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The Best Episodes of The Sweeney Season 3

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

Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.7
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.6
7.8
7.4

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  • Taste of Fear
    8.1/10(145)
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    #1 - Taste of Fear

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 10/4/1976

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

    Director: David Wickes

    Writer: Roger Marshall

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  • On the Run
    8.0/10(134)
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    #2 - On the Run

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 12/20/1976

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

    Director: David Wickes

    Writer: Roger Marshall

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  • Tomorrow Man
    7.9/10(150)
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    #3 - Tomorrow Man

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 9/27/1976

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

    Director: David Wickes

    Writer: Andrew Wilson

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  • In from the Cold
    7.8/10(133)
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    #4 - In from the Cold

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 9/13/1976

    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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    0
  • Bad Apple
    7.8/10(124)
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    #5 - Bad Apple

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/11/1976

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

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: Roger Marshall

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  • Sweet Smell of Succession
    7.8/10(136)
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    #6 - Sweet Smell of Succession

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 11/8/1976

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

    Director: William Brayne

    Writer: Peter Hill

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  • Pay Off
    7.8/10(124)
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    #7 - Pay Off

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 11/29/1976

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

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: Peter J. Hammond

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  • Loving Arms
    7.8/10(128)
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    #8 - Loving Arms

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 12/6/1976

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

    Director: Tom Clegg

    Writer: Robert Wales

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  • Down to You, Brother
    7.7/10(124)
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    #9 - Down to You, Brother

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 11/22/1976

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

    Director: Christopher Menaul

    Writer: Richard Harris

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  • Selected Target
    7.6/10(140)
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    #10 - Selected Target

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/6/1976

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

    Director: Tom Clegg

    Writer: Troy Kennedy Martin

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  • Lady Luck
    7.6/10(122)
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    #11 - Lady Luck

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 12/13/1976

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

    Director: Mike Vardy

    Writer: Ranald Graham

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  • Visiting Fireman
    7.4/10(123)
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    #12 - Visiting Fireman

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 9/20/1976

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

    Director: Tom Clegg

    Writer: Troy Kennedy Martin

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  • May
    7.3/10(132)
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    #13 - May

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 10/25/1976

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

    Director: Tom Clegg

    Writer: Trevor Preston

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Taste of Fear" is the best rated episode of "The Sweeney" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 145 votes. Directed by David Wickes and written by Roger Marshall, it aired on 10/4/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "On the Run".