December 13, 2025

California - [s3e6] Motel

The Beacon Hills cross-country team is forced to spend the night at the after their bus is delayed on the way to a meet. The motel has a dark history, documented by a ledger in the office listing 198 suicides that have occurred on the premises.

This episode was directed by Christian Taylor , who intentionally used a desaturated, gritty color palette to emphasize the hopeless atmosphere of the motel.

Actor Tyler Posey (Scott McCall) has frequently cited this as his favorite episode of the series because of the intense acting requirements. 🏠 Locations & Map [S3E6] Motel California

enters a trance and attempts to blow himself up with a flare.

The exterior shots were filmed at the real Glen Capri Motel in Glendale, California. The Beacon Hills cross-country team is forced to

The werewolves in the group——begin to suffer from intense, nightmarish hallucinations that drive them toward self-harm and suicide.

The episode features a flashback to Chris Argent’s uncle , who committed suicide at the motel years prior after being bitten by a werewolf, highlighting the brutal "code" of the Argent family. 🔍 Easter Eggs & Trivia Actor Tyler Posey (Scott McCall) has frequently cited

is the sixth episode of the third season of the MTV supernatural drama series Teen Wolf . Often cited by fans as one of the best and most emotional episodes of the entire series, it focuses on the psychological trauma of the main characters while they are stranded at a mysterious and eerie motel. 🎞️ Episode Overview Series: Teen Wolf Season/Episode: Season 3, Episode 6 Original Air Date: July 8, 2013 Director: Christian Taylor Writer: Christian Taylor Plot Summary