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The Best Episodes of The Lone Ranger Season 3

Every episode of The Lone Ranger Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Lone Ranger Season 3!

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The Lone Ranger is an American western television series that ran from 1949 to 1957, starring Clayton Moore with Jay Silverheels as Tonto. The live-action series initially featured Gerald Mohr as the episode narrator. Fred

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 47 - The Perfect Crime
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    S3:E47

    A young schoolteacher has discovered that another teacher is actually an outlaw planning to rob the bank. The Lone Ranger and Tonto learn that he plans to kidnap her to stop her from revealing his identity and his plans, and they rush to stop her abduction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 9 - Delayed Action
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    S3:E9

    After a holdup at the Three Forks National bank. Lone Ranger and Tonto are framed for the holdup by members of the real gang involved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 29 - Mrs. Banker
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    S3:E29

    In order to find out who's behind a rash of stagecoach robberies, the Lone Ranger disguises himself as an old prospector.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 39 - Death in the Forest
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    S3:E39

    After discovering a badly wounded old man near a deserted settler's shack, the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover that the territorial governor's bodyguard has been paid to assassinate the governor by a man who wishes to control the governor.

    Director:Hollingsworth Morse
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 5 - Through the Wall
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    S3:E5

    The Ranger and Tonto head for Granite City to try and curtail the activities of the "Death Gang who have been menacing the town. On the way they discover a secret about the towns jail, which if used correctly could save lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 6 - Jeb's Gold Mine
    7.9/10(64 votes)

    S3:E6

    Schemers try to drive out a homesteader knowing there is gold on his land. In the nick of time, The Lone Ranger learns the truth and intervenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 15 - The New Neighbor
    7.9/10(54 votes)

    S3:E15

    A selfish rancher refuses to share water with his neighbors. Tensions mount and the Lone Ranger and Tonto try to find a solution before a range war breaks out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 19 - Trader Boggs
    7.9/10(52 votes)

    S3:E19

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto come to the aid of their old friend Barnaby Boggs, who's trying to open a general store in Larabee but is being thwarted by a price-gouging merchant who doesn't want any competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 4 - Desperado at Large
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Lone Ranger is hot on the heels of the Kansas kid when he encounters another man "Slim Roberts" also a lawman but posing as an outlaw. They create a plan that if successful could see them accepted into the 'Kids' gang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 10 - The Map
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    S3:E10

    A young boy whose hobby is chemistry helps the Lone Ranger and Tonto trick outlaws who stole a map from a surveyor that shows where the railroad will come through.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 11 - Trial by Fire
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    S3:E11

    When an outlaw family badly wounds a man in a robbery, the estranged son is accused while the outlaws' father is also wounded in the robbery which inspires The Lone Ranger to disguise himself as a doctor to get access to the gang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 20 - Bandits in Uniform
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S3:E20

    Tonto and the Lone Ranger come to the aid of Mexican settlers who are being robbed and exploited by a self-styled American military dictator and his private army. 8.0 /10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 21 - The Godless Men
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    S3:E21

    A young preacher wants to build a church in Gold City, but locals who don't want him there have stolen the money from the building fund. Tonto and the Lone Ranger try to help him recover it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 45 - Midnight Rider
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S3:E45

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto are in the Shield River area in search of a daring outlaw The Midnight Rider who has staged a series of robberies against a local mine. What they discover about the outlaw surprises everyone

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 46 - Stage to Estacado
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    S3:E46

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto head for Estacado when a gold strike in the area attracts a confidence man Dan Gerber

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 49 - Old Bailey
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    S3:E49

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to help an old derelict who has been framed by gamblers for the murder of a wealthy rancher, who they killed because of a gambling debt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 2 - Outlaw Underground
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    S3:E2

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto meet up with a newspaper reporter from the East who has disguised himself as an outlaw in order to infiltrate a network that hides fugitives from the law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 8 - Ranger in Danger
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    S3:E8

    A huge, rough killer has sworn to murder The Lone Ranger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 35 - El Toro
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    S3:E35

    Dan Reid, the Lone Ranger's nephew, once saved the life of notorious outlaw leader El Toro. When one of El Toro's gang goes hunting for the Lone Ranger and Tonto, Dan asks El Toro for his help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 52 - The Red Mark
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S3:E52

    The Lone Ranger is returning to his silver mine to replenish his ammunition when he discovers a famous criminal, Hank Durgan has been seen around Badger City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 3 - Special Edition
    7.6/10(62 votes)

    S3:E3

    The Lone Ranger gets word of a swindle being run in the town of King Creek. Money is being raised to build a gold stamping factory. The Ranger must act before the swindlers escape with the money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 7 - Frame for Two
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    S3:E7

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto get involved when they hear of a feud between two ranchers. The situation is so explosive it is feared the entire community may be engulfed in hatred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 12 - Word of Honor
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    S3:E12

    When the sheriff of Mesa Junction is murdered a seemingly innocent man is blamed. The Lone Ranger and Tonto get involved in trying to clear the young man and discover who the real murderer is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 16 - Best Laid Plains
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    S3:E16

    A range war threatens to break out in Sunset Valley. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate and try to understand the complete lack of action from the local sheriff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Lone Ranger Season 3 Episode 18 - The Empty Strongbox
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    S3:E18

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across a failed stagecoach hold up, a dying stage coach driver tell them who was responsible. Before the Lone Ranger can do anything a sheriff also stumbles onto the scene and thinks he is the one behind the robbery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Perfect Crime" is the best rated episode of "The Lone Ranger" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/1953. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Delayed Action".