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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 12 - Hollywood
    7.9/10(55 votes)

    S3:E12

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 20 - Blackout
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    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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  3. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 1 - Cop
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    S3:E1

    Lou is the only witness to a neighborhood murder and is mystified by the way the police handle the case, thereby discovering a touchy area of crime. At the same time, a fatal fire in a gay bar poses a tough question for Lou: should the newspaper publish the names of the victims, knowing people will be hurt by the story. Lou is also puzzled to see a uniformed cop working a homicide case and sends Rossi to find out why, with disturbing results.

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 5 - Frame-Up
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 19 - Lou
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S3:E19

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 17 - Inheritance
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    S3:E17

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 6 - Hype
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 14 - Brushfire
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    S3:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gene Reynolds

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  9. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 16 - Cover-Up
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    S3:E16

    No description available

    Director:Gerald Mayer
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 8 - Witness
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S3:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 24 - Hazard
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S3:E24

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 2 - Expose
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    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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  13. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 15 - Indians
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    S3:E15

    No description available

    Director:Ralph Senensky
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 13 - Kids
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S3:E13

    No description available

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 3 - Slammer
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    S3:E3

    No description available

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 18 - Censored
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    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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  17. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 7 - Gambling
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    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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  18. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 9 - Kidnap
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 22 - Influence
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    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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  20. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 4 - Charlatan
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 21 - Dogs
    6.6/10(40 votes)

    S3:E21

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 10 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 11 - Andrew, Part 2: Trial
    6.0/10(38 votes)

    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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  24. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 23 - Guns
    5.6/10(39 votes)

    S3:E23

    No description available

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Hollywood" is the best rated episode of Lou Grant season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 55 votes. Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Unknown, it aired on December 17, 1979. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Blackout".