the game. Carlotta returns and jumps right back into cleaning up everyone's mess. Cassie closes in on Xander and digs into the past, after her father's bombshell. Meanwhile, Simone watches over Star as Noah wrestles with his demons, and Alex and GiGi's rivalry takes a new turn.

Directors: Joe Leonard
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Ante Up
star
8.04
117 votes

#4 - Ante Up

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2018

In an effort to boost ticket sales, Mateo brings on controversial rapper Lil Dini, who clashes with Take 3. Star and Noah confide in each other about their relationship issues and Simone is put in a sticky situation when Jackson is cast as her co-star in a movie. Meanwhile, Derek's keeping a secret, Cotton's suspicions about Cassie grow and Xander pushes Cassie to find the rat in her organization.

Directors: John Krokidas
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Secrets & Lies
star
8.03
128 votes

#5 - Secrets & Lies

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2018

Three months later, Star returns home from touring, and Alex and Simone's fates are finally answered. Carlotta and Cassie's sibling rivalry continues, as the two grapple with the aftermath of Cassie's big mistake, and Christine is caught in the middle. When Carlotta's back is against the wall, Midtown Sound's strength and future is tested by Mateo Ferrera, and Star's big announcement leaves a lot of questions unanswered.

Directors: Bille Woodruff
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Proud Mary Keep On
star
8.03
105 votes

#6 - Proud Mary Keep On

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/1/2019

Everyone is on edge, but the girls must stay focused on the events leading up to the ASAs. Star and Noah struggle with parenthood while being in the spotlight, as Alex deals with her father's retaliation for her refusing his "gifts." Meanwhile, Cassie continues to manage Rashad's music career and Carlotta makes a shocking discovery that will change the lives of many.

Directors: John Krokidas
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Someday We'll All Be Free
star
8.02
122 votes

#7 - Someday We'll All Be Free

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2018

Carlotta goes missing, suspicions about Olivia rise as she continues to pursue a friendship with Alex to cope with the loss of her sister. Maurice and Mateo settle on an agreement that tests Noah's loyalty. Miss Bruce and Bobby connect over their similar pasts and Noah, Simone, and Star try to keep Carlotta's Music Festival afloat in her absence.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Karma
star
7.99
112 votes

#8 - Karma

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2018

Gravity Media recruits social media influencer Chloe David to attract more attention to Carlotta's festival, but Take 3's plan to hijack attention to their album doesn't go as planned. Cassie's relationship with Xander gets more complicated and Star must face her fears in order to build her family with Jax. Meanwhile, Detective Montero puts Derek in a dangerous position that could cost him everything

Directors: Erica Watson
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Amazing Grace
star
7.99
102 votes

#9 - Amazing Grace

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/10/2019

Carlotta and Gravity throw a Legend Tribute concert to campaign for the ASA Awards. When Star's health takes a turn for the worse, Simone is put in a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Alex attempts to trust her family again, Cassie and Maurice's relationship reaches new heights and Noah grapples with his reality after a visit from his mother, Dianne. Gigi makes a career changing choice and Cassie takes matters into her own hands with her father.

Writer: Nina Gloster
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Zion
star
7.94
102 votes

#10 - Zion

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2018

Carlotta does what she can to make the Rhythm and Bells Festival a success. However, challenges arise when Star ends up in a legal bind, Alex makes a major career move, Simone is hiding a secret and Cassie gets out of jail seeking revenge. Meanwhile, Derek and Ruby volunteer at the shelter, where Ruby comes face-to-face with the man who attacked her. Then, tempers flare as Carlotta and Cassie's father, Calvin, shows up unexpectedly.

Directors: Bille Woodruff
Writer: Karin Gist
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Watch the Throne
star
7.93
100 votes

#11 - Watch the Throne

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2019

Star's situation with the law intensifies, while Noah juggles new priorities. Gigi and Alex face off to see who will be number one at the label. Meanwhile, Simone, Mateo and Derek fight city council to make Atlanta a sanctuary city in order to get Angel home.

Directors: Anna Mastro
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Roots and Wings
star
7.89
96 votes

#12 - Roots and Wings

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2018

Carlotta returns to Gravity Records, but finds out a lot has changed. Star meets Jackson's mother, Becky, and makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Simone asks Nina for help when Angel returns in an unlikely way; Alex, still reeling from her fight with Derek, struggles with writing her own music; and Noah becomes dangerously paranoid and enlists his father, Bobby, as his new manager. Then, Cassie and Carlotta take steps towards making amends and Carlotta finds healing in confronting her father, Calvin.

Directors: Scott Peters
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A Family Affair
star
7.86
110 votes

#13 - A Family Affair

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

In an attempt to "go legit," Cassie embarks on a new venture with a businessman, that interferes with Carlotta's work. Meanwhile, Noah struggles with making a contract decision under the watch of his father, Bobby, who is now back in his life. Then, still struggling with the death of a super-fan's sister, Alex helps the fan start a music career. Also, a shocking discovery causes Star to take family a little more seriously, Simone finds out a secret about Mateo she can't keep to herself and Andy is back in trouble.

Directors: Ruben Garcia
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Toxic
star
7.85
124 votes

#14 - Toxic

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2019

With ASA nominations approaching, Alex and Gigi's rivalry heats up into a sing off, while both of their family dramas come to a head. Star struggles with being away from Davis, as Noah battles his old vice. Miss Bruce, Simone and Cotton make a startling discovery that could help Star get out of jail. Meanwhile, Cassie and Maurice team up for a take-down.

Directors: Tasha Smith
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All Falls Down
star
7.81
132 votes

#15 - All Falls Down

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2018

Still stressed and grieving, Carlotta lands celebrity host Ryan J to host Gravity Media's Snowball event, but it doesn't come easy. Meanwhile, Star finds out that Maurice stole from her, and Derek becomes skeptical about Alex's super-fan-turned-bestie, Olivia. Then, Simone is asked to speak at the Orange Ball; Cassie does business with her ex, Xander; Maurice gets a blast from the past; and someone's fate is revealed.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
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Lean on Me
star
7.80
99 votes

#16 - Lean on Me

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/2019

Simon and Alex prepare to compete against newcomer Amber for their ASA performance. Noah's father, Bobby, returns to help Noah with his sobriety and fatherhood. Meanwhile, Miss Christine, Cousin Duke and Cousin Rashad come to town, much to the chagrin of Carlotta and Cassie. Then, Leon makes Cotton an offer.

Directors: Scott Peters
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Who's the Daddy
star
7.64
122 votes

#17 - Who's the Daddy

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

When Mateo pulls a shocking stunt to reveal Star's pregnancy, the social media trolls go wild. Meanwhile, Simone faces a choice between her marriage and career, Carlotta and Cassie continue to battle it out and Maurice and Cassie team up for an unlikely ploy. Then, Derek returns home to find Miss Ruby in trouble.

Directors: Chris Robinson
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Square One
star
7.60
103 votes

#18 - Square One

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/24/2019

To campaign for the ASA Awards, Gravity throws an Easter brunch showcasing their artists, but as the awards draw nearer, the future of Take 3 and their solo careers are on the line. As the label faces possible bankruptcy, Carlotta must rally the troops to woo Empire executive, Giselle, in hopes she will invest. Star struggles to juggle Davis and her career, and clashes with Noah’s mom, Dianne. Meanwhile, Alex plans for her future and Simone doubles down on her activism, which puts Angel in danger.

Directors: Tasha Smith
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