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The Best Episodes of Lethal Weapon Season 3

Every episode of Lethal Weapon Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Lethal Weapon Season 3!

A slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he's partnered with a veteran detective trying to keep maintain a low stress level in his life.

Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDramaComedy
Network:FOX

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Lethal Weapon" season 3 is "In the Same Boat", rated 6.2/10 from 1921 user votes. It was directed by Nick Copus and written by Joe Smith, Matthew Miller. "In the Same Boat" aired on 9/25/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Need to Know".

  • In the Same Boat
    6.2/10 1,921 votes

    #1 - In the Same Boat

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2018

    Former international CIA operative, Wesley Cole returns home and assumes duty as a police officer with the LAPD. Cole will find himself navigating a new partnership with Murtaugh, as he adjusts to life in Los Angeles. Avery continues his campaign for city council.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Joe Smith, Matthew Miller

  • Need to Know
    6.6/10 1,116 votes

    #2 - Need to Know

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018

    New partners Murtaugh and Cole attempt to find a steady rhythm as they work to solve the murder of a finance executive. Cole navigates his role with his ex- and his daughter. Avery grapples with the outcome of his campaign for city council.

    Director: Claudia Yarmy

    Writer: Alex Taub

  • A Whole Lotto Trouble
    6.7/10 891 votes

    #3 - A Whole Lotto Trouble

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2018

    Cole juggles the realities of his job and his duty to be a good parent, as he and Murtaugh work together to bust a gang running a lottery scam. Murtaugh gets ready to celebrate his 30th anniversary with the LAPD and receives a surprise visit from his competitive father-in-law.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Kyle Warren

  • Leo Getz Justice
    6.6/10 782 votes

    #4 - Leo Getz Justice

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2018

    Cole reflects upon his time working for the CIA, as a person from the past makes a startling reappearance. Murtaugh struggles with his own mistakes, after a murder raises questions about a suspect he put away years prior. Leo Getz returns as the attorney on the case and tries to convince Trish to join his team.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: N/A

  • Get the Picture
    6.9/10 722 votes

    #5 - Get the Picture

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2018

    Murtaugh and Cole investigate a robbery of a truck filled with fine art. Cole deals with lingering feelings for Natalie following a new development in her life. Riana blackmails Murtaugh into letting her go to a concert after she catches him in a lie that he told Trish.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Bill Callahan

  • Panama
    7.0/10 666 votes

    #6 - Panama

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2018

    Cole confronts his past when his former mentor delivers alarming news, as he and Murtaugh investigate a robbery of safe deposit boxes. Murtaugh clashes with Trish's new client and enlists Bailey's help to investigate her.

    Director: Keesha Sharp

    Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey

  • Bali
    7.0/10 632 votes

    #7 - Bali

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2018

    Murtaugh turns to Cole's former mentor for help on a high-stakes cartel case. Murtaugh and Trish meet Natalie and Maya for the first time. Tensions mount between Bailey and 'The Gute' as the new partners begin to work together.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Eileen Jones, Katie Varney

  • What the Puck
    7.2/10 584 votes

    #8 - What the Puck

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2018

    Cole wants to talk to Natalie about their relationship before it's too late, but a wrench is thrown in his plans after he bumps into a new ADA, Erica. After being kicked out of the house for Trish's girl's night, Murtaugh finds himself an unlikely friend.

    Director: April Mullen

    Writer: Norman Morrill

  • Bad Santas
    6.8/10 568 votes

    #9 - Bad Santas

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2018

    While Cole gets into the holiday spirit for his first Christmas with Maya, Murtaugh hopes he can convince RJ to come back home from Costa Rica for the holidays. Cole and Murtaugh are saddled with a complicated burglary and home invasion case. Avery's holidays are a bit blue. Bailey is still trying to figure out her new partner.

    Director: John Behring

    Writer: Alex Taub

  • There Will Be Bud
    7.4/10 544 votes

    #10 - There Will Be Bud

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/2019

    Cole finds himself on the rebound after Natalie's engagement, and his new romantic interest, Julie, has an unexpected connection to A.D.A. Erica, complicating things at work. Meanwhile, Murtaugh worries about the connection between the murder he's investigating and a new opportunity for Trish to serve as co-counsel on a high-profile lawsuit with Leo Getz.

    Director: Nathan Hope

    Writer: Bill Callahan

  • Dial M for Murtaugh
    7.7/10 571 votes

    #11 - Dial M for Murtaugh

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2019

    Murtaugh takes a family vacation, but is pulled back into work when he witnesses an alleged abduction. Cole is left to investigate a murder himself, but the two cases begin to intersect. Meanwhile, Erica's mother, Senator Malick, comes to town and stirs things up between Erica, Cole and the case at hand.

    Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer: Kyle Warren

  • The Roger and Me
    7.2/10 496 votes

    #12 - The Roger and Me

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2019

    Murtaugh and Cole investigate the murder of an underground MMA fighter when Murtaugh realizes his fighting moves aren't as sharp as they once were. Meanwhile, Trish is unfulfilled by her practice and considers running for a public office. Also, Cole and Erica try to keep things casual and uncomplicated but their plan backfires when Maya reacts to her family changes in a negative way.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Joe Smith, Ariana Jackson

  • Coyote Ugly
    6.6/10 504 votes

    #13 - Coyote Ugly

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2019

    When Cole and Murtaugh investigate a case involving a father and daughter crossing the Mexican border, they end up uncovering a major issue with California Boarder Patrol. Meanwhile, Trish prepares her campaign for D.A. and must face parts of her past, before they find their way into the media spotlight. Cole also confronts his past when he experiences flashbacks as a result of an injury.

    Director: Matt Barber

    Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey

  • A Game of Chicken
    6.9/10 448 votes

    #14 - A Game of Chicken

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2019

    Against Murtaugh's advice, Cole reaches out to Tom Barnes to help with a case that hits close to home, putting Murtaugh and Cole's partnership to the test. Meanwhile, Trish prepares to announce her campaign for District Attorney.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Alex Taub, Felicia Hilario

  • The Spy Who Loved Me
    8.1/10 583 votes

    #15 - The Spy Who Loved Me

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2019

    When Cole is investigated by the FBI, Murtaugh is forced to question his loyalty to his own partner. Meanwhile, Cole works a case that puts Natalie's fiancé, Andrew, into the crosshairs right before their wedding day.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matthew Miller, Eileen Jones