The Following: Season 3
2015 · 15 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 3 of The Following
In season three, Ryan, for the first time ever, begins to suspect that his greatest enemy, the man responsible for an endless list of atrocities, may not be the biggest foe he’ll face – in fact, Joe just might be a prelude to horror he’s never imagined.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 New Blood
With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all - leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Writing: Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Felix Solis, Michael Irby
3x02 Boxed In
Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.
Directed by: Rob Seidenglanz · Written by: Barry O'Brien · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Felix Solis, Michael Irby
3x03 Exposed
After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.
Directing: Gary Love · Writing: Brynn Malone · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kristen Bush
3x04 Home
As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.
Directed by: Nicole Kassell · Written by: Marilyn Osborn, Jeff Eckerle · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Hunter Parrish
3x05 A Hostile Witness
On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Hunter Parrish
3x06 Reunion
With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.
Directing: Mary Harron · Writing: Brett Mahoney · Starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kyle Barisich, Cotter Smith
3x07 The Hunt
With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.
Directing: Sylvain White · Writing: Liz Sczudlo · Starring: John Lafayette, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tim Guinee, Mike Colter
3x08 Flesh & Blood
The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Writing: Mary Leah Sutton · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Mike Colter, Susan Kelechi Watson, Anais Lee
3x09 Kill The Messenger
After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.
Directed by: David S. Tuttman · Written by: Barry O'Brien · Starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kyle Barisich, Mike Colter
3x10 Evermore
With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches.
Directed by: David McWhirter · Written by: Alexi Hawley · Starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe, J. Tucker Smith, Mouzam Makkar, Alex McKenna
3x11 Demons
The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy’s laptop from inside the FBI.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Alex McKenna, Michael Ealy
3x12 The Edge
An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Marilyn Osborn, Jeff Eckerle · Starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Michael Ealy, Megalyn Echikunwoke
3x13 A Simple Trade
A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Writing: Mary Leah Sutton, Liz Sczudlo · Starring: Ruth Kearney, Michael Ealy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Diane Neal
3x14 Dead or Alive
The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.
Directing: Rob Seidenglanz · Writing: Brynn Malone, Michael McGrale · Starring: Valerie Cruz, Ruth Kearney, Kristen Bush, Kyle Barisich
3x15 The Reckoning Season Finale
As suspicions rise alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.
Directing: Marcos Siega · Writing: Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney · Starring: Kyle Barisich, Michael Ealy, Diane Neal, Annet Mahendru
Season 3 Cast
Sam UnderwoodMark Gray15 episodes
Gbenga AkinnagbeTom Reyes11 episodes
Ruth KearneyDaisy Locke11 episodes
Monique Gabriela CurnenErin Sloan9 episodes
Valerie CruzSpecial Agent Gina Mendez7 episodes
Megalyn EchikunwokePenny / Sophia Jackson4 episodes
Kristen BushDawn McClane3 episodes
Anna WoodJulianna Barnes3 episodes
Susan Kelechi WatsonCindy Noble3 episodes
Anais LeeRose3 episodes
Diane NealLisa Campbell3 episodes
Felix SolisSpecial Agent Jeffrey Clarke2 episodes
All Seasons
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Season 22014 · 15 eps · Where to Watch Season 3 of The Following
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 3 of The Following?
Season 3 of The Following has 15 episodes.
When did season 3 of The Following premiere?
It premiered on March 2, 2015.
Where to watch season 3 of The Following?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 3x15, "The Reckoning," with a 7.6.