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The Best Episodes of Reign Season 3

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

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Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Reign Season 3 Episode 18 - Spiders in a Jar
    8.3/10(315 votes)

    S3:E18

    Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign in Scotland, which results in a battle royale with her cousin, Elizabeth. Lola is accused of a heinous crime and suffers the drastic consequences. Meanwhile, back in France, Catherine finds that Charles has returned a changed man after paying a price for his mother's relentless quest for power.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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  2. Reign Season 3 Episode 5 - In A Clearing
    8.2/10(412 votes)

    S3:E5

    Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Catherine learns that Nostradamus has returned -- with a new vision involving Francis' fate.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Shannon Goss

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  3. Reign Season 3 Episode 17 - Intruders
    8.2/10(297 votes)

    S3:E17

    When Mary is presumed dead, Elizabeth asks for Lola's help in taking the Scottish crown for herself; James must defend Mary's throne from John Knox; Mary faces Francis's killer.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writers:Drew Lindo, April Blair

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  4. Reign Season 3 Episode 15 - Safe Passage
    8.1/10(310 votes)

    S3:E15

    Mary learns from Lola that she has a chance to get to Scotland safely, but she must act quietly and quickly. When Catherine is framed for murder, Mary must decide if she should stay to protect her, which would jeopardize her safe passage to Scotland.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Drew Lindo

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  5. Reign Season 3 Episode 4 - The Price
    8.0/10(349 votes)

    S3:E4

    After Mary receives an urgent message from her ailing mother about the dire situation in Scotland, she finds herself looking to Francis for aid. Catherine finds herself up against Narcisse as she fights to become the regent to Charles. Meanwhile, Elizabeth faces continued pressure to wed.

    Director:Nathaniel Goodman
    Writers:April Blair, Robert D. Doty

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  6. Reign Season 3 Episode 3 - Extreme Measures
    7.9/10(327 votes)

    S3:E3

    When King Antoine unexpectedly returns to Court, Mary must help Francis hide his weakening condition long enough to secure his family's future. With the Throne in jeopardy and time running out, they must turn to an unlikely ally in need of redemption.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  7. Reign Season 3 Episode 8 - Our Undoing
    7.8/10(292 votes)

    S3:E8

    Mary must marry again in order to help Scotland, whose welfare she has to prioritize over her heart. Meanwhile, Catherine is accused of poisoning Francis, but Mary believes Catherine is being framed by Narcisse, who's angling to become regent of France.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts

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  8. Reign Season 3 Episode 10 - Bruises That Lie
    7.8/10(303 votes)

    S3:E10

    Mary's feelings for Gideon are hard to suppress, but she does her best as she seeks political allies. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Greer face gut-wrenching scenarios; Claude is in danger on her wedding night; and a power struggle over the regency continues.

    Director:Megan Follows
    Writer:P.K. Simonds

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  9. Reign Season 3 Episode 2 - Betrothed
    7.6/10(312 votes)

    S3:E2

    Elizabeth must deal with the political backlash of harboring Catherine in England, while Catherine is imprisoned upon her return to France. Mary is forced to make some difficult decisions about securing Scotland's future and Lola is conflicted in her feelings for Narcisse.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  10. Reign Season 3 Episode 9 - Wedlock
    7.6/10(286 votes)

    S3:E9

    Claude is forced to marry someone selected by Narcisse. Meanwhile, a surprising discovery is made by Elizabeth, and it could alter her reign; and Mary asks Gideon to help her confirm her suspicions about Prince Don Carlos.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writers:Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss

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  11. Reign Season 3 Episode 14 - To the Death
    7.6/10(271 votes)

    S3:E14

    Mary realizes she must return to Scotland and raise an army to save her throne; Lola gets caught while trying to help Elizabeth find information about her mother.

    Director:Michael McGowan
    Writer:Lily Sparks

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  12. Reign Season 3 Episode 16 - Clans
    7.6/10(269 votes)

    S3:E16

    When Mary arrives in Scotland, she is stunned by the treacherous world it has become and is forced her to keep her royal identity a secret until she learns who she can trust. When Elizabeth jeopardizes her standing with an unbearable new suitor, Lola steps in to help, which causes the Queen to question Lola’s ulterior motives.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts

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  13. Reign Season 3 Episode 1 - Three Queens, Two Tigers
    7.5/10(361 votes)

    S3:E1

    Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth's campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine. Meanwhile, with Francis' fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley, both queens struggle to rule.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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  14. Reign Season 3 Episode 7 - The Hound and the Hare
    7.5/10(303 votes)

    S3:E7

    Mary unearths a dark secret being kept by a Spanish prince, so she seeks Catherine's counsel. Meanwhile, suspicion surrounds a new ambassador from English court; and Bash's quest to find a mysterious murderer takes him to Greer's tavern.

    Director:Anne Wheeler
    Writers:Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt

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  15. Reign Season 3 Episode 12 - No Way Out
    7.5/10(271 votes)

    S3:E12

    Mary must prioritize her life over her cousin's. Meanwhile, Lola and Elizabeth unexpectedly join forces; Catherine can't escape her past; and Mary and Gideon begin to see each other in a new light.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Wendy Riss

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  16. Reign Season 3 Episode 11 - Succession
    7.4/10(268 votes)

    S3:E11

    Charles' coronation nears, forcing Mary to find a suitor who will be her ally. Meanwhile, Lola discovers who's been poisoning Elizabeth; and the castle's serial killer has special plans for Catherine.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writer:April Blair

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  17. Reign Season 3 Episode 13 - Strange Bedfellows
    7.4/10(267 votes)

    S3:E13

    Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideon’s life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help – Robert Dudley. Meanwhile, Bash is determined to track down the men behind the threats to Catherine

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Shannon Goss

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  18. Reign Season 3 Episode 6 - Fight or Flight
    7.3/10(290 votes)

    S3:E6

    Mary realizes she must help Catherine in her quest to become regent, even at the risk of hurting the alliance with Scotland. Claude is determined to help Leith marry while Elizabeth struggles with the prospect of losing Dudley.

    Director:Charles Binamé
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Spiders in a Jar" is the best rated episode of "Reign" season 3. It scored 8.3/10 based on 315 votes. Directed by Deborah Chow and written by Laurie McCarthy, it aired on 6/20/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "In A Clearing".