The Handmaid's Tale: Season 3
The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The series is an American anti-utopian dramatic television show based on the 1985 book of the same name by Margaret Atwood. Set in a dystopian future within a patriarchal society, the narrative explores the suppression of reproductive rights, powerless women, and the various means by which women resist and try to gain individuality and in
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is set in a dystopian future within a patriarchal society.
- The story explores the suppression of reproductive rights and powerless women.
- Women use various means to resist and try to gain individuality and independence.
- The television show is an American anti-utopian drama based on the 1985 book by Margaret Atwood.
Season overview
The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The series is an American anti-utopian dramatic television show based on the 1985 book of the same name by Margaret Atwood. Set in a dystopian future within a patriarchal society, the narrative explores the suppression of reproductive rights, powerless women, and the various means by which women resist and try to gain individuality and independence.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Night
Jun 5, 2019
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.
Mary and Martha
Jun 5, 2019
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 circumstan
Useful
Jun 5, 2019
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 th
God Bless the Child
Jun 12, 2019
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.
Unknown Caller
Jun 19, 2019
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
Household
Jun 26, 2019
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
Under His Eye
Jul 3, 2019
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.
Unfit
Jul 10, 2019
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
Heroic
Jul 17, 2019
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
Witness
Jul 24, 2019
June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.
Liars
Jul 31, 2019
A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
Sacrifice
Aug 7, 2019
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
Mayday
Aug 14, 2019
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 attemp