The BEST episodes of Barney Miller season 3

#1 - Recluse

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1976

A latter-day prophet claims the end is near - 5:30, to be precise; a man who hasn't left his apartment since World War II is brought in for refusing to serve jury duty. John Cassisi appears as Victor Kreutzer, a role he would continue to play on "Fish."

#2 - Asylum

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/24/1977

Marty is picked up for parole violation with a half ounce of marijuana; Wojo prematurely grants a Russian defector asylum.

#3 - Fire '77

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/27/1977

The 12th may go up in smoke, to the delight of a suicidal couple.

#4 - Werewolf

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1976

A disturbance in the park turns out to be a man who claims to be a werewolf.

#5 - Christmas Story

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/1976

Wojo wants to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl; Fish dons a red suit to catch a mugger who's targeting Kris Kringles; Luger fishes for an invitation from Barney for Christmas Day.

#6 - The RAND Report

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/20/1977

Rather than return one week per month to uniformed patrol, Wojo quits the force.

#7 - Power Failure

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/1976

A power failure darkens spirits at the 12th, where they play host to a man with a split personality.

#8 - Strike (2)

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/31/1977

Barney and Inspector Luger man the fort alone when the detectives go out on strike.

#9 - Non-Involvement

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/1976

Barney doesn't see a crime, but Wojo's brought in a man for refusing to aid a mugging victim.

#10 - Moonlighting

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/17/1977

Barney discovers that Harris has been moonlighting; Dietrich arrests a priest who's fencing stolen goods; a racketeer is using a retarded boy as an assistant.

#11 - Strike (1)

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/24/1977

An impending strike is on everyone's mind, except the woman who was robbed by her computer date. (Part 1 of 2)

#12 - The Abduction

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/3/1977

Barney has his hands full with a couple who want his assistance with their cult-influenced daughter, and Nick's bookie who's arrested for his efforts.

#13 - The Election

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1976

Election Day at the One-Two includes: A woman, being held from voting by her husband, throws a toilet seat into the street to get attention; a shoplifter gets escorted to vote by Wojo, who promptly 'loses' him; and Inspector Lugar comes electioneering for a old time political hack.

#14 - Sex Surrogate

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/10/1977

Weary of waiting for promotion, Levitt announces that he's quitting the force; Barney investigates a sex clinic that borders on brothel status; Harris investigates a rash of crimes ostensibly committed by a juvenile.

#15 - Quarantine (1)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1976

Wojo brings in a sick perp who collapses on the floor...resulting in the 12th being put under quarantine,with the following personnel present:A lady of the evening [who gets friendly with Fish!], Marty and Mr Driscoll, and of course, Inspector Lugar....

#16 - Quarantine (2)

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1976

The quarantined 12th Precinct tries to make it through the night: Lugar has a 'talk' with Marty and Daryl Driscoll; and Harris has a loud rant in his sleep.

#17 - Bus Stop

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1976

Quarters are tight at the 12th when a holdup man is confined with his busload of victims.

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Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1976