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The Best Episodes of The Great Season 3

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

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A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Great Season 3 Episode 10 - Once Upon a Time
    8.1/10(730 votes)

    S3:E10

    Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Great Season 3 Episode 2 - Choose Your Weapon
    7.8/10(610 votes)

    S3:E2

    Catherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Great Season 3 Episode 6 - Ice
    7.8/10(726 votes)

    S3:E6

    Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Great Season 3 Episode 1 - The Bullet or the Bear
    7.7/10(729 votes)

    S3:E1

    Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Great Season 3 Episode 5 - Sweden
    7.7/10(553 votes)

    S3:E5

    Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett

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  6. The Great Season 3 Episode 3 - You the People
    7.6/10(584 votes)

    S3:E3

    Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt for revenge on an historic enemy threatens to destabilise Catherine's attempt to outlaw murder.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Great Season 3 Episode 4 - Stag
    7.6/10(560 votes)

    S3:E4

    Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be a ruthless and careless leader and Archie and Elizabeth are alarmed when Catherine refuses to ordain him.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Great Season 3 Episode 8 - Peter and the Wolf
    7.5/10(576 votes)

    S3:E8

    Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, and Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writers:Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett

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  9. The Great Season 3 Episode 7 - Fun
    7.4/10(586 votes)

    S3:E7

    Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine's reign, and Catherine samples Peter's invention of salty desserts.

    Director:Matthew Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Great Season 3 Episode 9 - Destiny
    7.3/10(532 votes)

    S3:E9

    Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, and grapples with the impact Peter's decisions have on her rule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Once Upon a Time" is the best rated episode of "The Great" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 730 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Choose Your Weapon".