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The Best Episodes of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3

Every episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3!

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Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 1 - The Big Chill
    7.6/10(722 votes)

    #1 - The Big Chill

    S3:E1

    An unexpected arctic cold front brings an ice storm to Austin and a variety of weather-related emergencies. Meanwhile, Owen deals with the fallout of the 126 closing, as Tommy, T.K. and Gillian settle into new employment, and Judd and Grace prepare for the birth of their first baby.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani

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  2. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 2 - Thin Ice
    7.8/10(724 votes)

    #2 - Thin Ice

    S3:E2

    As the unexpected arctic cold front and ice storm continues to cause havoc in Austin, Tommy, T.K. and Gillian race to rescue a young boy who has fallen in a frozen pond. Judd and Mateo work furiously to help a trapped Paul, and Owen takes drastic measures to save a man who has been stabbed and left for dead.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Carly Soteras, Trey Callaway

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  3. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3 - Shock & Thaw
    7.6/10(666 votes)

    #3 - Shock & Thaw

    S3:E3

    As the unexpected arctic cold front and ice storm continues to cause havoc in Austin, Owen works to rescue the lives of the stranded migrants; T.K.'s life hangs in the balance and Grace prepares for the birth of her baby.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani, Carly Soteras, Trey Callaway

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  4. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 4 - Push
    8.3/10(806 votes)

    #4 - Push

    S3:E4

    Grace is caught in the ice storm as she goes into labor, and Judd, Owen and Tommy race to find her.

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writers:Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani

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  5. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 5 - Child Care
    7.8/10(682 votes)

    #5 - Child Care

    S3:E5

    Owen's first date with the beautiful and accomplished Chief of Staff to the governor of Texas goes awry. Meanwhile, the members of the 126 arrive at a house fire and find a couple's young daughter is missing. Then, Judd meets a teenager who has a profound impact on him.

    Director:Brenna Malloy
    Writers:Jessica Ball, Jalysa Conway

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  6. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 6 - The ATX-Files
    7.5/10(610 votes)

    #6 - The ATX-Files

    S3:E6

    In an attempt to bond with Wyatt, Owen and Judd take the teen alien hunting, but their search takes a different turn when they find two dead bodies. Meanwhile, Tommy joins a grief group for widowers, as mysterious events around her house lead her to believe Charles is communicating from the beyond with her and the twins. Then, a woman fears she is cursed and takes drastic measures to cure herself.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writers:James Leffler, Molly Green

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  7. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 7 - Red vs. Blue
    7.8/10(656 votes)

    #7 - Red vs. Blue

    S3:E7

    When a dust-up between Owen and an obnoxious police sergeant goes viral, the existing tensions between police and fire rescue mount, leading Owen to decide they will settle the score on the softball field. Meanwhile, Grace competes against a hot shot call center night-shift operator when he moves over to the day shift.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writers:John Owen Lowe, Jamie Kessler

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  8. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 8 - In the Unlikely Event of an Emergency
    8.4/10(836 votes)

    #8 - In the Unlikely Event of an Emergency

    S3:E8

    When T.K.'s mother, Gwyn, has an emergency, Owen and T.K. travel to New York. But the flight is anything but smooth when the plane experiences a mechanical failure. Meanwhile T.K. reflects back when Gwyn helped get him into rehab years ago.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writer:Matt Solik

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  9. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 9 - The Bird
    7.5/10(581 votes)

    #9 - The Bird

    S3:E9

    The members of the 126 spring into action when a surprise military homecoming erupts into chaos. Meanwhile, Owen is left responsible for taking care of a talkative pet, Paul faces a medical emergency and Tommy goes on her first date since Charles' passing.

    Director:Scott White
    Writer:Wolfe Coleman

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  10. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 10 - Parental Guidance
    7.5/10(552 votes)

    #10 - Parental Guidance

    S3:E10

    Owen, Tommy & the 126 race to the rescue when a medieval-themed restaurant suffers a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Meanwhile the crew is worried that Paul still has not mentally recovered from his surgery and his friendship with Marjan is over. Mateo is offered a promotion by his old fire captain, but quickly realizes he is not the man he once knew.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writer:Carly Soteras

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  11. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 11 - Prince Albert In A Can
    8.0/10(629 votes)

    #11 - Prince Albert In A Can

    S3:E11

    Owen and the 126 race to the rescue when Catherine receives a package at the governor's office that may contain a bio-hazard. Meanwhile Grace and Carlos team up to investigate a prank 9-1-1 call that turns deadly.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Jessica Ball

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  12. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 12 - Negative Space
    8.1/10(613 votes)

    #12 - Negative Space

    S3:E12

    Owen fears the past is back to haunt him when a stalker targets him and Catherine. Meanwhile, Tommy and Gillian face consequences when Gillian saves the life of a woman wearing a "Do Not Resuscitate" bracelet.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  13. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 13 - Riddle of the Sphynx
    7.6/10(603 votes)

    #13 - Riddle of the Sphynx

    S3:E13

    The members of the 126 race to find, and then save, a mystery victim in a car crash. Meanwhile, Owen faces a crisis in his relationship with Catherine. Tommy goes on a first date and Carlos is surprised when he meets T.K.'s AA sponsor.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writer:Jalysa Conway

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  14. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 14 - Impulse Control
    7.6/10(562 votes)

    #14 - Impulse Control

    S3:E14

    Owen and the 126 race to emergencies at a fast food drive-thru, a high school wrestling match and a case of road rage - all with one common element tying them together. Meanwhile, Tommy's estranged brother-in-law makes a surprise appearance in Austin, and Marjan confronts Capt. Strand about his anger management issues.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Trey Callaway

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  15. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 15 - Down to Clown
    7.6/10(563 votes)

    #15 - Down to Clown

    S3:E15

    Facing his anger management issues, Owen has a breakthrough in therapy. Then, after a particularly devastating emergency call, Grace reaches out to a co-worker, but regrets when Judd offers more than she was planning. Also, a clown has an emergency at a young boy's birthday party, and Tommy, T.K. and Nancy race to help a survivalist who has a painful encounter with a reptile.

    Director:SJ Main Muñoz
    Writers:James Leffler, Molly Green

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  16. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 16 - Shift-Less
    8.0/10(641 votes)

    #16 - Shift-Less

    S3:E16

    Owen travels to Los Angeles to confront his estranged father and some painful childhood memories. Wyatt acts out and prompting Judd to take him to his family ranch where an emergency brings them closer to together.

    Director:Christine Khalafian
    Writer:Wolfe Coleman

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  17. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 17 - Spring Cleaning
    7.6/10(527 votes)

    #17 - Spring Cleaning

    S3:E17

    The 126 respond to emergencies when a man falls into a trash compactor and a frantic mom tries to rescue her kids in a runaway car. Meanwhile, Tommy and Julius grow closer, as two team members disagree on keeping their romance a secret.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Jamie Kessler

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  18. 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 18 - A Bright and Cloudless Morning
    8.3/10(606 votes)

    #18 - A Bright and Cloudless Morning

    S3:E18

    Captain Strand and the 126 come together when one of their own is trapped after a building explosion. Meanwhile, Owen reflects on his 9/11 experience, T.K. and Carlos come to a decision and Tommy and Julius decide on their future.

    Directors:Bradley Buecker, Tim Minear
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Big Chill" is the best rated episode of "9-1-1: Lone Star" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 722 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani, it aired on 1/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Thin Ice".