# The Apothecary Diaries S3E3 Release Date

> The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 3 drops October 16, 2026.
- Title: The Apothecary Diaries S3E3 Release Date · CBR | Shortify
- Summary: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 3 drops October 16, 2026. the apothecary diaries, season 3, episode 3 · reported by CBR.
- Keywords: the apothecary diaries, season 3, episode 3, release date, october 16, 2026, maomao, jinshi, shi clan, emperor, white lady, locusts
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/the-apothecary-diaries-season-3-episode-3-release-date-time
- Author: Jennifer Melzer
- Published: 2026-10-12T15:00:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the apothecary diaries, season 3, episode 3, release date, october 16, 2026, maomao, jinshi, shi clan, emperor, white lady, locusts
## Season 3 Episode 3 Release Date
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 3 releases October 16, 2026.
## White Lady Returns
The White Lady, introduced briefly in Episode 49, returns at the end of Episode 50.
## Maomao's Research Mission
Maomao seeks the apothecary's research left at the Shi Clan stronghold to survive the locust plague.
## Famine Threatens Li
Famine could tear the country apart due to superstition following the Shi Clan's destruction.
## Jinshi's Exhaustion
Jinshi appears exhausted after working himself too hard to manage the Imperial family's pressures.
## Maomao's Care for Jinshi
Maomao sings Jinshi to sleep to show her concern for his well-being despite their strained relationship.
## Chou-u's Missing Memories
Chou-u has missing memories of his identity prior to the Shi Clan children's poisoning.
## Episode 51 Plot
Episode 51 follows Maomao and Chou-u visiting a village affected by the White Lady's dark gift.
## Limited Pairing Time
Fans will likely only see Maomao and Chou-u together in early episodes of Season 3.
## Key takeaway

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 3 releases October 16, 2026.