The Best Episodes of Treme Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(228 votes)

   #1 - Knock with Me - Rock with Me

   S3:E19/23/2012

   Season 3 begins in the fall of 2007, as the neighborhood is shocked by police officers' response to a brass-band procession for a fallen musician. Meanwhile, Delmond and Albert experience different reactions to their new album; Toni finds a new ally in her ongoing crusade for justice; LaDonna is uncomfortable in her temporary lodgings; and in New York, Janette is reunited with Enrico Brulard.

   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writers:Anthony Bourdain, David Simon

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   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writers:Anthony Bourdain, David Simon
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   7.8/10(202 votes)

   #2 - Saints

   S3:E29/30/2012

   Antoine’s students show interest and Annie’s demo hits the mark; Sonny and Linh show interest, but no marks are hit; L.P. Everett’s new case has smoke and fire; heat at the in-laws’ house forces LaDonna to move; Hidalgo discovers a new angle; Janette’s resistance slips; Albert learns he has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

   Director:Jim McKay

   Writer:Eric Overmyer

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   Director:Jim McKay

   Writer:Eric Overmyer
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   7.7/10(199 votes)

   #3 - Me Donkey Want Water

   S3:E310/7/2012

   Janette, Aunt Mimi and Annie commit to new deals, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Toni may have found the killer she seeks, but Terry is still looking for his; L.P. meets his victim’s family; Antoine plays his bone in Texas; Sonny plays his music closer to home.

   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:George Pelecanos

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:George Pelecanos
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   8.1/10(185 votes)

   #4 - The Greatest Love

   S3:E410/14/2012

   Antoine does a good deed, and a homeowner suspects Nelson’s deeds may not be so good. Davis fails to sign “Sugar Boy” Crawford for his opera, but Delmond gets his father to sign up for assistance from New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. L.P. learns that his headless skeleton wasn’t always so.

   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   8.1/10(197 votes)

   #5 - I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say

   S3:E510/21/2012

   Antoine does the “Cupid Shuffle,” as Desiree’s mother’s house collapses. Annie’s visiting parents learn about her record deal. Albert’s kids learn about his lymphoma. Toni learns about Sofia’s boyfriend. Sofia gets stopped by Officer Billy Wilson, prompting Toni to appeal to NOPD captain Marcus Grayson. Janette has a reunion.

   Director:Alex Hall

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alex Hall

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.9/10(199 votes)

   #6 - Careless Love

   S3:E610/28/2012

   Sonny rushes, but still misses the boat. Fats Domino tickles Davis’ fancy and a few of the ivories. Antoine seeks reading help for Jennifer. Janette endures corporate hell. Toni and L.P. get a witness. Desiree gets a new ally.

   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.2/10(203 votes)

   #7 - Promised Land

   S3:E711/4/2012

   It’s Carnival time: Toni finds Judge Gatling dispensing judicial orders and potables at Galatoire’s. Janette seeks counsel from Emeril Lagasse and deconstructs crawfish etouffée with Al Roker. Sonny falls on the wagon. As Nelson schmoozes, Annie sits in with the Neville Brothers at the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Ball.

   Director:Tim Robbins

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tim Robbins

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.0/10(192 votes)

   #8 - Don't You Leave Me Here

   S3:E811/11/2012

   Desautel's on the Avenue opens softly. Sonny pawns instruments to buy jewelry. LaDonna gets threats from a stranger and support from Albert. Sofia gets evicted for her own protection. Terry finds a case collapsing and his popularity declining. Desiree confronts Robinette.

   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   8.1/10(188 votes)

   #9 - Poor Man's Paradise

   S3:E911/18/2012

   Janette’s restaurant is the talk of the town, but the popularity of a signature dish has her chefs feeling the heat in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Colson’s strained relationship with the rest of the police department comes with a personal risk; Desiree confronts Nelson about his demolition contracts; Annie begins to tire of Davis’ sulky attitude; Albert meets the jazz center’s benefactors; and LaDonna finally finds out what’s behind all the threats she’s been getting.

   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    8.5/10(196 votes)

    #10 - Tipitina

    S3:E1011/25/2012

    Davis and Cheeky Blakk go “full ghetto” on Davis’ goodbye to the musician’s life. Tim Feeny reveals himself and his intentions to Janette when he finds out that she’s throwing an unauthorized benefit for Gigi’s. Delmond parts ways with the powers that be. Toni sees hope that Joey Abreu’s killer may be prosecuted.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Anthony Hemingway

    Writer:Unknown