The WORST episodes of Lethal Weapon

Every episode of Lethal Weapon ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lethal Weapon!

A slightly unhinged cop is partnered with a veteran detective trying to maintain a low stress level in his life.

Last Updated: 12/21/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
In the Same Boat
star
7.48
1633 votes

#1 - In the Same Boat

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2018

Former international CIA operative Wesley Cole returns home and assumes duty as a police officer with the LAPD. Cole will find himself navigating a new partnership with Murtaugh, as he adjusts to life in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Avery continues his campaign for city council.

Directors: Nick Copus
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A Game of Chicken
star
7.53
1130 votes

#2 - A Game of Chicken

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2019

Against Murtaugh's advice, Cole reaches out to Tom Barnes to help with a case that hits close to home, putting Murtaugh and Cole's partnership to the test. Meanwhile, Trish prepares to announce her campaign for District Attorney.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Leo Getz Hitched
star
7.56
1766 votes

#3 - Leo Getz Hitched

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/17/2018

When Riggs and Murtaugh attend Leo Getz's surprise wedding, they end up investigating a missing person. Then, Riggs comes face to face with someone from his past and Murtaugh receives news that might change his life forever.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Rob Wright
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Bad Santas
star
7.58
1250 votes

#4 - Bad Santas

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2018

While Cole gets into the holiday spirit for his first Christmas with Maya, Murtaugh hopes he can convince RJ to come back home from Costa Rica for the holidays. At the precinct, Cole and Murtaugh are saddled with a complicated burglary and home invasion case. Meanwhile, Avery's holidays are a bit blue, and Bailey is still trying to figure out her new partner.

Directors: John Behring
Writer: Alex Taub
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Jesse's Girl
star
7.60
1799 votes

#5 - Jesse's Girl

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2018

After a mansion break-in turns into a homicide, Murtaugh and Riggs set out to find the culprit. Murtaugh and Trish question their trust in Riana as she gets into some trouble with new friends. Meanwhile, Riggs recalls his troubling childhood and finds a true family with Molly and Ben.

Directors: Clayne Crawford
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A Whole Lotto Trouble
star
7.61
1448 votes

#6 - A Whole Lotto Trouble

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2018

Cole juggles the realities of his job and his duty to be a good parent, as he and Murtaugh work together to bust a gang running a lottery scam. Murtaugh gets ready to celebrate his 30th anniversary with the LAPD and receives a surprise visit from his competitive father-in-law, Don Bennett.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Kyle Warren
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Get the Picture
star
7.62
1366 votes

#7 - Get the Picture

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2018

Murtaugh and Cole investigate after a robbery of a truck filled with fine art. Cole deals with lingering feelings for Natalie after a development in her life. Meanwhile, Riana blackmails Murtaugh into letting her go to a concert after she catches him in a lie he told Trish.

Directors: Rob Bailey
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Funny Money
star
7.62
2152 votes

#8 - Funny Money

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2018

Riggs and Murtaugh are thrown into the world of counterfeit money. When a group of teenagers inadvertently gets involved, it strikes a chord with Murtaugh, who is dealing with his own issues regarding his son, RJ. Meanwhile, Riggs decides to pay a visit to someone from his past.

Directors: Nathan Hope
Writer: Alex Taub
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Diggin' Up Dirt
star
7.63
2119 votes

#9 - Diggin' Up Dirt

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2018

When Riggs visits his father-in-law in prison, a walk down memory lane reveals an old secret about his deceased wife. Meanwhile Murtaugh tries to impress Captain Avery, and, united by the death of a mutual friend, Trish and Leo Getz try and solve a murder on their own

Directors: Maja Vrvilo
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There Will Be Bud
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7.63
1277 votes

#10 - There Will Be Bud

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/2019

Cole finds himself on the rebound after Natalie's engagement, and his new romantic interest, Julie, has an unexpected connection to A.D.A. Erica, complicating things at work. Meanwhile, Murtaugh worries about the connection between the murder he's investigating and a new opportunity for Trish to serve as co-counsel on a high-profile lawsuit with Leo Getz.

Directors: Nathan Hope
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Leo Getz Justice
star
7.63
1454 votes

#11 - Leo Getz Justice

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2018

Cole reflects upon his time working for the CIA, as a person from the past makes a startling reappearance. Murtaugh struggles with his own mistakes, after a murder raises questions about a suspect he put away years prior. Meanwhile, Leo Getz returns as the attorney on the case and tries to convince Trish to join his team.

Directors: Nick Copus
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Birdwatching
star
7.63
2367 votes

#12 - Birdwatching

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2017

Riggs and Murtaugh investigate the death of a surfer. Meanwhile, Murtaugh grows suspicious of Trish's new friend, with whom she's been working on a charity event - and then learns it's NBA champion Scottie Pippen. Also, Riggs has violent nightmares that bring up scars from his childhood.

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Frankie Comes to Hollywood
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7.64
1830 votes

#13 - Frankie Comes to Hollywood

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/2018

The duo sets out to unlock a case about a veteran hitman who Murtaugh has followed for years. Meanwhile, Riggs struggles to find a connection with his father, Murtaugh scares Riana with his overprotective driving lessons, and the team finds themselves wedged in a dangerous incident that tests their trust.

Directors: John Behring
Writer: David Fury
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Better Living Through Chemistry
star
7.64
2086 votes

#14 - Better Living Through Chemistry

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2018

Murtaugh and Riggs respond to the murder of an escaped patient of Dr. Cahill's who mysteriously goes off the rails. The investigation brings to light a hidden scheme far bigger than they imagined. Meanwhile, Riggs' anger gets the better of him once again, causing Avery to consider whether or not he is fit to serve. Also, family tension runs high between Murtaugh and Trish, who have to make big decisions about R.J.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Zev Borow
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Panama
star
7.66
1322 votes

#15 - Panama

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2018

Cole confronts his past when his former mentor, Tom Barnes, delivers alarming news, as he and Murtaugh investigate a robbery of safe deposit boxes. Meanwhile, Murtaugh clashes with Trish's new client, Louie Gutierrez aka "The Gute" and enlists Bailey's help to investigate her.

Directors: Keesha Sharp
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Coyote Ugly
star
7.67
1149 votes

#16 - Coyote Ugly

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2019

When Cole and Murtaugh investigate a case involving a father and daughter crossing the Mexican border, they end up uncovering a major issue with California Boarder Patrol. Meanwhile, Trish prepares her campaign for D.A. and must face parts of her past, before they find their way into the media spotlight. Cole also confronts his past when he experiences flashbacks as a result of an injury.

Directors: Matt Barber
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Need to Know
star
7.67
1502 votes

#17 - Need to Know

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018

New partners Murtaugh and Cole attempt to find a steady rhythm as they work to solve the murder of a finance executive. Meanwhile, Cole navigates his role with his ex, Natalie, and his daughter, Maya, and Avery grapples with the outcome of his campaign for city council.

Directors: Claudia Yarmy
Writer: Alex Taub
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Ruthless
star
7.67
1965 votes

#18 - Ruthless

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2018

After the city's gun buy-back program is robbed, the team is on a hunt for those responsible. Meanwhile, Murtaugh walks on thin ice with Trish, Riggs finds an unlikely friend in Ruthie, and Captain Avery is reunited with a college "frenemy" who has key information about the case.

Directors: Silver Tree
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Let It Ride
star
7.68
2351 votes

#19 - Let It Ride

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2017

Murtaugh and Riggs investigate a death that occurs moments before the victim's bet wins a horse race. Leo Getz insists it's a homicide and aids in the investigation. Meanwhile, Murtaugh updates his will, while Riggs struggles to come to terms with his past.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Rob Wright
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An Inconvenient Ruth
star
7.68
2061 votes

#20 - An Inconvenient Ruth

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2018

Murtaugh and Riggs search for the culprit of a local jewelry heist. Meanwhile, Murtaugh gets called "grandpa" by another parent while at the playground with Harper, sending him into a tizzy, and Riggs deals with withdrawal from drinking.

Directors: Larry Teng
Writer: Kyle Warren
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Fools Rush In
star
7.69
2160 votes

#21 - Fools Rush In

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2017

Riggs and Murtaugh are drawn into a fatal world of conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, Riggs' relationship with Molly evolves and Murtaugh and Trish attempt to get Harper into a fancy pre-school.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Bali
star
7.70
1297 votes

#22 - Bali

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2018

Murtaugh turns to Cole's former mentor, Tom Barnes, for help on a high-stakes cartel case. Meanwhile, Murtaugh and Trish meet Natalie and Maya for the first time, and tensions mount between Bailey and "The Gute", as the new partners begin to work together.

Directors: Rob Bailey
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Family Ties
star
7.70
1739 votes

#23 - Family Ties

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2018

On Murtaugh's first day on the job as interim captain, the wife of a popular businessman is abducted and the squad finds a connection in the case to Riggs' father. Meanwhile, Riggs is left to grapple with his family and work.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Alex Taub
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Fork-Getta-Bout-It
star
7.71
2302 votes

#24 - Fork-Getta-Bout-It

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2017

Riggs and Murtaugh are led into the underground mob world as they investigate a murder in a hospital. Meanwhile, Murtaugh learns that Riana is secretly dating his neighbor and nemesis' son. Also, Riggs spends more time with his childhood friend, Molly, and Scorsese's real name is revealed.

Directors: Matt Barber
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The Odd Couple
star
7.71
1917 votes

#25 - The Odd Couple

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2018

After the fatal end to an argument on a construction site, the squad works to untangle facts about the incident. Meanwhile, Riggs struggles to rekindle his relationship with Molly, Trish's job is on the line as she tries to close a big deal at work, and Murtaugh gets one last chance to make it right at home.

Directors: Larry Teng
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