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'{{semi-protected}} {{Infobox television season | season_number = 3 | bgcolour = #50B8AF | image = BMO AT season 3.jpeg | starring = {{Plainlist| * [[Jeremy Shada]] * [[John DiMaggio]] * [[Madeleine Martin]] * [[Roz Ryan]]}} | caption = DVD cover | country = United States | network = [[Cartoon Network]] | first_aired = {{start date|2011|7|11}} | last_aired = {{end date|2012|2|13}} | num_episodes = 26 | episode_list = List of Adventure Time episodes }} The third season of ''[[Adventure Time]]'', an American [[animated series|animated]] television series created by [[Pendleton Ward]], premiered on [[Cartoon Network]] on July 11, 2011 and concluded on February 13, 2012. The season was produced by [[Cartoon Network Studios]] and [[Frederator Studios]]. The season follows the adventures of [[Finn the Human|Finn]], a human boy, and his best friend and adoptive brother [[Jake the Dog|Jake]], a dog with magical powers to change shape and size at will. Finn and Jake live in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo, where they interact with the other main characters of the show: [[Princess Bubblegum]], [[The Ice King]], [[Marceline the Vampire Queen]], Lumpy Space Princess, and BMO. This season saw the series grow and progress, featuring the first of the popular Fionna and Cake episodes, as well as marking the first time that fan-submitted content was [[Canon (fiction)|canonized]]. Ward also noted that the storyboard artists affected the overall tone of the show, moving it towards more bizarre and spiritual matters. The season was storyboarded and written by [[Ako Castuera]], [[Tom Herpich]], [[Adam Muto]], [[Rebecca Sugar]], [[Jesse Moynihan]], Bert Youn, [[Kent Osborne]], Somvilay Xayaphone, [[Pendleton Ward]], and [[Natasha Allegri]], while being produced by [[Cartoon Network Studios]] and [[Frederator Studios]]. The first episode of the season, "Conquest of Cuteness" was watched by 2.686 million viewers; this marked an increase in viewers watching Cartoon Network when compared to the previous season's debut. The season ended with the cliffhanger "Incendium", which was resolved at the start of [[Adventure Time (season 4)|season four]]. The season was met with largely positive critical reception. In addition, several episodes and writers were nominated for awards; the episode "Thank You" was nominated for an [[Annie Award]] as well as an award at the [[Sundance Film Festival]]. "[[Too Young (Adventure Time)|Too Young]]" was nominated for an [[Primetime Emmy Award|Emmy Award]]. Storyboard artist [[Rebecca Sugar]] was also nominated for an Annie Award. Several compilation DVDs that contained episodes from the season were released after the season finished airing. The full season set was released on February 25, 2014 on DVD and [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]]. ==Development== ===Concept=== The season follows the adventures of [[Finn the Human]], a human boy, and his best friend [[Jake the Dog|Jake]], a dog with magical powers to change shape and grow and shrink at will. Finn and Jake live in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo, wherein they interact with the other major characters, including: [[Princess Bubblegum]], [[The Ice King]], [[Marceline the Vampire Queen]], Lumpy Space Princess, and BMO. Common storylines revolve around: Finn and Jake discovering strange creatures, battling the Ice King, and battling monsters in order to help others.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Noelene|title='Adventure Time': Post-Apocalyptic 'Candyland' Attracts Adult Fans|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/tv/adventure-time-post-apocalyptic-candyland-attracts-adult-fans/#/1|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tribune Company]]|access-date=March 26, 2014|date=November 14, 2012}}</ref> This season expands upon the backstories of Marceline and Ice King,<ref>For Marceline's backstory, see: * {{cite episode| title= Memory of a Memory | series=Adventure Time|credits = Leichliter, Larry (director); Cole Sanchez (creative director); Nick Jennings (art director); Ako Castuera & Tom Herpich (storyboard artists) | network = [[Cartoon Network]] |airdate=July 25, 2011| season = 3 | number = 3}} For Ice King's backstory, see: * {{cite episode| title= Holly Jolly Secrets | series=Adventure Time|credits = Leichliter, Larry (director); Cole Sanchez (creative director); Nick Jennings (art director); Kent Osborne & Somvilay Xayaphone (storyboard artists) | network = [[Cartoon Network]] |airdate=December 5, 2011| season = 3 | number = 19–20}}</ref> and concludes with Finn attempting to understand his attraction towards Bubblegum and developing a crush on newly introduced Flame Princess.<ref>{{cite episode| title= Incendium | series=Adventure Time|credits = Leichliter, Larry (director); Adam Muto (creative director); Nick Jennings (art director); Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar (storyboard artists) | network = [[Cartoon Network]] |airdate=February 13, 2012 | season = 3 | number = 26}}</ref> ===Production=== After the increasing success of the series, on November 29, 2010 ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' announced that [[Cartoon Network]] had renewed the series for a third season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Deadline Adventure Time Season 3|url=https://www.deadline.com/tag/adventure-time-season-3/|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=February 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611030603/http://www.deadline.com/tag/adventure-time-season-3/|archive-date=June 11, 2011|date=November 29, 2010}}</ref> The episode titles were released on April 6, 2011 by [[Frederator Studios]], while the show was nearing the end of its second season. Based on production numbers, "Conquest of Cuteness" was the first episode that underwent production, which was also the first episode aired.<ref name=season3production>{{cite web|url=http://archives.frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2011/04/06/the-beginning-of-wisdom-is-to-call-things-by-their-right-names/|title=The Beginning Of Wisdom Is To Call Things By Their Right Names|date=April 6, 2011|publisher=Fredeator|access-date=March 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816010822/http://archives.frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2011/04/06/the-beginning-of-wisdom-is-to-call-things-by-their-right-names/|archive-date=August 16, 2011|url-status=dead}} Note: Some of the original episodes' titles were changed during production; for instance, "Hitman" was originally called "Hitcapades", and "[[What Was Missing]]" was originally named "Door Jam".</ref> In April 2011, the storyboards for season three were nearing completion, and much of the production staff shifted its focus to the show's [[Adventure Time (season 4)|fourth season]].<ref name=weirdal/> The ninth episode, entitled "[[Fionna and Cake]]" takes place in a [[gender bender|gender bent]] version of Ooo.{{efn|Although both ''[[TV Guide]]'' and fans of the show have referred to the alternate universe as "The Land of Aaa", many writers for the show, including Adam Muto have claimed that the name is non-canon and was never used during the writing or animation process.<ref>{{cite web|author=Muto, Adam [MrMuto]|date=September 6, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20111220213204/http://www.formspring.me/MrMuto/q/235569141442937663|title=I guess that was in some TV listings but I don't know where it came from. Maybe somebody in Marketing or Programming found references to it online and latched on to it. We never used that name when we were talking about the episode|url=http://www.formspring.me/MrMuto/q/235569141442937663|archive-date=December 20, 2011|via=[[Spring.me]]}}</ref>|group="nb"}} The premise of this episode is that the Ice King has created a [[fan fiction]] wherein all the main characters of ''Adventure Time'' appear in the opposite gender. For instance, Finn the Human has become Fionna the Human, and Jake the Dog is now Cake the Cat. The genesis for the episode were drawings that storyboard artist Natasha Allegri posted onto the internet during her free time.