HBO Comedy Series BARRY, Starring Emmy(R) Winner Bill Hader, Returns For Its Third Season April 24

The Emmy(R) winning dark comedy series BARRY, starring Emmy(R) winner Bill Hader, returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Alec Berg (HBO's "Silicon Valley") and Hader ("Saturday Night Live") are co-creators, executive producers, directors and writers.

Desperate to leave his violent past behind in favor of his newfound passion, Barry (Hader) is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting. But getting out is messy. While Barry has eliminated many of the external factors that pushed him towards violence, he soon discovers they weren't the only forces at play. What is it about his own psyche that led him to become a killer in the first place? Season three finds Barry and the other characters trying to make the right choice.

The Emmy(R) nominated and winning cast regulars include: Stephen Root (HBO's "Perry Mason") as Monroe Fuches, Barry's former handler currently in hiding; Sarah Goldberg ("Hindsight") as Sally, Barry's girlfriend in the midst of launching her first TV series; Anthony Carrigan ("Gotham") as Noho Hank, head of the Chechen mob in LA; and Emmy(R) winner Henry Winkler ("Arrested Development") as Gene Cousineau, Barry's former acting teacher who is in mourning over the loss of his girlfriend Detective Janice Moss. Returning for season three as a cast regular is Sarah Burns (HBO's "Enlightened") as Detective Mae Dunn. Returning recurring cast includes D'Arcy Carden ("The Good Place") as Natalie Greer and Michael Irby (HBO's "True Detective"; Mayans M.C.) as Cristobal.

The first two seasons of BARRY received a total of thirty Emmy(R) nominations and six Emmys(R) including: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Henry Winkler); Outstanding Sound Editing For a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation; and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation.

Episodes:

Season 3, Episode 1: "forgiving jeff"

Debuts: SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-10:30 PM ET/PT)

As an increasingly desperate Barry (Bill Hader) searches the dark web for jobs, Sally (Sarah Goldberg), now the creator and star of her own show, begins to feel the pressures of success. Meanwhile, Noho Hank (Anthony Carrigan) braves his first big test in interrogation, and Gene (Henry Winkler) ruminates over Fuches' (Stephen Root) crushing reveal.

Written by Alec Berg & Bill Hader; Directed by Bill Hader

Season 3, Episode 2: "limonada"

Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 1(10:00-10:30 PM ET/PT)

Barry (Bill Hader) learns the extent of Gene's (Henry Winkler) storied Hollywood history. Then, Cristobal (Michael Irby) and Hank (Anthony Carrigan) face a major setback when Cristobal's (Irby) father-in-law Fernando (Miguel Sandoval) unexpectedly arrives in LA looking to take out the Chechens - and bring Cristobal home.

Written by Alec Berg & Bill Hader; Directed by Bill Hader

Season 3, Episode 3: "ben mendelsohn"

Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 8 (10:00-10:30 PM ET/PT)

As Barry (Bill Hader) and Gene (Henry Winkler) take on new opportunities, Sally (Sarah Goldberg) prepares for her first press junket - and Katie (Elsie Fisher) shares her concerns. With the Bolivians still in heavy pursuit, Hank (Anthony Carrigan) reaches out to Fuches (Stephen Root) while Cristobal (Michael Irby) pitches a new tactic to Fernando (Miguel Sandoval).

Written by Emma Barrie; Directed by Alec Berg

Season 3, Episode 4: "all the sauces"

Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 15 (10:00-10:30 PM ET/PT)

Desperate to solve his Bolivian problem, Noho Hank (Anthony Carrigan) turns to Barry (BIll Hader) with a plan. Meanwhile, Fuches (Stephen Root) returns to LA with a vengeance, Sally (Sarah Goldberg) celebrates the premiere of her show, and Gene (Henry Winkler) scrambles to skip town - only to be bombarded with reasons to stay.

Written by Jason Kim; Directed by Alec Berg

Season three of BARRY was created, written and directed by Alec Berg & Bill Hader; executive produced by Bill Hader, Alec Berg, Aida Rodgers and Liz Sarnoff; produced by Julie Camino. Additional season three writers include: Emma Barrie, Jason Kim, Emily Heller, Duffy Boudreau, and Liz Sarnoff.