The BEST episodes of Bored to Death season 3

Every episode of Bored to Death season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bored to Death season 3!

A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.

Last Updated: 10/23/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Gumball!
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8.03
675 votes

#1 - Gumball!

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2011

On the run from the police, Jonathan and Ray turn to Howard (Patton Oswalt) for help with trying to find out who framed Jonathan for murder, while George runs interference for them in his own inimitable, marijuana-induced way.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth
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7.90
754 votes

#2 - I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2011

Jonathan and George see a "friendship" counselor (Sarah Silverman). George begins taking singing lessons from Josephine (Mary Steenburgen), a delightful pothead. Jonathan attempts to win back George's affection. Ray becomes irresistible to women.

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The Black Clock of Time
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7.88
698 votes

#3 - The Black Clock of Time

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2011

Already nervous about his appearance on "The New Dick Cavett Show," Jonathan is thrown for a loop when another scheduled guest happens to be his nemesis, Louis Greene (John Hodgman). Meanwhile, Ray's attentiveness as a father is tested; and George is floored by Emily and Bernard's latest news.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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Forget the Herring
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7.85
782 votes

#4 - Forget the Herring

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2011

Rose Hiney connects with Jonathan on new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
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7.84
664 votes

#5 - Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2011

In the series finale, George celebrates Emily and Bernard’s wedding; and Ray is comforted by his son, Spencer. Meanwhile, Jonathan considers breaking up with his new girlfriend, but when he’s kidnapped, an army of Super Ray fans spring into action.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
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7.81
691 votes

#6 - Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2011

Jonathan's college sweetheart hires him to guard her wedding jewels and remind her of their prenuptial pact.

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The Blonde in the Woods
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7.70
938 votes

#7 - The Blonde in the Woods

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2011

After celebrating the release of his new book, Jonathan learns some distressing familial news. George reunites with his daughter Emily and Ray spends time with his biological son Spencer. Meanwhile, Jonathan's latest case leaves him in a precarious position.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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We Could Sing a Duet
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7.54
728 votes

#8 - We Could Sing a Duet

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2011

George urges Jonathan to show Emily what it's like to be out with a younger man, but they wind up on a stakeout with a wannabe gumshoe (Brett Gelman) impersonating Jonathan. Meanwhile, George goes out on the town with Bernard, but is shocked to learn that Richard Antrem (Oliver Platt) is a competing restaurateur; and Ray is drawn to an older woman (Olympia Dukakis) after a fight with Leah.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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