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The Best Episodes of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3

Every episode of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 1 - Valley of the Heart's Delight
    7.7/10(582 votes)

    #1 - Valley of the Heart's Delight

    S3:E1

    Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writers:Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell

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  2. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 2 - One Way or Another
    8.0/10(548 votes)

    #2 - One Way or Another

    S3:E2

    While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

    Director:Kimberly Peirce
    Writer:Michael Saltzman

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  3. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 3 - Flipping the Switch
    7.9/10(531 votes)

    #3 - Flipping the Switch

    S3:E3

    Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

    Director:Jeff Freilich
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  4. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 4 - Rules of Honorable Play
    7.6/10(517 votes)

    #4 - Rules of Honorable Play

    S3:E4

    A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

    Director:Jake Paltrow
    Writer:Alison Tatlock

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  5. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 5 - Yerba Buena
    7.7/10(524 votes)

    #5 - Yerba Buena

    S3:E5

    Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Mark Lafferty

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  6. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 6 - And She Was
    8.3/10(541 votes)

    #6 - And She Was

    S3:E6

    Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Angelina Burnett

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  7. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 7 - The Threshold
    8.9/10(640 votes)

    #7 - The Threshold

    S3:E7

    Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Michael Saltzman

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  8. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 8 - You Are Not Safe
    8.8/10(663 votes)

    #8 - You Are Not Safe

    S3:E8

    Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

    Director:Reed Morano
    Writers:Alison Tatlock, Lisa Albert

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  9. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 9 - NIM
    8.5/10(604 votes)

    #9 - NIM

    S3:E9

    Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

    Director:Christopher Cantwell
    Writer:Mark Lafferty

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  10. Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 Episode 10 - NeXT
    8.7/10(610 votes)

    #10 - NeXT

    S3:E10

    While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Valley of the Heart's Delight" is the best rated episode of "Halt and Catch Fire" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 582 votes. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer and written by Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell, it aired on 8/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "One Way or Another".