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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!

The Best Episodes of Lou Grant Season 3

The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
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  1. Background image for Cop
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #1 - Cop

    S3:E1

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for 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. Background image for Slammer
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Slammer

    S3:E3

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    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Charlatan
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Charlatan

    S3:E4

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Frame-Up
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Frame-Up

    S3:E5

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Hype
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Hype

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for 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. Background image for Witness
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Witness

    S3:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Kidnap
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #9 - Kidnap

    S3:E9

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    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition

    S3:E10

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    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for 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. Background image for Hollywood
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #12 - Hollywood

    S3:E12

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    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Kids
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Kids

    S3:E13

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    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Brushfire
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Brushfire

    S3:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gene Reynolds
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  15. Background image for Indians
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Indians

    S3:E15

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    Director:Ralph Senensky
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for 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. Background image for Inheritance
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Inheritance

    S3:E17

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Censored
    6.9/10(38 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. Background image for Lou
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Lou

    S3:E19

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Blackout
    7.7/10(45 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. Background image for Dogs
    6.5/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Dogs

    S3:E21

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for 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. Background image for Guns
    5.6/10(38 votes)

    #23 - Guns

    S3:E23

    No description available

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Hazard
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Hazard

    S3:E24

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    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".