The BEST episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 3
Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 3!
In a dystopian near-future, the totalitarian and Christian-fundamentalist government of Gilead rules the former United States amidst an ongoing civil war and subjugates women, who are not allowed to work, control money, or even read. Widespread infertility due to environmental contamination has resulted in the conscription of young fertile women—called Handmaids, according to biblical precedent—who are assigned to the homes of the elite, where they must have ritualized sex with the men in order to become pregnant and bear children for those men and their wives.
#1 - Mayday
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/14/2019
With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead and must decide how far she’s willing to go. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.
#2 - Liars
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/31/2019
A return to Jezebel's puts everything in jeopardy. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
#3 - Unknown Caller
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/19/2019
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
#4 - Sacrifice
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/7/2019
Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.
#5 - Night
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2019
June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy’s choice to send Nichole away.
#6 - Witness
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/24/2019
Ready to strike back at her oppressors, June starts making arrangements for an ambitious plan, but a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford threatens to derail her.
#7 - Household
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/26/2019
June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.
#8 - Unfit
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/10/2019
June and the rest of the Handmaids shun ofMatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.
#9 - God Bless the Child
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/12/2019
June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.
#10 - Useful
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/5/2019
June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.
#11 - Mary and Martha
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2019
June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.
#12 - Under His Eye
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/3/2019
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated. Serena and Fred contemplate their future in Washington.
#13 - Heroic
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/17/2019
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.