7.9/10948 votes#1 - The Ghost in the Machine
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1989
Morse investigates the reported theft of erotic paintings belonging to Sir Julius Hanbury, a local baronet who is one of those standing for election as the new Master of Courtney College, Oxford. As well as the pictures, Sir Julius himself has also disappeared. Morse finds Sir Julius's dead body, and at first it looks like murder, but the new police pathologist, Dr Grayling Russell, believes he killed himself. Then there is another death which is undoubtedly a murder - but how is it connected with the late Sir Julius Hanbury?
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Julian Mitchell
7.5/10847 votes#2 - The Last Enemy
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1989
A body is found in the canal and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the university's colleges. It happens that intense rivalry for one of the most prestigious posts in the university has led to murder. But which one of the highly respected contenders is the calculating killer?
Director: N/A
Writer: Peter Buckman
7.8/10891 votes#3 - Deceived by Flight
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1989
Morse investigates when the annual match of the Claret's old boys' cricket eleven is brought to an abrupt end by the sudden death of a team member - and it seems that cricket was the last thing on their minds.
Director: N/A
Writer: Anthony Minghella
7.4/10793 votes#4 - The Secret of Bay 5B
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1989
Playboy architect Michael Gifford is found strangled in his car, and the only clues are a car-park ticket and his diary. Morse and Lewis uncover a love triangle involving the murdered man, and the list of suspects grows. Meanwhile, Morse considers asking Grayling Russell for a date.
Director: Jim Goddard
Writer: N/A
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Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:ITV1
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Ghost in the Machine" is the best rated episode of "Inspector Morse" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 948 votes. Directed by Herbert Wise and written by Julian Mitchell, it aired on 1/4/1989. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Enemy".