The BEST episodes of Tyrant season 3

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

Bassam Al-Fayeed or Barry, as he is known to his wife Molly and two children Sammy and Emma,has been living a self imposed exile from his Middle Eastern country called Abbudin for 20 years. Although he is the second son of the ruling president, Bassam has no desire to go back home.

Last Updated: 10/28/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
The Dead and the Living
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7.92
1050 votes

#1 - The Dead and the Living

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2016

Barry and Molly employ every means available to prevent a personal tragedy. Fauzi and Daliyah become close through work, emboldening Fauzi to hope for a romantic future. Ahmed makes a dark discovery about Nusrat's past.

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Bedfellows
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7.62
896 votes

#2 - Bedfellows

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2016

Haunted by Emma's death and his failure to kill Ihab, Barry pushes away his closest allies - including Daliyah. Leila leaves the government in protest and forms an unlikely partnership. Cogswell takes radical action against a blackmailer. Ihab forms a connection with Mahdiya, while the Caliphate ramps up plans to invade Abuddin.

Directors: Peter Weller
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Prayer for Our Daughters
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7.59
969 votes

#3 - Prayer for Our Daughters

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2016

Barry and Molly respond in wildly different ways to a catastrophe that threatens to throw the country off course. Violent protests break out in Abuddin. Fauzi and Leila launch their political campaigns in earnest while Al-Qadi grapples with his delicate position between Islamic factions.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Emmy Grinwis
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Spring
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7.59
1167 votes

#4 - Spring

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2016

With Jamal’s life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.

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How to Live
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7.59
910 votes

#5 - How to Live

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2016

Abuddin descends into chaos. Daliyah persuades Fauzi to leave so he can be a voice of dissent, and she takes a public stand against Barry. In an attempt to regain control, Barry gives Maloof authority to shut down Leila’s opposition, and Ahmed joins to pressure his mother to surrender. Cogswell makes a forceful move that puts his career in jeopardy.

Directors: Peter Weller
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Rock and a Hard Place
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7.57
964 votes

#6 - Rock and a Hard Place

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2016

In the wake of thwarted terrorist attacks, Barry bans open prayer at the University - causing a severe backlash. Al-Qadi speaks out against violence and restriction of religious freedom. Bereft and alone, Barry and Daliyah turn to each other for comfort. Leila’s campaign heats up, alongside her relationship with Cogswell.

Directors: Deborah Chow
Writer: Anna Fishko
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Cockroach
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7.52
1064 votes

#7 - Cockroach

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2016

Barry discovers that his hold over Abuddin is tenuous. Sammy embarks on a risky relationship. Ihab's desire for revenge is given an outlet. Fauzi returns to Abuddin and is thrust into a political role. Molly’s routine visit to a military hospital goes awry, spelling terrible consequences for the future of Abuddin.

Directors: Alex Zakrzewski
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Ask for the Earth
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7.51
903 votes

#8 - Ask for the Earth

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2016

Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter’s killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswell relish in a brief escape from the world -- only to find that escape is impossible. Barry is thrown by Molly’s cold determination and haunted by images of the daughter he failed. Stuck between the woman he loves, the woman he loved, and the daughter he lost, Barry takes a hard line with the country.

Directors: Alrick Riley
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Truth and Dignity
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7.49
882 votes

#9 - Truth and Dignity

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2016

Barry's tough policies put Daliyah in grave danger. Al-Qadi enacts a risky plan to broach peace. Fauzi puts his feelings on the line, leaving Daliyah conflicted. As the elections reel out of control, Barry cracks down on the political process. Leila's relationship with Cogswell creates a wedge between her and her sister.

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Two Graves
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7.44
850 votes

#10 - Two Graves

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2016

Series Finale. Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.

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