<ref name=comicsnatasha>{{cite web|last=Sims |first=Chris |title=Adventure Time's Gender-Swapped Episode and the Art of Natasha Allegri |url=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/08/10/adventure-times-fionna-cake/ |work=Comics Alliance |publisher=[[AOL]] |access-date=February 3, 2013 |date=August 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831125341/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/08/10/adventure-times-fionna-cake/ |archive-date=August 31, 2012 }}</ref> Her creations were eventually [[Canon (fiction)|canon]]ized by the show's producers. Allegri even re-rerecorded the show's theme—which had originally been sung by series creator [[Pendleton Ward]]—for the episode.<ref>{{cite web |title='Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake' Preview |url=http://pwcartoons.frederator.com/post/7986608184 |publisher=[[Frederator Studios]] |access-date=February 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216225658/http://natazilla.tumblr.com/post/8033768492/adventuretime-adventure-time-with-fionna |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=July 25, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The episode had a sequel during the fifth season, focusing on Marceline's male counterpart, Marshall Lee, who is voiced by [[Donald Glover]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wolfe|first=Jennifer|title=Neil Patrick Harris & Donald Glover Head to ''Adventure Time''|url=http://www.awn.com/news/voice-acting/neil-patrick-harris-donald-glover-head-adventure-time|publisher=[[Animation World Network]]|access-date=January 23, 2013|date=January 22, 2013}}</ref> Before the third season, Ward cautioned fans that, due to legal reasons, he was unable to accept fan creations for characters and stories.<ref name=pwgaq/> However, the sixteenth episode, "Jake vs. Me-Mow" features the titular character Me-Mow, which was drawn by Gunnar Gilmore, aged 14.<ref name=pwgaq/><ref name=orangememow>{{cite news|last=Boedeker |first=Hal |title=Orange City Boy's Cat Assassin Debuts Tonight on Cartoon Network |url=http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/11/orange-city-boys-cat-assassin-debuts-tonight-on-cartoon-network.html |access-date=February 3, 2013 |newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |date=November 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629043735/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/11/orange-city-boys-cat-assassin-debuts-tonight-on-cartoon-network.html |archive-date=June 29, 2012 }}</ref> Gilmore had sketched the character and showed his mother, who forwarded it to Cartoon Network. Ward decided to include the character solely because the character was "so cute".<ref name=pwgaq/><ref name=orangememow/> Gilmore's original drawing was used for the episode's title card.<ref>{{cite web|title='Jake vs Me-Mow' Title Card|url=http://pwcartoons.frederator.com/post/12983552385/jake-vs-me-mow-title-card-artwork-by-the-pride|publisher=[[Frederator Studios]]|access-date=February 3, 2013|year=2012}}{{dead link|date=August 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [http://scratchman.tumblr.com/post/12986020917/adventuretime-jake-vs-me-mow-title-card Alt URL]</ref> So far, this appears to be the only fan-created character that Ward has allowed on the show.<ref name="pwgaq">{{cite web|url=http://www.buenothebear.com/faq.html |title=FAQ |publisher=PendletonWard.com |access-date=February 3, 2013 |last=Ward |first=Pendleton |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022001753/http://www.buenothebear.com/faq.html |archive-date=October 22, 2013}}</ref> This season's episodes were produced in a process similar to those of the previous seasons. Each episode was outlined in two-to-three pages that contained the necessary plot information.<ref name="fangoria">{{cite web|last=McKendry|first=David|title=Q&A: 'Adventure Time' Writer Dick Grunert|url=http://www.fangoria.com/new/qa-adventure-time-writer-dick-grunert/|work=[[Fangoria]]|publisher=The Brooklyn Company, Inc|access-date=February 19, 2013|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> These outlines were then handed to storyboard artists, who created full storyboards.<ref name="aotmusicrev">{{cite web|last=Ulloa|first=Alexander|title=Adventure Time (2010)|url=http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/adventure-time/|work=Art of the Title|publisher=Art of the Title, LLC|access-date=January 26, 2013|year=2010}}</ref> Design and coloring were done in [[Burbank, California]], and animation was handled overseas in [[South Korea]] by [[Rough Draft Studios|Rough Draft Korea]] and [[Saerom Animation]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ristaino, Andy [skronked]|date=February 14, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140804153137/http://new.spring.me/%23!/skronked/q/293760150601204511|title=It takes about 8 months to create an episode from start to finish. About a week to write an episode, a month to storyboard, a few days to record voices, two weeks to put together an animatic, a week to design it, a week to do clean up on the designs, a week to do color design, then it goes overseas and takes about five months to be animated. Rest of the time goes to retakes editing and music and sound design|url=http://new.spring.me/#!/skronked/q/293760150601204511|archive-date=August 4, 2014|via=[[Spring.me]]}}</ref><ref name=dailybeast>{{cite web|last=Goldstein|first=Rich|title=This Is How an Episode of Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time' Is Made|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/12/19/this-is-how-an-episode-of-cartoon-network-s-adventure-time-is-made.html|work=[[The Daily Beast]]|publisher=[[The Newsweek Daily Beast Company]]|access-date=December 23, 2013|date=December 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=McDonnell|first=Chris|title=Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo|date=2014|publisher=[[Abrams Books|Harry N. Abrams]]|isbn=978-1-4197-0450-5|pp=348–349}}</ref> The season was storyboarded and written by [[Ako Castuera]], [[Tom Herpich]], [[Adam Muto]], Rebecca Sugar, [[Jesse Moynihan]], Bert Youn, Osborne, Somvilay Xayaphone, Ward, and Allegri.{{efn|Information regarding story development and storyboard artists is taken from the opening credits of the season's twenty-six episodes.|group="nb"}} Pendleton Ward referred to many of the writers during the third season as "really smart, smartypants people" who were responsible for inserting weirder and more spiritual ideas into the series. He attributed much of this to the background of the writers, many of whom were formerly involved in [[indie comics]].<ref name=weirdal/> The season was produced by [[Cartoon Network Studios]] and Frederator Studios.<ref name=tvreorder>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" Premieres Big; 13 Additional Episodes Ordered|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/07/cartoon-networks-adventure-time-premieres-big-13-additional-episodes-ordered/47664/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102045720/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/07/cartoon-networks-adventure-time-premieres-big-13-additional-episodes-ordered/47664/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2013|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|access-date=January 19, 2013|date=April 7, 2010}}</ref> ==Cast== {{multiple image | align = right | image1 = Neil Patrick Harris at BookCon (16341) (cropped 2).jpg | width1 = 198 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = AlYankovicByKristineSlipson.jpg | width2 = 170 | alt2 = | caption2 = | footer = The season featured many guest voices actors, including comedian [[Neil Patrick Harris]] (''left'') and musical parodist [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] (''right'') among others. }} The voice actors for the season include: [[Jeremy Shada]] (Finn the Human), [[John DiMaggio]] (Jake the Dog), [[Tom Kenny]] (The Ice King), [[Hynden Walch]] (Princess Bubblegum), and [[Olivia Olson]] (Marceline the Vampire Queen). Ward himself provides the voice for several minor characters, as well as Lumpy Space Princess. Former storyboard artist [[Niki Yang]] voices the sentient video game console BMO, as well as Jake's girlfriend Lady Rainicorn in Korean.