The Handmaid's Tale: Season 3
2019 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.9
What Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale
Just when the perfect moment seems to have arrived for June to escape Gilead, a rebellion breaks out involving Rita, Nick and Serena Joy. June wants to rescue Hanna from the hell she lives in and bring down the regime, so she is willing to take risks that will make up for years of confinement. Commander Waterford must make difficult decisions, and the Waterford family relationships are fractured. Emily and Nichole embark on a dangerous journey, while the Handmaids reach their breaking point under a system that sees them only as instruments of reproduction.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Night
June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy’s choice to send Nichole away.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writer: Bruce Miller · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel
3x02 Mary and Martha
June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writer: Kira Snyder · Starring: Samira Wiley, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Bahia Watson
3x03 Useful
June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.
Directing: Amma Asante · Writer: Yahlin Chang · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri
3x04 God Bless the Child
June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.
Directing: Amma Asante · Writer: Eric Tuchman · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle
3x05 Unknown Caller
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
Directing: Colin Watkinson · Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, O-T Fagbenle
3x06 Household
June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.
Directing: Dearbhla Walsh · Writer: Dorothy Fortenberry · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Amanda Brugel, Christopher Meloni
3x07 Under His Eye
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writing: Nina Fiore, John Herrera · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Nina Kiri, Bahia Watson
3x08 Unfit
June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writer: Kira Snyder · Starring: Nina Kiri, Bahia Watson, Paula Boudreau, Catherine De Sève
3x09 Heroic
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
Directing: Daina Reid · Writer: Lynn Renee Maxcy · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Nina Kiri, Bahia Watson, Tasha Attey
3x10 Witness
June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.
Directing: Daina Reid · Writer: Jacey Heldrich · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, Bahia Watson
3x11 Liars
A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
Directing: Deniz Gamze Ergüven · Writing: Yahlin Chang · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, Kristen Lee Gutoskie
3x12 Sacrifice
Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.
Directing: Deniz Gamze Ergüven · Writer: Eric Tuchman · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri
3x13 Mayday Season Finale
With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead and must decide how far she’s willing to go. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writer: Bruce Miller · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri
Season 3 Cast
Amanda BrugelRita Blue8 episodes
Bahia WatsonBrianna8 episodes
Kristen Lee GutoskieBeth7 episodes
Ashleigh LaThropNatalie7 episodes
O-T FagbenleLuke Bankole6 episodes
Sugenja SriSienna6 episodes
Julie DretzinEleanor Lawrence6 episodes
Jonathan WattonMatthew Calhoun5 episodes
Christopher MeloniGeorge Winslow4 episodes
Stephen KunkenWarren Putnam4 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale have?
Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale has 13 episodes.
When did Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale premiere?
Released June 5, 2019.
Where to watch Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale?
By subscription on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 3x11, "Liars", has a 8.7.