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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!

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.

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  1. 8.1/10(145 votes)

    #1 - Taste of Fear

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    S3:E5

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

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  2. 8.0/10(134 votes)

    #2 - On the Run

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    S3:E13

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

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  3. 7.9/10(150 votes)

    #3 - Tomorrow Man

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    S3:E4

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

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  4. 7.8/10(133 votes)

    #4 - In from the Cold

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    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?

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    Director:Terry Green
    Writer:Tony Hoare
  5. 7.8/10(124 votes)

    #5 - Bad Apple

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    S3:E6

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

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  6. 7.8/10(136 votes)

    #6 - Sweet Smell of Succession

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    S3:E8

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

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    Writer:Peter Hill
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  8. 7.8/10(126 votes)

    #7 - Pay Off

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    S3:E10

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

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  9. 7.8/10(128 votes)

    #8 - Loving Arms

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    S3:E11

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

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    Director:Tom Clegg
  10. 7.7/10(124 votes)

    #9 - Down to You, Brother

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    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. 7.6/10(141 votes)

    #10 - Selected Target

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    S3:E1

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

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  12. 7.6/10(122 votes)

    #11 - Lady Luck

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    S3:E12

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

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    Director:Mike Vardy
  13. 7.4/10(123 votes)

    #12 - Visiting Fireman

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    S3:E3

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

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  14. 7.3/10(133 votes)

    #13 - May

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    S3:E7

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

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    Director:Tom Clegg

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".