The BEST episodes of The Killing (US) season 3

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

From writer, executive producer and series showrunner Veena Sud (Cold Case), The Killing is based on the wildly successful Danish television series Forbrydelsen and tells the story of the murder of a young girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation. The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they've moved on, their past isn't done with them.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
The Road to Hamelin
star
8.11
1057 votes

#1 - The Road to Hamelin

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/4/2013

In the Season 3 finale, Sarah risks her life when someone dear to her goes missing; and Holder's past is used against him.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Reckoning
star
8.02
1509 votes

#2 - Reckoning

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/21/2013

The hunt for a pornographer leads to a shocking revelation; Holder looks for a scapegoat; Twitch and Lyric find their dream home.

Directors: Jonathan Demme
Writer: Dan Nowak
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From Up Here
star
7.98
1506 votes

#3 - From Up Here

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/4/2013

Sarah seeks peace in the case's aftermath; the detectives pick up an unnerving new assignment; Lyric is tempted by her old life; Danette says good-bye.

Directors: Phil Abraham
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Try
star
7.93
1492 votes

#4 - Try

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2013

Sarah goes missing; Bullet makes a choice to save Lyric; a dark secret is learned.

Directors: Lodge Kerrigan
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Hope Kills
star
7.84
1436 votes

#5 - Hope Kills

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/7/2013

Holder and Linden get a break in the case; Seward clashes with death; Bullet becomes a protector.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Brett Conrad
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Scared and Running
star
7.82
1424 votes

#6 - Scared and Running

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2013

Bullet races to find a victim on the run before someone else does; Seward is discourteous to surprise visitors.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Six Minutes
star
7.82
1561 votes

#7 - Six Minutes

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/28/2013

Sarah copes with the consequences of past mistakes; Holder wrestles personal demons; Seward is truthful.

Directors: Nicole Kassell
Writer: Veena Sud
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Head Shots
star
7.71
1460 votes

#8 - Head Shots

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2013

The task force shuts down a business; Sarah and Holder unite in their pursuit of "the voice"; Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.

Directors: Michael Rymer
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That You Fear the Most
star
7.71
1082 votes

#9 - That You Fear the Most

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2013

Directors: Lodge Kerrigan
Writer: Dan Nowak
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Seventeen
star
7.69
1516 votes

#10 - Seventeen

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2013

Sarah has her own reasons to join the task force; Holder finds a new street informant; Seward strokes an old rivalry.

Directors: Kari Skogland
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Eminent Domain
star
7.62
1493 votes

#11 - Eminent Domain

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/30/2013

Linden and Holder catch up to the latest victim; Seward faces his past; Bullet struggles with the truth while in the jungle.

Directors: Keith Gordon
Writer: David Wiener
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The Jungle
star
7.62
1645 votes

#12 - The Jungle

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2013

Sarah makes a grim discovery in regards to her past; Holder catches an unsettling case; Seward shows his true colors.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Veena Sud
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