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Halt and Catch Fire: Season 3

10 episodes Premiered Aug 21, 2016
Previously on Halt and Catch Fire

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Halt and Catch Fire Season 2.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S3·E1 Mytharc

Valley of the Heart's Delight

Aug 21, 2016

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

S3·E2 Core

One Way or Another

Aug 23, 2016

While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

S3·E3 Core

Flipping the Switch

Aug 30, 2016

Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

S3·E4 Core

Rules of Honorable Play

Sep 6, 2016

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

S3·E5 Core

Yerba Buena

Sep 13, 2016

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

S3·E6 Core

And She Was

Sep 20, 2016

Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

S3·E7 Core

The Threshold

Sep 27, 2016

Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

S3·E8 Core

You Are Not Safe

Oct 4, 2016

Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

S3·E9 Mytharc

NIM

Oct 11, 2016

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

S3·E10 Mytharc

NeXT

Oct 11, 2016

While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.