A new 'Euphoria' episode comes on tonight. How to watch Season 3
A new 'Euphoria' episode comes on tonight. How to watch Season 3
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAYSun, May 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM UTC
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Spoiler alert! This story includes details from Episodes 1 - 3 of HBO's "Euphoria."
Well, that was quite the wedding.
Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) finally tied the knot in an extravagant wedding with $50,000 worth of flowers and the whole gang together again; however, much like their relationship, the nuptials were chaotic, unhinged and full of drama. Not to mention, the day ended in a pool of blood and one less toe for Nate.
In another part of town, as Rue (Zendaya) fulfills her tasks for boss Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), she gets pulled over by a man, who she assumes is a cop, but turns out to be an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Whoops!
Set five years after the events of Season 2, the characters of Sam Levinson's HBO teen drama now have a grown-up look as 20-somethings. Rue works as an indentured servant for drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly), while Cassie and Nate navigate married life.
"A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil," according to the series synopsis.
Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in "Euphoria" Episode 3.
USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler gave the new season ★★ out of four, writing in the "four years since its last season and seven years since it began, 'Euphoria' has come back to a completely different zeitgeist ‒ and not just because Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and newly minted Oscar nominee Jacob Elordi are all bona fide A-listers bigger than the show. The world has changed, the stars have changed and 'Euphoria' has changed."
"There is less passion and vibrancy to the show, even at its most objectionable moments," she added. "The fire has gone out, the party drugs are all used up, and the lights have turned on at the club."
Here's what to know about when new episodes of "Euphoria" Season 3 will release, including the show's airtime and cast.
1 / 0Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi light up 'Euphoria' red carpet
Zendaya led the stars who wowed on the red carpet for HBO's "Euphoria." Season 3 was unveiled with a gala premiere on April 7, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. See who else stepped out.
When do new 'Euphoria' Season 3 episodes release? Date, time
A new episode of "Euphoria" Season 3 will drop on Sunday, May 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max, with new episodes dropping weekly through May 31.
How to watch 'Euphoria' Season 3 on TV, streaming
New episodes of "Euphoria" Season 3 will air on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET / PT, with new episodes dropping weekly.
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Zendaya as Rue and Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn in "Euphoria" Season 3.'Euphoria' Season 3 episode schedule
"Euphoria" is listed to have 8 episodes. With three episodes out, here's what the full season schedule looks like:
Episode 4: May 3
Episode 5: May 10
Episode 6: May 17
Episode 7: May 24
Episode 8: May 31
Watch 'Euphoria' Season 3 trailer'Euphoria' Season 3 cast
The cast for "Euphoria" Season 3, according to HBO Max, includes:
Zendaya as Rue
Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn
Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs
Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard
Alexa Demie as Maddy
Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard
Martha Kelly as Laurie
Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammed
Chloe Cherry as Faye
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Alamo Brown
Toby Wallace
1 / 0See the 'Euphoria' cast's evolution from Season 1 to Season 3
"Euphoria" is officially back!Four years after the conclusion of its second season, the hit HBO series returns with its highly-anticipated third season on April 12. Slated to pick up five years after the events of Season 2, "Euphoria" Season 3 sees the return of much of its ensemble cast, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, while also introducing a new set of characters.As fans prepare to return to the tumultuous lives of "Euphoria's" sprawling characters, here's a look at just how much they've changed since their initial introduction to audiences in Season 1 (2019).Pictured above, Zendaya as Rue Bennett in "Euphoria"s first season.
Will 'Euphoria' return for Season 4?
HBO Max has not made any announcements regarding Season 4 yet.
Series creator Sam Levinson, however, hinted Season 3 would be the series's last, recently telling Variety he writes “every season like it's the last season” and has “no plans” for a Season 4, adding he is currently completely focused on delivering his best work with Season 3.
“I want to finish this as strong as I can. I’m cutting (Episodes) 7 and 8 still," Levinson told Variety. "I’m putting some finishing touches. I just want to deliver a (expletive) slam dunk season."
Earlier last month, Zendaya, on “The Drew Barrymore Show”, also indicated the series would be ending with Season 3.
“I think so, yeah,” Zendaya told Barrymore when asked if it was the final season. “That closure is coming.”
Contributing: Kelly Lawler, Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
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