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The Best Episodes of Deadwood Season 3

Every episode of Deadwood Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Deadwood Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Deadwood Season 3 Episode 5 - A Two-Headed Beast
    9.0/10(1936 votes)

    S3:E5

    Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:David Milch

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  2. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 11 - The Catbird Seat
    8.9/10(1729 votes)

    S3:E11

    Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.

    Director:Gregg Fienberg
    Writer:Bernadette McNamara

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  3. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 10 - A Constant Throb
    8.6/10(1662 votes)

    S3:E10

    Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:W. Earl Brown

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  4. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 2 - I Am Not the Man You Take Me For
    8.4/10(1719 votes)

    S3:E2

    Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:Regina Corrado, David Milch

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  5. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 12 - Tell Him Something Pretty
    8.4/10(1856 votes)

    S3:E12

    Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  6. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 1 - Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
    8.3/10(1775 votes)

    S3:E1

    Elections are just days away, and Bullock lets his temper get away from him. Alma's pregnancy is not progressing as expected, and Swearengen baits Hearst.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Ted Mann, David Milch

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  7. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 9 - Amateur Night
    8.2/10(1633 votes)

    S3:E9

    An Amateur Night is organized by the new theater troupe, Pinkertons hit town, the students move to their new school, and Hearst makes another move regarding the elections.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:Nick Towne, David Milch, Zack Whedon

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  8. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 3 - True Colors
    8.1/10(1645 votes)

    S3:E3

    A dandy arrives by stage coach and immediately begins exploring how to bring culture to the camp, Alma and Hearst negotiate business, and Hearst's Aunt Lou comes to camp.

    Director:Gregg Fienberg
    Writers:Ted Mann, Regina Corrado, David Milch

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  9. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 4 - Full Faith and Credit
    8.1/10(1646 votes)

    S3:E4

    Alma presides over the bank's grand opening, the feud over the livery between Steve and Hostetler tests Bullock's patience, Swearengen taps Adams to negotiate with Hearst, and Joanie has reservations about Langrishe's offer to buy her place.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writers:Ted Mann, David Milch

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  10. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 6 - A Rich Find
    8.0/10(1603 votes)

    S3:E6

    Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Alix Lambert

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  11. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 7 - Unauthorized Cinnamon
    8.0/10(1619 votes)

    S3:E7

    A meeting of the elders occurs with surprising results, Doc's absence is noted by Swearengen, Alma battles her addiction, and Sol offers Trixie something she never expected.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Mark Tinker

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  12. Deadwood Season 3 Episode 8 - Leviathan Smiles
    7.9/10(1636 votes)

    S3:E8

    The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Kem Nunn

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Two-Headed Beast" is the best rated episode of Deadwood season 3. It scored 9.0/10 from 1,936 votes. Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by David Milch, it aired on July 9, 2006. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Catbird Seat".