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The Best Episodes of The Rookies Season 3

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The Best Episodes of The Rookies Season 3

The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers...

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    #1 - An Ugly Way to Die

    S3:E1

    Terry Webster breaks in his new partner, junior rookie Chris Owens, searching for an arsonist. Someone is responsible for the murder of several firemen, all young, dark-haired and moustached.

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    #2 - Key Witness

    S3:E2

    The murder of a construction company owner is witnessed by a woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor. Because of the possibility of a scandal, the doctor will not allow the girl to give information to the rookies. They do not know that the killers are now after the witnesses.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Legacy of Death

    S3:E3

    Chris is partnered with a patrolman who gets involved in suicidal situations so that he might be killed in the line of duty and his family would be secure with financial compensation.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - Death at 6 A.M.

    S3:E4

    Four young people out for excitement in a stolen pickup become fugitives from the law when their fun turns into murder and robbery. Rookie Chris Owens is on the case after his partner is killed, but Chris wonders whether the dangers of police life are worth it.

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    Director:Harry Falk
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Walk a Tightrope

    S3:E5

    Two law students, seeking revenge for the death of a girl, frame Terry Webster, whom they hold responsible for the murder of a store guard.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Judgment

    S3:E6

    The son and daughter of a man who recently died in prison are determined to kill the judge who sentenced him. The rookies must guard the judge and find the criminals. Terry becomes their next target when he prevents their plans for the judge.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Johnny Lost His Gun

    S3:E7

    Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Prelude to Vengeance

    S3:E8

    The rookies befriend the girlfriend of a robber after Terry delivers her baby and in return becomes the criminal's target. Unless the rookies can catch this man, the girl will be charged with the robbery.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Vendetta

    S3:E9

    A policeman who was injured in a market holdup returns to the force after a ten year recovery, in pursuit of the man he thinks is responsible for shooting him.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - The Old Neighborhood

    S3:E10

    Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - A Test of Courage

    S3:E11

    The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.

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    Director:William Crain
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - The Assassin

    S3:E12

    A photographer friend of Chris' accidentally catches a hired assassin in one of her shots. The rookies must protect the girl and at the same time figure out who this man is trying to assassinate.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Blue Christmas

    S3:E13

    It's Christmas Eve and after settling a number of routine disturbances around town, the rookies enjoy a Christmas dinner at the home of Jill and Mike Danko. Jill and Mike are also entertaining their niece who is upset over her parents' separation.

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    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Take Over

    S3:E14

    After a syndicate boss is arrested, the rest of the gang plot to take over and continue their work. They are intent on killing Lt. Ryker. The rookies must put the rest of this gang behind bars.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - The Saturday Night Special

    S3:E15

    The dangers of owning a gun are explored when the rookies have to avenge the accidental shooting of a man who bought a gun to protect his family.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - The Hunting Ground

    S3:E16

    Mike's eager new partner proves to be a little too eager when he is found spending his off hours hunting for pushers because his younger brother died of an overdose.

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    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Solomon's Dilemma

    S3:E17

    A woman's son is kidnapped in a supermarket parking lot but when questioned by the rookies she denies the entire incident. Her and her husband are afraid because they adopted the boy illegally and the kidnappers are the natural parents.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Angel

    S3:E18

    The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.

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    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - The Shield

    S3:E19

    The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    #20 - S.W.A.T. (1)

    S3:E20

    Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster. (This Rookies episode served as the pilot for the S.W.A.T. series).

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - S.W.A.T. (2)

    S3:E21

    Conclusion. Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - A Deadly Image

    S3:E22

    A look into Lt. Ryker's more sensetive side has him befriending a young, mixed-up girl who reminds him of the daughter he was forced to give up for adoption. The girl's boyfriend persuades her to use her friendship with Ryker for his criminal gain.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Cliffy

    S3:E23

    A mentally retarded man, who longs to be a policeman, witnesses a murder in a gas station. But he has difficulty informing the police of what he saw.

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    #24 - Nightmare

    S3:E24

    Kate Jackson takes center stage in this thriller-styled episode. After being involved in a car accident on a stormy night an injured Jill becomes the prisoner of a disturbed man, who claims to be a doctor.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"An Ugly Way to Die" is the best rated episode of "The Rookies" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Harry Falk and written by Daniel B. Ullman, it aired on 9/9/1974. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Key Witness".