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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 1 - In the Same Boat
    6.2/10(1964 votes)

    #1 - In the Same Boat

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:Matthew Miller, Joe Smith

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  2. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 2 - Need to Know
    6.6/10(1154 votes)

    #2 - Need to Know

    S3:E2

    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

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  3. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 3 - A Whole Lotto Trouble
    6.7/10(922 votes)

    #3 - A Whole Lotto Trouble

    S3:E3

    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

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  4. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 4 - Leo Getz Justice
    6.6/10(808 votes)

    #4 - Leo Getz Justice

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown

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  5. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 5 - Get the Picture
    6.9/10(753 votes)

    #5 - Get the Picture

    S3:E5

    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

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  6. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 6 - Panama
    7.0/10(692 votes)

    #6 - Panama

    S3:E6

    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

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  7. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 7 - Bali
    7.0/10(657 votes)

    #7 - Bali

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:Katie Varney, Eileen Jones

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  8. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 8 - What the Puck
    7.2/10(607 votes)

    #8 - What the Puck

    S3:E8

    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

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  9. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 9 - Bad Santas
    6.7/10(593 votes)

    #9 - Bad Santas

    S3:E9

    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

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  10. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 10 - There Will Be Bud
    7.4/10(566 votes)

    #10 - There Will Be Bud

    S3:E10

    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

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  11. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 11 - Dial M for Murtaugh
    7.7/10(598 votes)

    #11 - Dial M for Murtaugh

    S3:E11

    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

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  12. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 12 - The Roger and Me
    7.2/10(522 votes)

    #12 - The Roger and Me

    S3:E12

    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
    Writers:Joe Smith, Ariana Jackson

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  13. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 13 - Coyote Ugly
    6.6/10(531 votes)

    #13 - Coyote Ugly

    S3:E13

    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

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  14. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 14 - A Game of Chicken
    6.9/10(477 votes)

    #14 - A Game of Chicken

    S3:E14

    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
    Writers:Alex Taub, Felicia Hilario

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  15. Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 15 - The Spy Who Loved Me
    8.1/10(617 votes)

    #15 - The Spy Who Loved Me

    S3:E15

    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
    Writers:Matthew Miller, Eileen Jones

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"In the Same Boat" is the best rated episode of "Lethal Weapon" season 3. It scored 6.2/10 based on 1964 votes. Directed by Nick Copus and written by Matthew Miller, Joe Smith, it aired on 9/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Need to Know".