<ref name=voiceactors2/> Polly Lou Livingston, a friend of Pendleton Ward's mother, Bettie Ward, plays the voice of the small elephant Tree Trunks.<ref name=pollylou>Livingston, Polly Lou (Actress). 2012. "Tree Trunks" [Commentary track], ''Adventure Time'' Season One [DVD], Los Angeles, CA: [[Cartoon Network]].</ref><ref name=bettie>Ward, Bettie (Artist). 2012. "Tree Trunks" [Commentary track], ''Adventure Time'' Season One [DVD], Los Angeles, CA: [[Cartoon Network]].</ref> Season three would also introduce Flame Princess, voiced by [[Jessica DiCicco]]; Flame Princess would go on to have a larger role in the fourth and fifth seasons of the show, as well as become Finn's new romantic interest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Flame Princess|url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Adventure-Time/Flame-Princess/|publisher=Behind the Voice Actors|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Flamefacts">{{cite web|title=Character Facts of the Week: Flame Princess from Adventure Time|url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/blogs/character-facts-of-the-week-flame-princess-from-adventure-time|publisher=[[Cartoon Network|CartoonNetwork.co.uk]]|access-date=October 26, 2012|date=May 26, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140802104618/http://www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/blogs/character-facts-of-the-week-flame-princess-from-adventure-time|archive-date=August 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The ''Adventure Time'' cast records their lines together as opposed to doing it individually. This is to capture more natural sounding dialogue among the characters. Hynden Walch has described these group session as akin to "doing a play reading—a really, really out there play."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo8ItRHrEHk|title=Adventure Time {{en dash}} Season 3 Comic-Con Exclusive: Hynden Walch|via=YouTube|date=August 8, 2011|access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> The series also regularly employs guest voices for various characters. For instance, [[Jackie Buscarino]] appears as the Cute King in "Conquest of Cuteness". [[Steve Agee]] voices Ash, Marceline's ex-boyfriend, and Ava Acres as young Marceline in "Memory of a Memory". [[Isabella Acres]] reprises her role as a young Princess Bubblegum, and [[Justin Roiland]] makes his debut as Lemongrab in the episode "[[Too Young (Adventure Time)|Too Young]]".<ref name=voiceactors2/> Lemongrab would soon becoming a recurring character.<ref name=youmademe>{{cite web|last=Sava|first=Oliver|title='You Made Me' {{!}} Adventure Time {{!}} TV Club|url=https://www.avclub.com/articles/you-made-me-gotcha,84095/|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|publisher=[[The Onion]]|access-date=January 24, 2013|date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> [[Steve Little (actor)|Steve Little]] voices the character Abracadaniel, and [[Maurice LaMarche]] appears as the Grand Master Wizard in the episode "Wizard Battle".<ref name="voiceactors1">{{cite web|last=ScreenCrush staff|title=Meet the Voices Behind Your Favorite 'Adventure Time' Characters|url=https://screencrush.com/adventure-time-voice-cast/|publisher=ScreenCrush|access-date=May 27, 2014}}</ref> For the gender bent episode "Fionna and Cake", [[Madeleine Martin]] voiced Fionna, [[Roz Ryan]] played the part of Cake the Cat, [[Grey DeLisle]] appeared as the Ice Queen, and [[Neil Patrick Harris]] voiced Prince Gumball.<ref name=voiceactors2/><ref name=voiceactors1/> [[Rich Fulcher]] appears as Jaybird and [[Ron Lynch (comedian)|Ron Lynch]] voices the character Pig in "[[Apple Thief]]".<ref name=voiceactors1/> Jackie Buscarino reprises her role as Susan Strong in the episode "Beautopia". Kyla Rae Kowalewski voices the character Me-Mow in the episode "Jake vs. Me-Mow".<ref name=voiceactors2/> Musical parodist [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] appears as the Banana Man in the episode "The New Frontier"; the character was originally supposed to voiced by [[Jonathan Katz]] before Yankovic was chosen after Katz was unable to.<ref name=weirdal>{{cite web|last=Webb|first=Charles|title=It's 'Adventure Time' With Series Creator Pendleton Ward|url=http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/04/28/its-adventure-time-with-series-creator-pendleton-ward/|work=MTV Geek|publisher=[[MTV]]|access-date=February 3, 2013|date=April 28, 2011}}</ref> [[Peter Browngardt]] voices the eponymous character in "Paper Pete". [[Gregg Turkington]] appears as the Talking Shrub in "[[Another Way (Adventure Time)|Another Way]]". Sam Marin voices Clarence in "Ghost Princess". In the episode "Incendium", [[Keith David]] makes his debut as Flame King.<ref name=voiceactors2>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time|url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Adventure-Time/|publisher=Behind the Voice Actors|access-date=January 14, 2013}} Note: To reveal who voiced what character, one must click on the various characters under "Guest Stars" to reveal their voice actor or actress.</ref> Various other characters are voiced by Tom Kenny, [[Dee Bradley Baker]], [[Maria Bamford]], Little, and Kent Osborne.<ref name=voiceactors2/> ==Broadcast and reception== ===Ratings=== The season debuted on July 11, 2011, with the episode "Conquest of Cuteness". The episode was watched by 2.686 million viewers.<ref name=conquestofcuteratings/> This marked an increase from the second-season premiere, which had been viewed by 2.001 million viewers, and it marked a drastic increase from the second-season finale, which was watched by only 1.975 million viewers.<ref name=nightratings>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/12/monday-cable-ratings-monday-night-football-up-real-housewives-of-atlanta-american-pickers-slip-mlb-playoffs-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222081709/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/12/monday-cable-ratings-monday-night-football-up-real-housewives-of-atlanta-american-pickers-slip-mlb-playoffs-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 22, 2015|title=Monday Cable Ratings: Monday Night Football Up; 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' 'American Pickers' Slip, MLB Playoffs & More|last=Gorman|first=Bill|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=October 12, 2010|access-date=October 12, 2010}}</ref><ref name=heatsignature>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'Stargate Universe' Signs Off With Season High|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/05/10/mondays-cable-ratings-stargate-universe-signs-off-with-season-high-961214/cable_20110509/|website=[[The Futon Critic]]|access-date=January 11, 2013|date=May 10, 2011}}</ref> "Conquest of Cuteness" also marked gains when compared to the same timeslot a year prior; growth in kids and boys aged 6–11, 2-11 and 9-14 ranged between 13 and 40 percent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=Ratings Notes for TBS, TNT, Adult Swim, HLN, truTV; Including 'Falling Skies,' 'The Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles,' 'Leverage' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/19/ratings-notes-for-tbs-tnt-adult-swim-hln-trutv-including-falling-skies-the-closer-rizzoli-isles-leverage-more/98404/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722164935/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/19/ratings-notes-for-tbs-tnt-adult-swim-hln-trutv-including-falling-skies-the-closer-rizzoli-isles-leverage-more/98404/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 22, 2011|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|access-date=February 3, 2013|date=July 19, 2011}}</ref> The season hit a high with its ninth episode, "Fionna and Cake", which was watched by 3.315 million viewers.<ref name=fionnacakeepisode/> This made the episode, at the time, the highest-rated entry in the series in its three-season run.<ref name=fionnacakeepisode/> The season finale, "Incendium", aired on February 13, 2012 ranked as the number one telecast of the week among boys aged 6–11 on all of television.