The Best Episodes of Inspector Morse Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(1052 votes)

   #1 - The Ghost in the Machine

   S3:E11/4/1989

   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

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   Director:Herbert Wise

   Writer:Julian Mitchell
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   7.5/10(944 votes)

   #2 - The Last Enemy

   S3:E21/11/1989

   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:James Scott

   Writer:Peter Buckman

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   Director:James Scott

   Writer:Peter Buckman
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   7.8/10(985 votes)

   #3 - Deceived by Flight

   S3:E31/18/1989

   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:Anthony Simmons

   Writer:Anthony Minghella

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   Director:Anthony Simmons

   Writer:Anthony Minghella
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   7.4/10(881 votes)

   #4 - The Secret of Bay 5B

   S3:E41/25/1989

   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:Alma Cullen

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   Director:Jim Goddard

   Writer:Alma Cullen