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The Best Episodes of Lou Grant Season 3

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

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The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 1 - Cop
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #1 - Cop

    S3:E1

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 2 - Expose
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Expose

    S3:E2

    The hard drinking husband of a popular female politician makes headlines while the Trib staff makes news itself in a gossip magazine. The Trib learns a hard lesson about what happens when private lives become public from Rossi's tough coverage of elected official, Bonita Worth, and Lou's firing of a resentful reporter.

    Director:Gene Reynolds
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  3. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 3 - Slammer
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Slammer

    S3:E3

    No description available

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 4 - Charlatan
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Charlatan

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 5 - Frame-Up
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Frame-Up

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 6 - Hype
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Hype

    S3:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 7 - Gambling
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Gambling

    S3:E7

    To help with a story on the legalization of gambling, Lou befriends an elderly man who has inside tips for betting on the horses. Billie's new boyfriend uses her to feed his gambling addiction.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 8 - Witness
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Witness

    S3:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 9 - Kidnap
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #9 - Kidnap

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 10 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
    6.0/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 11 - Andrew, Part 2: Trial
    5.9/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Andrew, Part 2: Trial

    S3:E11

    Andrew is put on trial for the murder of a young woman who lived in his mother's flat. Art wants to protect his cousin but realizes that the Tribune's coverage may work against the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 12 - Hollywood
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Hollywood

    S3:E12

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 13 - Kids
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Kids

    S3:E13

    No description available

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 14 - Brushfire
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #14 - Brushfire

    S3:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gene Reynolds

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  15. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 15 - Indians
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Indians

    S3:E15

    No description available

    Director:Ralph Senensky
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 16 - Cover-Up
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #16 - Cover-Up

    S3:E16

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    Director:Gerald Mayer
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 17 - Inheritance
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Inheritance

    S3:E17

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 18 - Censored
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Censored

    S3:E18

    Rossi visits a small town where book burnings are back in fashion and a young teacher loses her job for teaching too radical ideas. Back at the Trib', Charlie refuses to publish a satirical comic strip in lieu of being sued.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 19 - Lou
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Lou

    S3:E19

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 20 - Blackout
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #20 - Blackout

    S3:E20

    The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout.

    Director:Allen Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 21 - Dogs
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Dogs

    S3:E21

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 22 - Influence
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Influence

    S3:E22

    Lou sticks his neck out to try and help Adam, who develops a serious drinking problem. However, when Adam's drinking problems gets worse and he expects Lou to keep covering for him, Lou regrets getting involved.

    Director:Gene Reynolds
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 23 - Guns
    5.5/10(38 votes)

    #23 - Guns

    S3:E23

    No description available

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 24 - Hazard
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Hazard

    S3:E24

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Cop" is the best rated episode of "Lou Grant" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Roger Young and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/1979. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Expose".