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |title=Ratings Notes for TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim: 'Big Bang Theory,' NBA, 'Southland,' 'Storage Hunters' & More |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/14/ratings-notes-for-tbs-tnt-cartoon-network-adult-swim-big-bang-theory-nba-southland-storage-hunters-more-2/119912/? |work=[[TV by the Numbers]] |access-date=February 3, 2013 |date=February 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806074943/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/14/ratings-notes-for-tbs-tnt-cartoon-network-adult-swim-big-bang-theory-nba-southland-storage-hunters-more-2/119912/ |archive-date=August 6, 2012 }}</ref> This season remained at the same timeslot as the first two seasons, Mondays at 8:00 pm. ===Reviews and accolades=== Mike LeChevallier of ''[[Slant Magazine|Slant]]'' magazine award the third season three and a half stars out of four.<ref name=season3slant/> In his review, LeChevallier wrote that the series "scores relatively high marks for storytelling, artwork, music, voice acting, and realization with its neatly wrapped, 11-minute packages of multicolored awesomeness."<ref name=season3slant/> He further complimented the show because he felt that "it scarcely appears to be trying too hard to attract attention, yet it does just that".<ref name=season3slant/> He did note that "the short-form format leaves some emotional substance to be desired", although he noted this was inevitable for a series with such short episodes.<ref name=season3slant>{{cite web|last=LeChevallier|first=Mike|title=Adventure Time: Season Three|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/tv/review/adventure-time-season-three/268|work=[[Slant Magazine|Slant]]|publisher=Slant Magazine|access-date=April 10, 2017|date=August 3, 2011}}</ref> "Fionna and Cake" was particularly successful with the fans of the series; according to ''Entertainment Examiner'', after the episode aired, "fans of the series loved the new interpretation and clamored for more Fionna and Cake".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://docs.newsbank.com.www2.lib.ku.edu:2048/s/InfoWeb/aggdocs/NewsBank/1442E70799B89458/0F8479522BD09CA1?s_lang=en-US | title=Marceline Gives Her Interpretation of Fionna and Cake in 'Bad Little Boy' | work=Entertainment Examiner | date=January 31, 2013 | access-date=February 6, 2013}}</ref> Ward has revealed that he is particularly pleased with the episode "Thank You"; he elaborated, "I think it's awesome that with a show called ''Adventure Time with Finn and Jake'', we can just forget about Finn and Jake for a little bit and the network will just let us follow this creature around".<ref name=geeko>{{cite web|last=Eddy|first=Max|title=Inside the Fun Factory: An Elucidating Discussion with Pendleton Ward, the Creator of Adventure Time|url=http://www.geekosystem.com/pendleton-ward-interview/|publisher=[[Dan Abrams#Geekosystem|Geekosystem]]|access-date=February 5, 2013|date=July 20, 2012}}</ref> The series was nominated for two separate [[Annie Award]]s: one for Best Animated Special Production for "Thank You", and another for Best Storyboarding in a Television Production for Rebecca Sugar. The series, however, failed to win either.<ref name=annie2011>{{cite web|last=Beck|first=Jerry|title=Annie Award Nominations 2011|url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/events/annie-award-nominations-2011-53561.html|publisher=Cartoon Brew LLC|work=[[Cartoon Brew]]|access-date=January 23, 2013|date=December 5, 2011}}</ref> The episode "Too Young" was nominated for a 2012 [[Primetime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Short-format Animated Program, although the episode did not win.<ref name=emmyssitearchive>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/adventure-time|work=Emmys.com|publisher=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]]|access-date=January 23, 2013}}</ref> The episode "Thank You" was also purposely screened in a movie theatre so that it could qualify for the [[Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Theatrical Sneak Peak|url=http://fyeahadventuretime.tumblr.com/post/10764141446/adventuretime-theatrical-sneak-peek-honestly|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216225155/http://fyeahadventuretime.tumblr.com/post/10764141446/adventuretime-theatrical-sneak-peek-honestly|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=[[Frederator Studios]]|access-date=February 3, 2013|date=September 28, 2012}}</ref> Although it made the award's short list, it did not make the final list of ten nominees.<ref>{{cite web|title='Thank You' Backgrounds |url=http://pancakeshio.tumblr.com/post/13608212119/adventuretime-thank-you-backgrounds-the-sad |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217003818/http://pancakeshio.tumblr.com/post/13608212119/adventuretime-thank-you-backgrounds-the-sad |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 17, 2013 |publisher=[[Frederator Studios]] |access-date=February 3, 2013 |year=2012 }}</ref> "Thank You" was later in the running for the Animated Short Film award at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] in early 2013, although it did not win the award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thank You&nbsp;– Festival Program|url=http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13180/thank_you|work=Sundance.org|publisher=[[Sundance Institute]]|access-date=January 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007155511/http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13180/thank_you|archive-date=October 7, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> ==Episodes== {{See also|List of Adventure Time episodes}} <onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#50B8AF |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |prodcode= |viewers= |country=US |writerT=Written and storyboarded by |prodcodeR=<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2011/04/06/the-beginning-of-wisdom-is-to-call-things-by-their-right-names/ | title=The Beginning of Wisdom Is To Call Things by Their Right Names | publisher=[[Frederator]] | date=April 6, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816010822/http://archives.frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2011/04/06/the-beginning-of-wisdom-is-to-call-things-by-their-right-names/|archive-date=August 16, 2011 | last=Homan | first=Eric}}</ref> |episodes= {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 53 | EpisodeNumber2 = 1 | Title = Conquest of Cuteness | DirectedBy = [[Larry Leichliter]]{{ref|director|d}}<br>[[Cole Sanchez]]{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = [[Ako Castuera]] & [[Tom Herpich]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|11}} | ProdCode = 1008-053 | Viewers = 2.69<ref name=conquestofcuteratings>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Tops Heated Race |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/13/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-heated-race-140215/cable_20110711/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216215722/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/13/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-heated-race-140215/cable_20110711/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=July 13, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = Finn (voiced by [[Jeremy Shada]]) and Jake (voiced by [[John DiMaggio]]) meet the "evil" Cute King (voiced by Jackie Buscarino) and the Cuties, who want to kill Finn and Jake. When they discover the Cuties have never won a fight, the two decide to fake their deaths in battle out of pity. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 54 | EpisodeNumber2 = 2 | Title = Morituri Te Salutamus | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = [[Adam Muto]] & [[Rebecca Sugar]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|18}} | ProdCode = 1008-054 | Viewers = 1.78<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: History's "Pawn Stars" Holds Onto Crown |url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/19/mondays-cable-ratings-historys-pawn-stars-holds-onto-crown-493215/cable_20110718/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615180813/http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/19/mondays-cable-ratings-historys-pawn-stars-holds-onto-crown-493215/cable_20110718/ |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |date=July 19, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = Finn and Jake become trapped in an arena of gladiator ghosts. Finn gives in to bloodlust, and Jake becomes obsessed with keeping up the morale. