Jane the Virgin (season 3)

Jane the Virgin (season 3)

Jane the Virgin season 3 poster
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 20
Release
Original network The CW
Original release October 17, 2016 (2016-10-17) – May 22, 2017 (2017-05-22)
Season chronology

The third season of Jane the Virgin premiered on October 17, 2016 and ended on May 22, 2017. The season consisted of 20 episodes and stars Gina Rodriguez as a young Latina university student accidentally artificially inseminated with her boss' sperm, Rafael Solano (Justin Baldoni). In this season, Jane marries Michael Cordero, Jr. (Brett Dier) and must deal with married life while Rafael discovers secrets from his past and his ex-wife, Petra Solano (Yael Grobglas), gives birth to her and Rafael's twin girls.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
451"Chapter Forty-Five"Gina LamarJennie Snyder UrmanOctober 17, 2016 (2016-10-17)1.09[1]
Michael is in critical condition fighting for his life in hospital, as we are given flashbacks to the start of Jane and Michael's romance. Police question Petra (really her twin sister, Anezka) and find her acting suspiciously and Jane and Michael's mom finally learn to get along.
462"Chapter Forty-Six"Brad SilberlingDavid S. Rosenthal & Paul SciarrottaOctober 24, 2016 (2016-10-24)1.10[2]
When Rafael finally admits that he is over Jane, their co-parenting style is tested when they argue over what the best preschool is for Mateo. Xo is paranoid about Alba finding out her secret and what it will do to their relationship. Rogelio is ready to cross over to American TV, especially after he learns his nemesis is making the transition. Meanwhile, Anezka is trying to find new dirt on Rafael when she begins an unexpected romance.
473"Chapter Forty-Seven"Eva Longoria BastonCarolina Rivera & Micah SchraftOctober 31, 2016 (2016-10-31)0.97[3]
Jane continues to work on her thesis and she decides to add Alba's estranged sister to the narrative, much to Alba's dismay. In order for Rogelio to have a chance at being an American crossover star he decides to bring the Passions of Santos to The CW in hopes they will pick it up. Xo thinks about abandoning her dream of being a singer for something more realistic. Meanwhile, Luisa is forced to make a choice between her family or Rose.
484"Chapter Forty-Eight"Melanie MayronSarah Goldfinger & Jessica O'Toole & Amy RardinNovember 7, 2016 (2016-11-07)1.08[4]
Jane and Michael's housewarming party in their new home hits a snag when they discover they are being evicted for not paying their rent. Rogelio is still determined to break into American television, but needs some unusual help from Rafael. Xo makes a new career choice, but Alba and Jane aren't convinced this is the one for her. Meanwhile, "Petra" shocks Rafael with what she wants to do with her shares of the hotel.
495"Chapter Forty-Nine"Anna MastroPaul SciarrottaNovember 14, 2016 (2016-11-14)0.93[5]
Jane convinces Alba to let her read the letters from her estranged sister, but under the condition Jane doesn't reach out to her family. Rafael is starting to suspect that something is different with Petra. Meanwhile, Michael and Rafael, with the help of Jane and Rogelio, try to create a civil friendship, but it doesn't go as smoothly as everyone hoped.
506"Chapter Fifty"Melanie MayronValentina Garza & David S. RosenthalNovember 21, 2016 (2016-11-21)1.01[6]
Jane's cousin visits her unexpectedly and causes Jane to reflect on her own life. Meanwhile, Xo finds a spot for her dance studio; Rogelio wrestles with telling Xo how he feels about her; and Petra turns to Rafael when she learns she's being sued.
517"Chapter Fifty-One"Gina LamarSarah Goldfinger & Jessica O'Toole & Amy RardinNovember 28, 2016 (2016-11-28)1.15[7]
When Alba makes Jane feel guilty for not attending church, Jane decides she wants to bring Mateo against Rafael's wishes. Rafael unlocks a long lost memory of him and his mother, which could be a clue in the Mutter case. Rogelio hires a matchmaker to help him get over Xo. Meanwhile, Jane's cousin is starting to wear out her welcome.
