The Best Episodes of Dark Winds Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(714 votes)

   #1 - Ye'iitsoh (Big Monster)

   S3:E13/9/2025

   Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Sgt. Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of a Navajo boy. Manuelito makes a sinister discovery while adjusting to life on the border patrol. An FBI agent comes to solve a case linked to Leaphorn's recent past.

   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd

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   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd
2. 

   7.9/10(558 votes)

   #2 - Náá'tsoh (Big Eyes)

   S3:E23/16/2025

   Leaphorn and Chee find themselves on a manhunt after making a shocking discovery. Special Agent Washington questions Leaphorn about a person of interest. Manuelito puts her job on the line when she searches for answers at a local ranch.

   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Rhiana Yazzie

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Rhiana Yazzie
3. 

   7.9/10(519 votes)

   #3 - Ch'į́į́dii (Ghosts)

   S3:E33/23/2025

   After a close call, Leaphorn and Chee follow the trail of a new suspect. The discovery of a body sends Special Agent Washington in a different direction. Manuelito puts a target on her back as she digs deeper into the mystery.

   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writers:Billy Luther, Max Hurwitz

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writers:Billy Luther, Max Hurwitz
4. 

   8.0/10(496 votes)

   #4 - Chahałheeł (Darkness Falls)

   S3:E43/30/2025

   Chee pays Manuelito a visit after discovering a link between their cases. Leaphorn pursues a fugitive suspect. Special Agent Washington interviews an eyewitness to the crime she's investigating.

   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay

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   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay
5. 

   7.8/10(501 votes)

   #5 - Tsékǫ̨' Hasą́ní (Coal Mine Canyon)

   S3:E54/6/2025

   Following a grisly murder, Leaphorn and Chee strike out on their own when the FBI take over their case. Special Agent Washington pays the Leaphorns an unexpected visit. Manuelito searches for evidence south of the border.

   Director:Billy Luther

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd

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   Director:Billy Luther

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd
6. 

   6.4/10(768 votes)

   #6 - Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)

   S3:E64/13/2025

   Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.

   Director:Erica Tremblay

   Writers:Billy Luther, Max Hurwitz

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   Director:Erica Tremblay

   Writers:Billy Luther, Max Hurwitz
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   8.0/10(461 votes)

   #7 - T'áá Áłts'íísígo (Just a Small Piece)

   S3:E74/20/2025

   Leaphorn and Chee retrace their steps after uncovering a vital clue; Special Agent Washington presses for more information; Manuelito moves quickly to execute a search warrant.

   Director:Steven Judd

   Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay

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   Director:Steven Judd

   Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay
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   7.9/10(486 votes)

   #8 - Béésh Łį́į (Iron Horse)

   S3:E84/27/2025

   Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer. Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.

   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd

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   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd