The BEST episodes of Cagney & Lacey season 3

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

Mary Beth Lacey and Chris Cagney are teamed up as NYPD detectives in this landmark series. Their opposing personalities (one is tough and the other sensitive) mesh to make this one of the greatest crime-fighting duos of all time.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
A Killer's Dozen
star
8.14
7 votes

#1 - A Killer's Dozen

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/1984

A uniformed officers' strike forces the detectives back into their blues and onto the streets, as Cagney and Lacey try to bring an end to the "Don Juan Strangler."

Directors: John Paterson
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star
8.00
7 votes

#2 - Baby Broker

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/1984

Emotions run high for Cagney, whose suitor doesn't appreciate her job dedication; and for Lacey, who volunteers to temporarily care for an abandoned deaf infant.

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Victimless Crime
star
7.71
7 votes

#3 - Victimless Crime

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/1984

Cagney and Lacey investigate the death of a man at a porno filming site; and a visiting French policeman makes overtures toward Lacey.

Directors: James Frawley
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The Bounty Hunter
star
7.56
9 votes

#4 - The Bounty Hunter

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/1984

A cocky bounty hunter has Cagney seething as he stays one step ahead of her in their separate pursuits of a bail jumper wanted for armed robbery.

Directors: Bill Duke
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star
7.29
7 votes

#5 - Partners

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/1984

Mary Beth feels guilty when Chris is hit by a robber's bullet, but getting shot doesn't stop Cagney from assisting on a case while in recovery; meanwhile, Lacey's temporary partner leaves a lot to be desired.

Directors: Joel Oliansky
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Matinee
star
7.00
8 votes

#6 - Matinee

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/1984

The investigation into the death of a wealthy woman from Chris' hometown offers a glimpse into Cagney's past. Meanwhile, the son of Lt. Samuels is arrested for stealing a car.

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star
6.70
10 votes

#7 - Choices

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/1984

After the key witness in the upcoming trial of a shady landlord dies, Cagney and Lacey must re-canvas his building in search of new witnesses before he gets set free; meanwhile, Chris thinks she may be pregnant.

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