528"Chapter Fifty-Two"Anna MastroCarolina Rivera & Micah SchraftJanuary 23, 2017 (2017-01-23)0.99[8]
Jane still isn't approving of Xo and Bruce's relationship, same as Bruce's daughter, Tess. Rafael gets a DNA test and finds out he's not biologically a Solano when he finds an addendum to his father's will that states his estate will be divided between his biological children, leaving him broke. Rafael's lawyer advises him not to say anything so he can keep his money, but revenge-seeking Petra has heard it all on her hidden cameras. Michael is sick of desk duty and quits his job. Catalina is revealed to be married. Rogelio confesses his feelings for Darcy in an odd way, she doesn't reciprocate and tells him to get rid of them if he wants to have a baby with her. Jane tries yoga to help with her stress.
539"Chapter Fifty-Three"Gina LamarChantelle M. WellsJanuary 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)0.91[9]
Michael has decided to become a lawyer, and is now preparing for the LSAT. Jane notices Mateo's friends are speaking full sentences but he's only saying a couple of words, so she takes him to the doctor. Rafael tells Jane he wants to probate the addendum for his father's will. Petra manipulates Catalina to distract Rafael for one more night for $10,000. Jane and Michael share their worries with each other. Petra destroys the addendum for her twins' sake. Catalina goes home. Scott and Anezka get married and put the addendum back together after it was shredded to blackmail Petra into letting Anezka stay in the county. Rogelio and Darcy decide to wait on the baby and go on a date. Rogelio finishes making Tiago.
5410"Chapter Fifty-Four"Melanie MayronMicah Schraft & Jennie Snyder UrmanFebruary 6, 2017 (2017-02-06)0.93[10]
Jane gets a new job. Petra struggles to connect with her daughters. Jane thinks she might be pregnant. Rafael tells Luisa they're not biologically related, but she doesn't care. She introduces him to her new girlfriend and Rafael says he'll need blood tests after what happened last time with Rose. It's revealed that Luisa's new girlfriend is Rose and has hired the woman she looks like now to take the tests so she can be with Luisa. Rogelio goes viral. Jane gets her period, and both she and Michael are disappointed but excited about the idea of having kids together. Anezka wants to see the twins, and they're so happy with her but not with Petra. The Villanuevas have dinner with Bruce and Tess and it goes well. Rafael faces jail time for covering up his fathers crimes. Tragedy strikes Jane's family and the story skips ahead 3 years to someone's wedding....
5511"Chapter Fifty-Five"Brad SilberlingPaul Sciarrotta & Jennie Snyder UrmanFebruary 13, 2017 (2017-02-13)1.07[11]
As the timeline skips forward 3 years, Rogelio is filming a reality TV show. Xo and Bruce are still together. Mateo is having behavioral problems, unlike Anna and Ellie (formerly Elsa). Petra has re-opened the new kids-friendly Marbella and has taken to motherhood as she's now the president of the school PTA and her daughters are getting rave reviews from their teachers, she's also sleeping with the adults only hotel owner from across the street, Chuck. Rafael is out of jail and he and Jane are best friends, he also has a new girlfriend, Abbey, that he's been with for over a year. Jane gets a deal to publish her new novel. A body is found buried in the sand by the Marbella.
5612"Chapter Fifty-Six"Matthew DiamondValentina GarzaFebruary 20, 2017 (2017-02-20)1.06[12]
Jane must deal with the aftermath of Michael's death 4 years in the future with a misbehaving Mateo in and out of school. Rogelio and Darcy's show has taken off and Xiomara has been cast as an evil ex girlfriend, which affects her life off screen as fans blame her for ruining Rogelio's relationship in the show. Rafael is out of prison and he and Petra have a grand opening to prepare for as they rebrand the Marbella. However plans exceed the property line and they must fight with the neighbour for rights to open by opening day.
