Reign

10 Best Episodes of Reign - Season 3

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 14, 2023.

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Reign - S3E6

#15 - Fight or Flight (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Mary realizes she must help Catherine (Megan Follows) in her quest to become regent, even at the risk of hurting the alliance with Scotland. Claude is determined to help Leith marry while Elizabeth struggles with the prospect of losing Dudley.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 573 votes.

Reign - S3E1

#14 - Three Queens, Two Tigers (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Mary faces struggles in Scotland as Elizabeth and Catherine unite against her. Meanwhile, Elizabeth loses focus because she grows tempted by her first love; and Francis' fate remains uncertain.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 670 votes.

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#13 - Wedlock (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Claude is forced to marry someone selected by Narcisse. Meanwhile, a surprising discovery is made by Elizabeth, and it could alter her reign; and Mary asks Gideon to help her confirm her suspicions about Prince Don Carlos.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 588 votes.

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#12 - Extreme Measures (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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King Antoine returns unexpectedly, so Mary helps Francis conceal his deteriorating health in order to save his family's future. As time runs out, they're forced to turn to an unlikely ally.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 579 votes.

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#11 - Clans (Season 3 - Episode 16)

When Mary arrives in Scotland, she is stunned by the treacherous world it has become and is forced her to keep her royal identity a secret until she learns who she can trust. When Elizabeth jeopardizes her standing with an unbearable new suitor, Lola steps in to help, which causes the Queen to question Lolaโ€™s ulterior motives.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 707 votes.

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#10 - Strange Bedfellows (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideonโ€™s life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help โ€“ Robert Dudley. Meanwhile, Bash is determined to track down the men behind the threats to Catherine

The episode was rated 7.87 from 660 votes.

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#9 - Bruises That Lie (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Mary's feelings for Gideon are hard to suppress, but she does her best as she seeks political allies. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Greer face gut-wrenching scenarios; Claude is in danger on her wedding night; and a power struggle over the regency continues.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 633 votes.

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#8 - No Way Out (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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Mary must prioritize her life over her cousin's. Meanwhile, Lola and Elizabeth unexpectedly join forces; Catherine can't escape her past; and Mary and Gideon begin to see each other in a new light.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 708 votes.

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#7 - Our Undoing (Season 3 - Episode 8)

As Mary (Adelaide Kane) and Catherine (Megan Follows) deal with the aftermath of Prince Don Carlos' (guest star Mark Ghanime) accident, Mary realizes that she will have to marry for the good of her country and not follow her heart. When Catherine is accused of poisoning Francis (Toby Regbo), Lola (Anna Popplewell) is shocked when Mary thinks Narcisse (Craig Parker) framed Catherine in order to become Regent of France.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 570 votes.

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#6 - The Hound and the Hare (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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Mary unearths a dark secret being kept by a Spanish prince, so she seeks Catherine's counsel. Meanwhile, suspicion surrounds a new ambassador from English court; and Bash's quest to find a mysterious murderer takes him to Greer's tavern.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 587 votes.

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#5 - To The Death (Season 3 - Episode 14)

Mary realizes her need to return to Scotland is becoming increasingly imminent and that along with the help of Bash, she must raise her own army to save her throne. Elizabeth enlists Lola's help to find out information about her mother, which backfires when Lola gets caught.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 683 votes.

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#4 - Spiders in a Jar (Season 3 - Episode 18)

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Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign in Scotland, which results in a battle royale with her cousin, Elizabeth. Lola is accused of a heinous crime and suffers the drastic consequences. Meanwhile, back in France, Catherine finds that Charles has returned a changed man after paying a price for his mother's relentless quest for power.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 749 votes.

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#3 - In A Clearing (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Catherine learns that Nostradamus has returned -- with a new vision involving Francis' fate.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 573 votes.

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#2 - Safe Passage (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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Mary learns from Lola that she has a chance to get to Scotland safely, but she must act quietly and quickly. When Catherine is framed for murder, Mary must decide if she should stay to protect her, which would jeopardize her safe passage to Scotland.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 684 votes.

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#1 - Intruders (Season 3 - Episode 17)

Mary is presumed dead, so Elizabeth seeks her crown with assistance from Lola. Meanwhile, Mary's half brother tries to safeguard her throne from John Knox; and Mary and Bash wind up in the clutches of the intimidating clan leader who killed Francis.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 718 votes.

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