The BEST episodes of Murder in the First season 3

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

Set in San Francisco, Steven Bochco's "Murder in the First" will follow a single case across an entire season. The drama centers on homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate the murder of an apparent drug addict. The mystery deepens, however, when the victim is found to have a connection to Silicon Valley wunderkind Erich Blunt, the celebrated CEO of a cutting-edge tech firm. The timing couldn’t be worse for Blunt, who is preparing to take his company public. He’s also being sued by a software developer who claims Blunt stole his code for a revolutionary new hologram system.

Last Updated: 8/31/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Daddy Dearest
star
7.70
491 votes

#1 - Daddy Dearest

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2016

Terry and Hildy struggle to collect evidence against their new number one suspect. Terry attempts to repair his relationship with Hildy. The prosecution comes out swinging with an emotional witness who threatens Siletti’s chances at life on the outside.

Writer: Alison Cross
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Kat's Meow
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7.58
547 votes

#2 - Kat's Meow

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2016

In this thrilling season finale, Terry and Hildy race to close one of their most complex cases. A new grisly murder hits close to home for the inspectors. Siletti learns his victory in court comes with a substantial price.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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Tropic of Cancer
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7.56
578 votes

#3 - Tropic of Cancer

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2016

As the hunt continues for the prime suspect in the Normandy Parker case, an anonymous tip forces Terry into an officer-involved shooting that sets off public uproar. A desperate Siletti reluctantly hires DUI defense attorney Alfred Arkin but withholds essential trial information. Hildy gets good news for her future, and she and Terry cross a line together.

Directors: Rick Wallace
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Rise of the Phoenix
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7.56
553 votes

#4 - Rise of the Phoenix

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2016

When a promising new clue is uncovered, Terry and Hildy push forward in hopes of finally solving the Normandy Parker conspiracy. Siletti pulls out all the stops in his crusade against the very system he championed as District Attorney. Hildy’s home life continues to spiral downward as one of her own winds up in the interrogation room.

Directors: Allison Anders
Writer: Ethan Kass
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Black and Blue
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7.56
554 votes

#5 - Black and Blue

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2016

Public pressure on Terry and the SFPD continues to rise for the shooting death of an unarmed suspect. Hildy tracks down the fugitive in the Normandy Parker murder. Arkin advises Siletti to reconcile with his wife, as she might be the key to winning -- or losing -- his case.

Directors: Eriq La Salle
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Normandy Bitch
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7.52
634 votes

#6 - Normandy Bitch

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2016

Season three kicks off for Homicide Inspectors Terry English and Hildy Mulligan when an all-star quarterback is murdered in the middle of a crowded club in front of his pop star girlfriend. D.A. Mario Siletti and his wife are involved in a tragic car accident that could end his career and his marriage. And an untimely diagnosis threatens Hildy's future.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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Let's Make a Deal
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7.52
523 votes

#7 - Let's Make a Deal

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2016

While the investigation into the murder of Normandy shifts closer to home, a new murder leads Terry and Hildy to revisit an earlier suspect. The trial of Mario Siletti gets underway as the state Attorney General's prosecutor, hell-bent on putting the District Attorney behind bars, unloads the first witnesses against him. Terry and Hildy face the harsh reality that their roles as partners may prevent their personal happiness.

Directors: Allison Anders
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The Barbers of Seville
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7.51
561 votes

#8 - The Barbers of Seville

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2016

Disturbing new information about Normandy parker lengthens the list of suspects in his murder. Siletti, fighting for his future, sabotages the D.A. who replaced him. Terry and Hildy face an ultimatum about their secret romance.

Directors: Daniel J. Shaw
Writer: Alison Cross
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Follow the Money
star
7.51
555 votes

#9 - Follow the Money

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2016

The murder of a prime suspect in the Normandy Parker case seems to prove Terry's conspiracy theory. Siletti's fragile peace with his family is upended by a ruinous civil lawsuit compounding his legal troubles. And Hildy goes on a date in an attempt to move on from Terry.

Directors: Martha Mitchell
Writer: Ethan Kass
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Sam I Am
star
7.50
546 votes

#10 - Sam I Am

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2016

Terry and Hildy fear they may have lost a prime suspect to his gangster enemies. Terry is left to question his true feelings when Hildy agrees to another date with Burnside. Siletti prepares for the most crucial trial of his career: his own.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
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