<Tr> <Th> 37 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "Sleigh Ride" </Td> <Td> Andrew Bernstein </Td> <Td> Dave Erickson & Mark Richard </Td> <Td> October 15, 2017 (2017 - 10 - 15) </Td> <Td> 2.23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Locked up together, tensions rise between Nick and Madison over Troy's murder and Madison's growing ruthlessness . At the same time, Alicia is forced to join Proctor John in traveling to the dam where Alicia is reunited with Strand . Strand attempts to help Madison and Nick escape, but Lola attacks the Proctors after discovering Efrain's body . Lola is killed by Proctor John, but her survival exposes Strand's lies to the Proctors . A standoff ensues when Nick threatens to blow up the dam if the Proctors don't let Madison, Alicia and Strand escape on a boat . Nick ends up in a standoff with the Proctors to ensure his family's safety, aided by Walker and Crazy Dog who provide covering fire from a nearby hilltop . Nick eventually destroys Gonzalez Dam, but the boat is caught in the ensuing flood . Nick escapes from the dam with the help of Daniel while Madison washes up on the shore of the river after the flood . However, there is no sign of Strand or Alicia while Walker and Crazy Dog resume their journey north . </Td> </Tr> <P> AMC renewed the series for a 16 - episode third season on April 15, 2016 . Production began in January 2017 in Baja, Mexico . This is the final season with co-creator Dave Erickson as showrunner as he will leave the series after the conclusion of the third season . In February 2017, it was announced that Emma Caulfield was cast in the season . In March 2017, it was revealed that Daniel Sharman joined the cast as a series regular . In April 2017, several new actors were announced having joined the series; including Dayton Callie (reprising his guest role from season 2) and Sam Underwood, who, along with Daniel Sharman play members of the Otto family; and Lisandra Tena as Lola Guerrero . </P> <P> On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a rating of 85%, based on 77 reviews, whose average rating is 7.52 / 10 . </P>

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