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 55 | EpisodeNumber2 = 3 | Title = Memory of a Memory | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Tom Herpich | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|25}} | ProdCode = 1008-057 | Viewers = 2.26<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'The Closer' Stands as Most-Watched |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/27/mondays-cable-ratings-the-closer-stands-as-most-watched-794305/cable_20110725/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913062404/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/07/27/mondays-cable-ratings-the-closer-stands-as-most-watched-794305/cable_20110725/ |archive-date=September 13, 2012 |date=July 27, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = When Marceline (voiced by [[Olivia Olson]]) accidentally traps herself in a sleep spell, Finn and Jake venture into her mind to save her. They soon learn that it was an elaborate trick by Marceline's ex-boyfriend Ash (voiced by [[Steve Agee]]) to win her back. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 56 | EpisodeNumber2 = 4 | Title = [[Hitman (Adventure Time)|Hitman]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = [[Jesse Moynihan]] & Bert Youn | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|1}} | ProdCode = 1008-055 | Viewers = 2.27<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Takes Demos, 'The Closer' Wins Total Viewers |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/04/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-takes-demos-the-closer-wins-total-viewers-745510/cable_20110801/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911233135/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/04/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-takes-demos-the-closer-wins-total-viewers-745510/cable_20110801/ |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |date=August 4, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = After being grounded by Finn and Jake, the Ice King (voiced by [[Tom Kenny]]) hires a hitman to go after them thinking that he's just going to punch them. When he sees the hitman actually trying to kill Finn and Jake, the Ice King plans to save them. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 57 | EpisodeNumber2 = 5 | Title = [[Too Young (Adventure Time)|Too Young]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Tom Herpich & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|8}} | ProdCode = 1008-059 | Viewers = 2.09<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=Updated Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars,' 'American Pickers,' 'WWE RAW' Top Night + 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli,' 'Switched At Birth,' 'Eureka' & Much More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/09/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-american-pickers-wwe-raw-top-night-closer-rizzoli-switched-at-birth-eureka-much-more/100024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012013647/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/09/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-american-pickers-wwe-raw-top-night-closer-rizzoli-switched-at-birth-eureka-much-more/100024/|archive-date=October 12, 2013|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=August 9, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=January 11, 2013}}</ref> | ShortSummary = When the Earl of Lemongrab (voiced by [[Justin Roiland]]) finds out that Princess Bubblegum (voiced by [[Isabella Acres]] as a young girl, and by [[Hynden Walch]] as an adult) has reverted to being only 13 years old, he tries to usurp the Candy Kingdom throne. Finn tries to use pranks to coax him into leaving. Princess Bubblegum eventually makes herself 18 again so she can re-claim the throne. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 58 | EpisodeNumber2 = 6 | Title = The Monster | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = [[Kent Osborne]] & Somvilay Xayaphone | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|15}} | ProdCode = 1008-056 | Viewers = 2.24<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Holds Onto Demo Crown |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/16/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-holds-onto-demo-crown-980114/cable_20110815/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216213411/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/16/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-holds-onto-demo-crown-980114/cable_20110815/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=August 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = On a quest from her parents, Finn and Jake track Lumpy Space Princess (voiced by [[Pendleton Ward]]) to a village that is being terrorized by a monster. Finn and Jake learn that the monster is actually Lumpy Space Princess, who has run away from home. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 59 | EpisodeNumber2 = 7 | Title = Still | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Kent Osborne & Somvilay Xayaphone | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|22}} | ProdCode = 1008-060 | Viewers = 2.29<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'The Lying Game,' 'Millionaire Matchmaker' Climb for ABC Family, Bravo |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/23/mondays-cable-ratings-the-lying-game-millionaire-matchmaker-climb-for-abc-family-bravo-573013/cable_20110822/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216215119/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/23/mondays-cable-ratings-the-lying-game-millionaire-matchmaker-climb-for-abc-family-bravo-573013/cable_20110822/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=August 23, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = The Ice King paralyzes Finn and Jake with a potion and tries to bond with them. Meanwhile, Finn tries to summon an astral beast for help. In the end, the Ice King only manages to freeze himself. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 60 | EpisodeNumber2 = 8 | Title = Wizard Battle | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|29}} | ProdCode = 1008-061 | Viewers = 2.30<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles' Remain Most-Watched |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/30/mondays-cable-ratings-closer-rizzoli-and-isles-remain-most-watched-978013/cable_20110829/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216223558/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/08/30/mondays-cable-ratings-closer-rizzoli-and-isles-remain-most-watched-978013/cable_20110829/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=August 30, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = The Ice King enters a wizard contest, in which the winning wizard receives a kiss from Princess Bubblegum. When Finn realizes the prize, he and Jake enter and help a wizard named Abracadaniel (voiced by [[Steve Little (actor)|Steve Little]]) in order to stop Ice King. After winning the contest, the Princess kisses Finn, then slaps him for cheating. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 61 | EpisodeNumber2 = 9 | Title = [[Fionna and Cake]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|9|5}} | ProdCode = 1008-058 | Viewers = 3.32<ref name=fionnacakeepisode>{{cite web|last=''TV By The Numbers'' staff|title=Neil Patrick Harris Leads Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time' To Best Ratings In Its 3-Season History|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/neil-patrick-harris-leads-cartoon-networks-adventure-time-to-best-ratings-in-its-3-season-history/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228182549/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/neil-patrick-harris-leads-cartoon-networks-adventure-time-to-best-ratings-in-its-3-season-history/|archive-date=February 28, 2017|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 8, 2011}}</ref> | ShortSummary = The titular Fionna (voiced by [[Madeleine Martin]]) and Cake (voiced by [[Roz Ryan]]), a human girl and her cat, replace Finn and Jake as they battle the Ice Queen (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]]) to save Prince Gumball (voiced by [[Neil Patrick Harris]]) and the Candy Kingdom. In the midst of the Ice Queen's latest plan, Fionna must also reconcile her feelings for Prince Gumball and also come to terms with who she is. