Episode 3 of Euphoria arrives Sunday night, April 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, streaming the same time on Max, and the scattered storyline approach to Season 3 meets its first convergence point: Cassie and Nate’s wedding.
The episode—titled “The Ballad of Paladin”—preview has Rue, Jules, and Maddy all in attendance, and it’s framed less like a celebration than an on-camera reckoning—Cassie’s mom clocking Maddy’s presence, Nate visibly spiraling, Cassie trying to keep the day from collapsing under its own tension.
Euphoria Season 3 episode 3 preview
The early look is basically a pressure-cooker hour. Cassie and Nate are barreling toward “happily ever after” as a public performance, while old wounds walk right into the venue. Outside the wedding lane, the preview also keeps Jules’ sugar-baby storyline in motion (with Ellis) and shows Rue pitching Alamo on “working her way up” and “going legit,” which is exactly the kind of sentence this show likes to punish.
Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3 FAQ
When does Season 3 Episode 3 air?
The premiere of Euphoria drops on Sunday, April 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with the episode streaming the same night on HBO Max. Episodes will roll out weekly, returning the show to its usual Sunday-night, event-TV slot.
How many episodes are there this season?
Season 3 has eight episodes total. HBO is sticking with its regular weekly release schedule.
Who’s starring?
The core cast returns, led by Zendaya as Rue Bennett, alongside Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow. Returning ensemble players include Eric Dane and Martha Kelly, with additional cast members like Chloe Cherry and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje rounding out the season.
