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10 Best Episodes of Documentary Now! - Season 3

Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Documentary Now! - S3E6

#7 - Long Gone (Season 3 - Episode 6)

An impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American Jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sรกrdasovinia.

The episode was rated 6.74 from 61 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E5

#6 - Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far Side (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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A superfan sets out to make a documentary about the comic strip that changed his life and personally deliver the film to its reclusive creator.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 70 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E3

#5 - Original Cast Album: Co-Op (Season 3 - Episode 3)

A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 76 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E2

#4 - Batsh*t Valley (2) (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir. Exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 54 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E7

#3 - Any Given Saturday Afternoon (Season 3 - Episode 7)

A profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 66 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E1

#2 - Batsh*t Valley (1) (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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In 1980, enigmatic cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers descended on the small town of Chinook, Oregon, sparking a feud with the local residents that catapulted to national attention.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 100 votes.

Documentary Now! - S3E4

#1 - Waiting for the Artist (Season 3 - Episode 4)

The story of an internationally-acclaimed performance artist preparing for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner whom she hasn't seen in two decades.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 80 votes.

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