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 62 | EpisodeNumber2 = 10 | Title = [[What Was Missing]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|9|26}} | ProdCode = 1008-062 | Viewers = 2.19<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF' Keeps ESPN Unstoppable |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/09/27/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-keeps-espn-unstoppable-271512/cable_20110926/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913093257/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/09/27/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-keeps-espn-unstoppable-271512/cable_20110926/ |archive-date=September 13, 2012 |date=September 27, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = Finn ([[beatboxing]]), Jake (playing [[viola]]), Princess Bubblegum (playing Beemo as an [[8-bit]] instrument) and Marceline (playing [[bass guitar]]) form a band in order to defeat the Door Lord and recover what the creature had stolen from them. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 63 | EpisodeNumber2 = 11 | Title = [[Apple Thief]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Tom Herpich & Bert Youn | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|3}} | ProdCode = 1008-067 | Viewers = 2.00<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF' Gets It Done for ESPN |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/04/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-gets-it-done-for-espn-866115/cable_20111003/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120919155448/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/04/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-gets-it-done-for-espn-866115/cable_20111003/ |archive-date=September 19, 2012 |date=October 4, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = When Tree Trunks' apples are stolen, Finn and Jake dive into the slums of the Candy Kingdom to find the thief. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 64 | EpisodeNumber2 = 12 | Title = The Creeps | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|17}} | ProdCode = 1008-070 | Viewers = 2.03<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF' Goes Untouched for ESPN |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/18/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-goes-untouched-for-espn-60211/cable_20111017/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203212705/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/18/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-goes-untouched-for-espn-60211/cable_20111017/ |archive-date=February 3, 2013 |date=October 18, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, Lumpy Space Princess, Beemo (voiced by [[Niki Yang]]), and Cinnamon Bun (voiced by [[Dee Bradley Baker]]) are invited to a [[masquerade ball]] hosted by a mysterious "ghost" who begins murdering everyone. Terrified, Finn tries to find the killer. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 65 | EpisodeNumber2 = 13 | Title = From Bad to Worse | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Kent Osborne & Somvilay Xayaphone | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|24}} | ProdCode = 1008-064 | Viewers = 2.22<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF' Hit Season Low for ESPN |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/25/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-hit-season-low-for-espn-161514/cable_20111024/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208200605/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/10/25/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-hit-season-low-for-espn-161514/cable_20111024/ |archive-date=February 8, 2013 |date=October 25, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = When Princess Bubblegum's zombie formula from "Slumber Party Panic" re-infects the Candy Kingdom due to Cinnamon Bun's carelessness, Finn, Jake, Lady Rainicorn, and Lumpy Space Princess must attempt to create a cure. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 66 | EpisodeNumber2 = 14 | Title = Beautopia | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|7}} | ProdCode = 1008-065 | Viewers = 1.92<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF' Dominates Once Again for ESPN |url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/08/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-dominates-once-again-for-espn-561012/cable_20111107/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630204532/http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/08/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-dominates-once-again-for-espn-561012/cable_20111107/ |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |date=November 8, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = Susan Strong (voiced by Jackie Buscarino) returns and needs help from Finn and Jake to protect her home from "Lub-Glubs", who are revealed to be demonically possessed pool toys. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 67 | EpisodeNumber2 = 15 | Title = No One Can Hear You | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|14}} | ProdCode = 1008-066 | Viewers = 2.48<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: 'MNF,' Packers Remain Unbeaten |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/16/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-packers-remain-unbeaten-679514/cable_20111114/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912020307/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/16/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-packers-remain-unbeaten-679514/cable_20111114/ |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |date=November 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = After a deer knocks Finn unconscious and breaks his legs, he wakes up six months later to find that the Candy Kingdom has been deserted and that Jake has gone insane from a hit to the head; Jake thinks that everyone is having a surprise birthday party for him. But when Finn hears candy people in the sewers and tries to investigate, Jake stops him because he thinks Finn is going to ruin the surprise. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 68 | EpisodeNumber2 = 16 | Title = Jake vs. Me-Mow | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|21}} | ProdCode = 1008-071 | Viewers = 2.26<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "MNF" Coasts to 11th Consecutive Victory |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/22/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-coasts-to-11th-consecutive-victory-716424/cable_20111121/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216213308/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/22/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-coasts-to-11th-consecutive-victory-716424/cable_20111121/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=November 22, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = A small cat and assassin named Me-Mow (voiced by Kyla Rae Kowalewski) blackmails Jake with poison into trying to kill Wildberry Princess (voiced by [[Maria Bamford]]) by hiding in his nose. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 69 | EpisodeNumber2 = 17 | Title = Thank You | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Tom Herpich | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|23}} | ProdCode = 1008-063 | Viewers = 2.33<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Horror Story" Posts Fifth Straight Demo Win |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/29/wednesdays-cable-ratings-horror-story-posts-fifth-straight-demo-win-742514/cable_20111123/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216222842/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/29/wednesdays-cable-ratings-horror-story-posts-fifth-straight-demo-win-742514/cable_20111123/ |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |date=November 29, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = When a Firewolf pup (voiced by [[Dee Bradley Baker]]) accidentally gets lost in the mountains and is found by the Snow Golem, they strike up a strange friendship as he tries to return it to its family before being melted by its fire-overrun home. