Season Three

Reign - S3 — Promotional poster featuring Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.

Season Three of Reign aired its first episode on October 9th, 2015, and airs on The CW and E! Canada.

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Episodes

Title	Written by	Directed by	Original air date	Production code
Three Queens, Two Tigers	Laurie McCarthy	Holly Dale	October 9, 2015	301
Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth's campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine. Meanwhile, with Francis' fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley, both queens struggle to rule.
Betrothed	Lisa Randolph	Fred Gerber	October 16, 2015	302
Elizabeth must deal with the political backlash of harboring Catherine in England, while Catherine is imprisoned upon her return to France. Mary is forced to make some difficult decisions about securing Scotland's future and Lola is conflicted in her feelings for Narcisse.
Extreme Measures	Drew Lindo Wendy Riss Gatsiounis	Holly Dale	October 23, 2015	303
When King Antoine unexpectedly returns to Court, Mary must help Francis hide his weakening condition long enough to secure his family's future. With the Throne in jeopardy and time running out, they must turn to an unlikely ally in need of redemption.
The Price	April Blair Robert Doty	Nathaniel Goodman	November 6, 2015	304
After Mary receives an urgent message from her ailing mother about the dire situation in Scotland, she finds herself looking to Francis for aid. Catherine finds herself up against Narcisse as she fights to become the regent to Charles. Meanwhile, Elizabeth faces continued pressure to wed.
In a Clearing	Shannon Goss	Deborah Chow	November 13, 2015	305
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.
Fight or Flight	Lisa Randolph	Charles Binamé	November 20, 2015	306
Mary realizes she must help Catherine 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 Hound and the Hare	Bo Yeon Kim Erika Lippoldt	Anne Wheeler	December 4, 2015	307
When Prince Don Carlos of Spain visits France, Mary uncovers a dark secret he is hiding and enlists in Catherine to advise her on how to handle. When Gideon, the new ambassador from English court arrives, suspicions arise about what his true intentions are, while Bash's pursuit of the mysterious killer comes to a head at Greer's tavern.
Our Undoing	Gretchen J. Berg Aaron Harberts	Lee Rose	January 8, 2016	308
Mary and Catherine deal with the aftermath of Prince Don Carlos' 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, Lola is shocked when Mary thinks Narcisse framed Catherine in order to become Regent of France.
Wedlock	Wendy Riss Gatsiounis Drew Lindo	Norma Bailey	January 15, 2016	309
Mary becomes suspicious of Prince Don Carlos' true condition and relies on Gideon to help her uncover the truth. Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery which could change the course of her reign over England and forces Dudley to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Narcisse forces Claude to marry someone of his choosing, against her wishes.
Bruises That Lie	P.K. Simonds	Megan Follows	January 22, 2016	310
Mary struggles to resist her feelings for Gideon as she works to align herself politically with potential allies. Elizabeth and Greer find themselves in similar heart-wrenching situations with the potential for very different outcomes. Catherine and Narcisse continue their vicious power struggle over the Regency, while Claude finds herself in the fight of her life on her wedding night.
Succession	April Blair	Charles Binamé	April 25, 2016	311
Mary must find a powerful suitor to align herself with as Charles' impending Coronation looms. Lola stumbles upon the identity of Elizabeth's poisoner, while Catherine becomes a new kind of victim for the castle's serial killer.
No Way Out	Wendy Riss Gatsiounis	Fred Gerber	May 2, 2016	312
Mary might have to sacrifice her cousin's life to save her own, as she and Gideon find themselves in unchartered emotional territory. Catherine's past returns to haunt her, while Lola and Elizabeth become unlikely allies.
Strange Bedfellows	Shannon Goss	Norma Bailey	May 9, 2016	313
Mary, in order to protect Elizabeth, unknowingly puts Gideon's life in danger. To save him, Mary turns to another Englishman for help – Robert Dudley. Meanwhile, Bash is determined to track down the men behind the threats to Catherine.
To The Death	Lily Sparks	Michael McGowan	May 16, 2016	314
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.
Safe Passage	Drew Lindo	Stuart Gillard	May 23, 2016	315
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.
Clans	Gretchen J. Berg Aaron Harberts	Fred Gerber	June 6, 2016	316
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 Lola's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, Charles secretly plots to relinquish Catherine of her power.
Intruders	April Blair Drew Lindo	Lee Rose	June 13, 2016	317
With Mary presumed dead, Elizabeth enlists Lola's help in taking the Scottish crown for herself, while Mary's half-brother James must defend her throne from John Knox. Meanwhile, Mary comes face to face with Francis' killer when she and Bash find themselves in the hands of a fearsome clan leader named Munro.
Spiders in a Jar	Laurie McCarthy	Deborah Chow	June 20, 2016	318
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.

Premise

The third season follows King Francis' declining health and his death partway through the season, leaving Queen Mary a widow and struggling to find new footing since she's no longer bound to France as its ruler. Francis' brother Charles is crowned the new under-aged king, with Queen Catherine as regent. The third season also introduces the court of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who plots against her own distant cousin Queen Mary, fends off marital prospects, and deals with her secret love affair with Lord Robert Dudley.

Season Three

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