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The Best Episodes of The Sweeney Season 3

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

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Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 1 - Selected Target
    7.6/10(145 votes)

    #1 - Selected Target

    S3:E1

    While in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery.

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  2. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 2 - In from the Cold
    7.9/10(138 votes)

    #2 - In from the Cold

    S3:E2

    Regan and Carter go after Billy Medhurst, implicated in a robbery that resulted in a policeman being shot and crippled. But is the past clouding Regan's judgement?

    Director:Terry Green
    Writer:Tony Hoare

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  3. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 3 - Visiting Fireman
    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #3 - Visiting Fireman

    S3:E3

    Regan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.

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  4. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 4 - Tomorrow Man
    7.9/10(154 votes)

    #4 - Tomorrow Man

    S3:E4

    Regan is assigned to ensure the safe shipment of a gold bullion consignment.

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  5. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 5 - Taste of Fear
    8.2/10(152 votes)

    #5 - Taste of Fear

    S3:E5

    How will new recruit Bob Hargreaves cope with an investigation into a violent burglary?

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  6. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 6 - Bad Apple
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #6 - Bad Apple

    S3:E6

    Regan and Carter go undercover to assess corruption charges made against CID officers.

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  8. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 7 - May
    7.3/10(137 votes)

    #7 - May

    S3:E7

    Regan tries to help out the son of a friend when the lad is implicated in an assault.

    Director:Tom Clegg

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  9. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 8 - Sweet Smell of Succession
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #8 - Sweet Smell of Succession

    S3:E8

    Regan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.

    Writer:Peter Hill

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  10. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 9 - Down to You, Brother
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    #9 - Down to You, Brother

    S3:E9

    Regan is fitted up by an ex-con to get his daughter's dodgy boyfriend out of the picture.

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  11. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 10 - Pay Off
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #10 - Pay Off

    S3:E10

    Carter's girlfriend asks him to find a missing villain, but Regan is suspicious.

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  12. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 11 - Loving Arms
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Loving Arms

    S3:E11

    Regan must find the source of illegal guns that are flooding the market.

    Director:Tom Clegg

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  13. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 12 - Lady Luck
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    #12 - Lady Luck

    S3:E12

    Regan knows the identity of a robber, but has a difficult time proving his guilt.

    Director:Mike Vardy

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  14. The Sweeney Season 3 Episode 13 - On the Run
    8.1/10(140 votes)

    #13 - On the Run

    S3:E13

    An armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Selected Target" is the best rated episode of "The Sweeney" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 145 votes. Directed by Tom Clegg and written by Troy Kennedy Martin, it aired on 9/6/1976. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "In from the Cold".