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 70 | EpisodeNumber2 = 18 | Title = The New Frontier | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Cole Sanchez{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Tom Herpich & Bert Youn | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|28}} | ProdCode = 1008-072 | Viewers = 2.39<ref>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Returns Strong for History |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/30/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-returns-strong-for-history-82014/cable_20111128/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630192613/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/11/30/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-returns-strong-for-history-82014/cable_20111128/ |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |date=November 30, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = When Jake has a prophetic "croak dream" that illustrates his death after coming into contact with a mysterious Banana Man (voiced by [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]), Finn tries to make sure that it does not come true. Everything, however, proceeds according to the dream, save for Jake dying. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 71 <hr/> 72 | EpisodeNumber2 = 19 <hr/> 20 | Title = [[Holly Jolly Secrets]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}} | WrittenBy = Kent Osborne & Somvilay Xayaphone | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|12|5}} | ProdCode = 1008-068 <hr/> 1008-069 | Viewers = 2.51<ref name=hollyjollyratings>{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "MNF" Holds Onto Top Honors for ESPN |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/12/06/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-holds-onto-top-honors-for-espn-780413/cable_20111205/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204045741/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/12/06/mondays-cable-ratings-mnf-holds-onto-top-honors-for-espn-780413/cable_20111205/ |archive-date=February 4, 2013 |date=December 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ShortSummary = '''Part 1:''' Finn and Jake dig up the Ice King's video diaries and attempt to uncover his secrets before the Ice King realizes what they have done. -------------------- '''Part 2:''' The Ice King tries to get the video diaries back. Finn and Jake soon discover, via the tapes, that the Ice King was formerly a human archaeologist who was cursed with his powers after he put his crown on his head. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 73 | EpisodeNumber2 = 21 | Title = Marceline's Closet | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Adam Muto{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|12|12}} | ProdCode = 1008-073 | Viewers = 2.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/13/monday-cable-ratings-ramsseahwaks-down-but-still-tops-pawn-stars-bag-of-bones-closer-rizzoli-isles-wwe-raw-much-more/113647|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013193557/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/13/monday-cable-ratings-ramsseahwaks-down-but-still-tops-pawn-stars-bag-of-bones-closer-rizzoli-isles-wwe-raw-much-more/113647/|archive-date=October 13, 2013|title=Monday Cable Ratings: Rams/Seahwaks Down, But Still Tops + 'Pawn Stars,' 'Bag of Bones,' 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More|last=Seidman|first=Robert|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=December 13, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=December 17, 2012}}</ref> | ShortSummary = Finn and Jake hide from Marceline in her own closet after a game of "[[hide and seek|cloud hunt]]" goes awry. The two [[voyeur]]istically see everything that happens, but are soon discovered; Marceline, however, shows no ill will, revealing that she spies on the duo all the time. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 74 | EpisodeNumber2 = 22 | Title = Paper Pete | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Adam Muto{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Kent Osborne & Somvilay Xayaphone | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|1|16}} | ProdCode = 1008-075 | Viewers = | ShortSummary = While Jake reads up on Rainicorn history, Finn meets the Pagelings and their leader Paper Pete (voiced by [[Peter Browngardt]]). Finn soon helps defend the books of the library from the destructive Moldos. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 75 | EpisodeNumber2 = 23 | Title = [[Another Way (Adventure Time)|Another Way]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Adam Muto{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Tom Herpich & Bert Youn | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|1|23}} | ProdCode = 1008-076 | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Finn is scared by clown nurses who want to heal his foot, so he seeks out the magical tears of a cyclops. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 76 | EpisodeNumber2 = 24 | Title = Ghost Princess | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>[[Nate Cash]]{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Ako Castuera & Jesse Moynihan | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|1|30}} | ProdCode = 1008-077 | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Finn and Jake try their hand at being detectives in order to discover how Ghost Princess (voiced by [[Maria Bamford]]) died so that she can ascend into Ghost World. Ghost Princess eventually falls in love with another ghost named Clarence (voiced by Sam Marin), but it is revealed that during their mortal lives Ghost Princess was accidentally killed by Clarence, who in his grief then died from an over-consumption of cheese. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 77 | EpisodeNumber2 = 25 | Title = Dad's Dungeon | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}} | WrittenBy = Pendleton Ward, Adam Muto, & [[Natasha Allegri]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|6}} | ProdCode = 1008-078 | Viewers = 2.60<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Rules + 'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Being Human,' 'WWE RAW,' 'Housewives BH' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/07/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-rules-pretty-little-liars-being-human-lost-girl-wwe-raw-housewives-bh-more-2/119040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225081155/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/07/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-rules-pretty-little-liars-being-human-lost-girl-wwe-raw-housewives-bh-more-2/119040/|archive-date=December 25, 2013|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=February 7, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ShortSummary = Jake and Finn's deceased dad reveals, via a holographic projector, that he built a dungeon to toughen up Finn. Finn is saddened and offended by his dad's perceived meanness, but beats the challenges, realizing that his father was doing it for Finn's own good. | LineColor = 50B8AF }} {{Episode list/sublist|Adventure Time (season 3) | EpisodeNumber = 78 | EpisodeNumber2 = 26 | Title = [[Incendium]] | DirectedBy = Larry Leichliter{{ref|director|d}}<br>Adam Muto{{ref|cdirector|c}} | WrittenBy = Adam Muto & Rebecca Sugar | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|13}} | ProdCode = 1008-074 | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Trying to help a brokenhearted Finn, Jake seeks the Flame King's (voiced by [[Keith David]]) consent for Finn to date his daughter, Flame Princess (voiced by [[Jessica DiCicco]]). | LineColor = 50B8AF }} }}</onlyinclude> * {{note|director|d|Director}} * {{note|cdirector|c|Creative director}} ==Home media== [[Warner Home Video]] released multiple DVDs, consisting of region 1 and region 2 formats. ''It Came from the Nightosphere'', ''Jake vs. Me-Mow'', ''Fionna and Cake'', ''The Suitor'', ''Princess Day'', ''Finn the Human'', ''Frost & Fire'', and ''The Enchiridion'' were created for Region 1 markets containing some episodes from the third season.