Lethal Weapon: Season 3

Season 3 overview

Cole transitions from parking enforcement to homicide detective, pairing with Murtaugh after a mob encounter. Trish manages post-traumatic stress while Cole navigates his ex-wife's new relationship, establishing their blended family dynamic.

Key story beats

1. Initial Partnership Formation — Cole transitions from issuing tickets to homicide detective after partnering with Murtaugh on a mob case.
2. PTSD and Family Adjustments — Trish manages post-traumatic stress while Cole processes his ex-wife's new relationship.
3. Career Transition — Cole officially transitions from parking enforcement to homicide detective following Murtaugh's recommendation.
4. Lotto Scam and Father-In-Law Visit — Cole spends a day with his daughter and uncovers a lotto scam while dealing with family visits.
5. CIA Past and Suspect Doubts — Cole's CIA history resurfaces while Murtaugh questions a past suspect imprisonment after a new murder.
6. Art Robbery and Engagement Crisis — Cole investigates a fine art robbery while struggling with Natalie's impending engagement.
7. Rogue Agent Confrontation — Cole confronts a rogue CIA agent from a past mission, leading to a fatal encounter.
8. Buried Alive and Secret Rescue — Cole is buried alive by Vasquez's cartel, prompting Murtaugh to orchestrate a covert rescue operation.
9. Car Bomb and High-Speed Chase — A witness survives a car bomb, triggering a dangerous chase as Cole pursues the killer.
10. Christmas Visit and Burglary — Maya spends Christmas with Cole while burglars are interrupted, leading to a tattoo identification.
11. Rebound and Legal Complications — Cole navigates a rebound relationship while Murtaugh worries about Trish's co-counsel lawsuit opportunity.
12. Interrogation and Resort Spying — Cole faces FBI interrogation while Murtaugh, recovering from a back injury, spies on resort guests.
13. Fight Club Investigation — Partners investigate a sedated fighter's death while Murtaugh delivers an exaggerated academy speech.
14. Flashback Onset — Cole experiences severe flashbacks from a recent injury, aligning his psychological state with Trish's campaign stress.
15. Border Patrol Exposure — Investigation reveals Border Patrol corruption while Trish prepares her D.A. campaign amid media scrutiny.

Seasons

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3

Interactive Features

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Episode Guide