5713"Chapter Fifty-Seven"Zetna FuentesMadeline HendricksFebruary 27, 2017 (2017-02-27)0.88[13]
Jane is unsure about her new agent's suggestions about her work. Rafael is deciding whether he should move in with Abbey and Petra is tortured by her involvement in the aftermath of Scott's murder case.
5814"Chapter Fifty-Eight"Melanie MayronMerigan MulhernMarch 20, 2017 (2017-03-20)0.84[14]
Jane feels guilty that she isn't around for Mateo as much as she would like, so she decides to run for Room Mom against none other than perfect mom, Petra. With the help of Jane and Xo, Alba tries to impress her crush, but it doesn't go as smoothly as planned. Rafael tries to be there for both Jane and Petra. Meanwhile, Rogelio tries to slyly get information from Mateo about Xo and Bruce's (guest star Ricardo Chavira) relationship.
5915"Chapter Fifty-Nine"Anna MastroDeidre ShawMarch 27, 2017 (2017-03-27)0.89[15]
Jane turns to Rafael and Petra for advice on getting back into the dating scene. Meanwhile, Alba takes Jane and Xo's advice on Jorge. Also, Petra becomes worried after she learns Chuck is talking to the police.
6016"Chapter Sixty"Micah SchraftCarolina Rivera & Micah SchraftApril 24, 2017 (2017-04-24)0.79[16]
Jane finally becomes a published author, but she's reluctant to talk about her past to help sell her book. Meanwhile, Rogelio is intimidated by his new younger male co-star, Fabian (guest star Francisco San Martin), and begins to wonder if the newbie is trying to upstage him. However, Jane finds herself in the middle of Rogelio and Fabian's personal conflict when she establishes a crush on Fabian. At the same time, Alba continues her own tenative flirtation with her co-worker Jorge. Meanwhile, Luisa and her new girlfriend Eileen (guest star Elisabeth Rohm) are back in town to visit Rafael, but Rafael isn't taking any chances when it comes to safety and has their hotel room bugged. Elsewhere, Petra must convince Anezka to come back to Miami to answer some questions the police have for her about Scott's murder.
6117"Chapter Sixty-One"Melanie MayronPaul SciarrottaMay 1, 2017 (2017-05-01)0.77[17]
Jane is ready for a fling with Fabian but soon realizes they are not on the same page. Alba persuades Jane to give Fabian a chance. Also, Jane bumps into Lina unexpectedly. They had lost touch when Lina moved to New York two years ago. Can their friendship be repaired? Alba discovers Jorge is undocumented. Xo and Rogelio get engaged. Meanwhile, Anezka blackmails Petra into helping prove that she didn't kill Scott. Petra turns to Rafael for support. Meanwhile, Rafael is having feelings for Petra and asks Jane for advice. Chuck convinces Petra to chase down a lead on Scott's killer but this leaves Petra in a very precarious situation.
6218"Chapter Sixty-Two"Fernando SariñanaJessica O'Toole & Amy Rardin & David S. RosenthalMay 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)0.99[18]
Jane has to learn how to handle her new love life, especially when Fabian, the guy she is dating, introduces her to his grandmother. Petra learns some interesting information about Chuck about his involvement with his hotel when he comes clean and denies anything to do with Scott's murder. Xo and Rogelio are eager to share their news with Jane, but want to try to take her feelings into consideration. Meanwhile, when Mateo starts asking questions about where he came from and the topic of sex, Jane and Rafael are forced to sit down with the five-year-old and explain how their family came to be.
6319"Chapter Sixty-Three"Gina LamarPaul SciarrottaMay 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)0.76[19]
Jane and Fabian are not on the same page when it comes to their relationship, which makes it hard for Jane to ask him for a favor. Meanwhile, Petra and Rafael both turn to Jane for advice, but Jane is determined not to get involved in their drama again. Also, Jane volunteers to help Xo and Rogelio with getting back together, but she might have bitten off more than she can chew. Elsewhere, Rafael sinks to a new low when he agrees to cooperate with the police in a charade to lure Luisa back to the hotel so they can arrest her and Eileen whom they now suspect to be Scott's killer.