<ref name="ToonBarn">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonbarn.com/adventure-time/adventure-time-favorite-people-dvd-september-27th/|title=Adventure Time: My Two Favorite People DVD on September 27th|date=June 27, 2011|access-date=July 5, 2011|publisher=Toon Barn}}</ref><ref name="TVShowsOnDVD">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Nightosphere/16240|title=Adventure Time with Finn and Jake – Press Release, Box for 'It Came from the Nightosphere'|first=David|last=Lambert|work=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]]|access-date=December 4, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331124445/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Nightosphere/16240|archive-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time: Jake Vs Me-Mow (2012)|url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Jake-Vs-Me-Mow/dp/B008OTTU2S|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=January 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake 4|url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Fionna-Cake-4/dp/B009Z5BPWS/|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=January 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=David|title=Adventure Time – DVD for 'Volume 6: The Suitor': Date, Cost, Box Art and More!|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Volume-6/19436|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com|access-date=February 27, 2014|date=February 27, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302222520/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Volume-6/19436|archive-date=March 2, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time: Princess Day (2014)|url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Princess-Day-Various/dp/B00ISZNBYQ|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=May 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network: Adventure Time – Frost & Fire (V9)|url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00R5ES308/tvshowsondvdcom|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=January 31, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time: The Enchiridion|url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-The-Enchiridion/dp/B00ZCHTUI4/|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=June 13, 2015}}</ref> All DVD releases can be purchased on the [[Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network Shop]], and the individual episodes can be downloaded from both the [[iTunes Store]] and [[Amazon.com]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Home » Adventure Time » DVDs|url=http://www.cartoonnetworkshop.com/category/cnshop_brands/adventure+time/dvds.do?nType=2|work=CartoonNetworkStore.com|publisher=[[Cartoon Network]]|access-date=January 14, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114051901/http://www.cartoonnetworkshop.com/category/cnshop_brands/adventure%2Btime/dvds.do?nType=2|archive-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time, Vol. 3|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/adventure-time-vol.-3/id447808584|work=[[iTunes Store]]|publisher=[[Apple, Inc]]|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time Season 3|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00840AG16/ref=pd_sbs_mov_aiv_1|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=January 14, 2013}}</ref> ===Full season release=== The full season set was released on DVD and [[Blu-ray]] on February 25, 2014.<ref name=dvdrelease>{{cite web|title=Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Complete-Third-Season/dp/B00GOG120G/|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=November 17, 2013}}</ref> By March 9, 2014, the DVD release had sold 32,056 copies, and the Blu-ray set had sold 8,577 copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=United States DVD Sales Chart for Week Ending March 9, 2014|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/home-market/dvd-sales-chart/2014/03/09|publisher=The-Numbers.com|access-date=January 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United States Combined DVD and Blu-Ray Sales Chart for Week Ending March 9, 2014|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/home-market/packaged-media-sales-chart/2014/03/09|publisher=The-Numbers.com|access-date=January 8, 2016}} Note: Because this chart lists DVD and Blu-ray sales together, in order to determine the number of Blu-ray units sold, it is necessary to take the number found in "Total Units" and subtract from it 32,056 (strictly the number of DVDs sold, as recorded on The-Numbers page entitled "United States DVD Sales Chart for Week Ending March 9, 2014").</ref> {| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: c00 #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;" |- style="background:#50B8AF; color:black;" | colspan="4" | '''''Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season''''' |-valign="top" | align="center" width="400" colspan="2"|'''Set details'''<ref name=dvdrelease/> | align="center" width="400" colspan="2"|'''Special features'''<ref name=dvdrelease/> |-valign="top" | colspan="2" align="left" width="200"| * 26 episodes * 2-disc set * 1.78:1 aspect ratio * Subtitles: English * English (Dolby Stereo) | colspan="2" align="left" width="200"| *Commentaries on all episodes **Featuring Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Adam Muto, Tom Herpich, [[Cole Sanchez]], Jesse Moynihan, Somvilay Xayaphone, Bert Youn, and Kent Osborne *"How an Idea Becomes ''Adventure Time''" featurette **Featuring Ward, Muto, and Osborne *Alternate show introduction made out of [[Lego]] bricks<ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=David|title=Adventure Time – Official Warner Press Release for 'The Complete 3rd Season'|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Season-3-Press-Release/19339|publisher=TVShowsonDVD.com|access-date=January 19, 2014|date=January 10, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114090605/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Adventure-Time-Finn-Jake-Season-3-Press-Release/19339|archive-date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> |- | colspan="4" align="center" | '''Release dates''' |- |align="center" | [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]] |align="center" | Region 4 |align="center" | Region A |align="center" | Region B |- |align="center" | February 25, 2014<ref name=dvdrelease/> |align="center" | May 5, 2014 <small>(DVD)</small><ref name="EzyDVD">{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/adventure-time-the-complete-third-season/dp/6148963|title=Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season (DVD)|publisher=[[EzyDVD]]|archive-date=February 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214104253/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/adventure-time-the-complete-third-season/dp/6148963}}</ref><br>May 3, 2014 <small>(Blu-ray)</small><ref name="ezydvd.com.au">{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/adventure-time-the-complete-third-season/dp/6148549|title=Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season on Blu-ray|publisher=[[EzyDVD]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305024607/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/adventure-time-the-complete-third-season/dp/6148549|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref> |align="center" | February 25, 2014<ref name=dvdrelease/> |align="center" | May 5, 2014 <small>(DVD)</small><ref name="EzyDVD"/><br>May 3, 2014 <small>(Blu-ray)</small><ref name="ezydvd.com.au"/> |} ==Notes== {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} {{Adventure Time}} {{Cartoon Network}} {{Adventure Time episodes}} [[Category:2011 American television seasons]] [[Category:2012 American television seasons]] [[Category:Adventure Time seasons]] [[Category:Adventure Time (season 3) episodes| ]]'