Ep 1. New Hell Old Hell

In "Highway Thru Hell" season 3 episode 1, titled "New Hell Old Hell," the intense roadside rescue team is back in action in British Columbia's Coquihalla Highway. With extreme weather conditions and treacherous roadways, the team is constantly facing life-threatening challenges as they work tirelessly to keep the highway open for drivers.

In this episode, the crew is faced with a new challenge – a fleet of brand new trucks that are breaking down unexpectedly on the slippery highways. As the team works to tow away these stranded vehicles, they also have to juggle their usual tasks of responding to accidents, clearing debris, and battling extreme weather.

One of the most compelling storylines in the episode follows Jamie Davis, the owner of Jamie Davis Towing. Davis has recently acquired Quiring Towing, one of his biggest competitors, and is now looking to merge their fleets in order to create a more efficient operation. However, this proves to be easier said than done, as tensions rise between the two teams and they struggle to work together seamlessly.

As always, the show offers stunning visuals of the mountainous landscape and the incredibly difficult work the team has to undertake as they try to keep the roads safe. Viewers are taken on a heart-stopping ride as they witness the team's bravery in the face of danger and their incredible skill at navigating treacherous terrain.

Additional subplots in the episode include a tricky job of winching a 30-tonne excavator on a narrow mountain pass, a dangerous collision that requires the team to airlift the driver to a nearby hospital, and a heartwarming moment as one of the team members helps a stranded traveler make it to her mother's funeral.

Overall, "New Hell Old Hell" is a thrilling episode that highlights the drama, danger, and skill required of the Highway Thru Hell team as they keep the roads safe in one of the most challenging environments in the world.