6420"Chapter Sixty-Four"Melanie MayronMicah Schraft & Jennie Snyder UrmanMay 22, 2017 (2017-05-22)0.96[20]
In the third season final, as a lingering tropical storm threatens to shut down the city of Miami, the ordained Jane struggles to find the right words for Rogelio and Xo's wedding ceremony, when she learns about a mysterious letter that Michael wrote before their wedding and sets out to find it. Rogelio and Xo are excited for their big day, but Rogelio gets some shocking news that could put things on hold when Darcy shows up, now seven months pregnant. With Rose finally captured and in jail, Luisa tries to secure her own release to cooperate with the police to Rose's business. Here, the identity of Scott's killer is finally revealed to be the real Eileen. Once again, Rafael is upset with Luisa for getting involved with Rose, while she is angry and upset that Rafael lied to her about his cancer returning for the purpose to lure her and Rose back to Miami. Rafael tells Luisa to leave the hotel and get out of his life for good, but this pushes the scorned and mentally unbalanced Luisa over the edge and, after a chance meeting with Anezka, she plots a wicked and vindictive plan to get back at Rafael, while Anezka plots her own wicked plan of revenge against Petra. Elsewhere, Petra is skeptical about Jane's feelings for Rafael which leads her to make a rash decision that leads her to facing the barrel of a gun by Anezka.

Ratings

No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Chapter Forty-Five" October 17, 2016 0.4/2 1.09[1] 0.4 0.83 0.8 1.92[21]
2 "Chapter Forty-Six" October 24, 2016 0.4/2 1.10[2] 0.4 0.77 0.8 1.88[22]
3 "Chapter Forty-Seven" October 31, 2016 0.4/1 0.97[3] 0.4 0.88 0.8 1.85[23]
4 "Chapter Forty-Eight" November 7, 2016 0.4/2 1.08[4] 0.4 0.72 0.8 1.80[24]
5 "Chapter Forty-Nine" November 14, 2016 0.3/1 0.93[5] 0.4 N/A 0.7[25] N/A
6 "Chapter Fifty" November 21, 2016 0.4/2 1.01[6] 0.3 0.76 0.7 1.79[26]
7 "Chapter Fifty-One" November 28, 2016 0.4/2 1.15[7] 0.4 0.70 0.8 1.85[27]
8 "Chapter Fifty-Two" January 23, 2017 0.4/1 0.99[8] 0.3 0.72 0.7 1.70[28]
9 "Chapter Fifty-Three" January 30, 2017 0.3/1 0.91[9] 0.3 0.68 0.6 1.59[29]
10 "Chapter Fifty-Four" February 6, 2017 0.3/1 0.93[10] 0.4 0.76 0.7 1.69[30]
11 "Chapter Fifty-Five" February 13, 2017 0.4/2 1.07[11] 0.3 0.64 0.7 1.71[31]
12 "Chapter Fifty-Six" February 20, 2017 0.4/1 1.06[12] 0.3 0.61 0.7 1.67[32]
13 "Chapter Fifty-Seven" February 27, 2017 0.3/1 0.88[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A
14 "Chapter Fifty-Eight" March 20, 2017 0.3/1 0.84[14] 0.4 0.71 0.7 1.55[33]
15 "Chapter Fifty-Nine" March 27, 2017 0.3/1 0.89[15] 0.4 0.69 0.7 1.57[34]
16 "Chapter Sixty" April 24, 2017 0.2/1 0.79[16] TBD TBD TBD TBD
17 "Chapter Sixty-One" May 1, 2017 0.2/1 0.77[17] 0.3 0.55 0.5 1.32[35]
18 "Chapter Sixty-Two" May 8, 2017 0.4/1 0.99[18] TBD TBD TBD TBD
19 "Chapter Sixty-Three" May 15, 2017 0.2/1 0.76[19] 0.3 0.58 0.5 1.34[36]
20 "Chapter Sixty-Four" May 22, 2017 0.3/1 0.96[20] 0.3 0.60 0.6 1.56[37]

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