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Season 3 – Santa Clarita Diet

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Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant star in this Netflix-original series as married realtors, Sheila and Joel, who are living a quiet life, raising their teenage daughter in Santa Clarita, Calif. Their world unexpectedly changes when Sheila goes through a dramatic transformation that sends her down a road of death and destruction -- but leaves her looking and feeling better than ever. Barrymore and Olyphant also serve as executive producers, alongside showrunner and creator Victor Fresco ("Better Off Ted").
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Santa Clarita Diet — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Santa Clarita Diet's third season is a generous meal of entrails, morbid humor, and a touching affirmation of marital love -- with Barrymore and Olyphant's pitch-perfect chemistry brightening each blood-soaked installment.

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Kristy Puchko Pajiba Apr 1, 2019
Barrymore is once more a force of nature whether she's leaping into attack mode or quipping it up with Olyphant. Their chemistry is explosive, and the writing on the series makes their bond feel as authentically intimate as it is hilarious and enthralling Go to Full Review Andrea Reiher AV Club Mar 29, 2019
B+
Thanks to the writing and Barrymore and Olyphant's performances, Sheila and Joel's marriage has always been of the best on TV; the real-life problems they faced were given a fresh, comedic twist by this supernatural premise. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian Mar 29, 2019
4/5
Santa Clarita Diet remains a gorgeously flavourful one. Fill up. Go to Full Review Hannah Lynn Pittsburgh City Paper Oct 8, 2019
The plot is not built for longevity, but it was fun while it lasted. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky NBC News THINK Aug 29, 2019
Discussions of diversity focus, rightly, on providing more visibility and more interesting role for marginalized people. But "Santa Clarita Diet" shows how eviscerating those old stereotypes allows everyone, of every gender, to rise anew. Go to Full Review Jak-Luke Sharp Film Inquiry Jun 6, 2019
Season Three is in a wonderful place after the events that unfold. It may not seem that way at first but we're treated to what could potentially be a fitting finale of sorts, but also if given the chance, a brilliant set-up for a potential fourth season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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D M @Tivero Aug 17, 2026 Still a fun series, but kind of annoyed with how they left it since it was cancelled. It deserved a proper final or final season. See more Marco L @decatur555 Aug 6, 2026 After reading years of praise for Santa Clarita Diet, I expected one of television’s funniest and most original horror comedies. Instead, I found a pleasant but surprisingly simple series that rarely made me laugh. Drew Barrymore is likable and clearly enjoys Sheila’s transformation, while Timothy Olyphant is the strongest element, bringing panic, nervous energy and excellent chemistry to their strange but affectionate marriage. The suburban zombie premise has potential, but the humor soon becomes repetitive: polite conversations about murder, Joel panicking, Sheila acting casually and enormous amounts of blood. The mythology grows without becoming much more interesting, and several storylines feel stretched. It is not a bad show, but the huge reputation created expectations it never came close to meeting. See more Chris C. @Corliss15 Mar 4, 2026 Would love to see this revived, although its wishful thinking. Was a fun series overall. See more Andrii K @RT22405628 Mar 18, 2025 Have no idea why Netflix decided to cancel this amazing and funny show. Instead investing money into some average shows! See more Pat B @RT67592582 Jan 6, 2025 I really liked this show, at first, but the writing lost some of its way by S3. I was disappointed, though, that the show didn't continue as I felt like they could have re-found their mojo. After all, most diets result in a yo-yo. See more Embrya A @RT96929493 Dec 3, 2024 I'm sad that there were only 3 seasons of this show. I found it hilarious and absolutely entertaining. I hope they complete it but I doubt it. Still a great show. See more Read all reviews
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Victor Fresco

Creator

Drew Barrymore

Sheila Hammond

Timothy Olyphant

Joel Hammond

Liv Hewson

Abby Hammond

Skyler Gisondo

Eric Bemis

Victor Fresco

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Wuffenloaf "God, why me?" That's what Sheila wants to know; Joel feels a smidge threatened, Anne spreads the gospel, and Abby and Eric pretend to date. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Knighttime Sheila and Joel meet a knight and Anne lays down the law; there's a rumor going 'round that Eric and Abby are k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 29, 2019 We Let People Die Every Day Sheila and Joel want Anne out of their business -- good luck with that; Eric laments his heroics, and a woman's life hinges on potato salad. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 29, 2019 More of a Cat Person Joel's feeling pressured to join the undead club; Ramona wants Eric, the FBI wants answers, and poor Mr. Ball Legs wants some attention. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head Joel and Sheila engage in a battle of wits -- kind of -- with Tommy; Ron shares his plans; Lisa is forced to -- ugh -- get serious. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 29, 2019 The Chicken and the Pear To stop the Knights of Serbia, one must become a Knight of Serbia -- that's Joel's logic, anyway; Sheila and Abby see another side of Jean. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 29, 2019 A Specific Form of Recklessness Sheila's got a plan: turn Jean undead so she'll be around to meet her grandkid; Joel's not on board, but this train has already left the station. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Forever! A twist in the FBI's investigation takes Eric and Abby by surprise; Sheila introduces Jean to a new diet; Joel tries to trick the ever-elusive Ron. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Zombody Joel's eager to nail his interview and become a Knight of Serbia, but Sheila keeps salting his game; Abby hits the town with a new friend. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 29, 2019 The Cult of Sheila Joel and Sheila have a scary man's undivided attention; Abby and Eric are surprised by hungry visitors; a troublesome trio crashes the Hammonds' party. Details

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Santa Clarita Diet — Season 3

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Season Info

Creator
Victor Fresco
Executive Producer
Victor Fresco, Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Aaron Kaplan, Tracy Katsky, Chris Miller, Ember Truesdell
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 29, 2019
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