What Happened to Lethal Weapon Season 3

When Cole is investigated by the FBI, Murtaugh is forced to question his loyalty to his own partner. Meanwhile, Cole works a case that puts Natalie's fiancé, Andrew, into the crosshairs right before their wedding day.

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.

Just until I make my announcement.

- It wasn't me. I-I didn't... - What happened here?

Well, L.A. Tribune is doing a story on me.

- I had nothing to do with it. - Let me help you.

What is this? Is this a bit?

I would love to talk to them, too.

Are you sure?

This is my friend Rafi.

There's motive. And there's physical evidence.

the last thing you want to do is let down

Red light privileges.

I got an "A" on the midterm, A-minus on the final.

Brian Li. A visiting professor from Beijing

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Foreign nationals, maybe a security agency.

Or get me access,

Hey. Uh, Dad said set up the table before Mom gets home,

Clearly and simply. "Mom, Dad,

48... hours.

Not really. I mean, after what that guy did to him?

I'm willing to help any way I can.

It wouldn't have helped, anyway.

convince a TSA agent to give me access

Look, if Li's in town, I bet that's where he is.

Murtaugh's going by himself.

I'm through.

I brought you a fruit basket. You like fruit?

I never said he was a professor.

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I did it without throwing away the rulebook,

on behalf of the D.A. and myself.

Don't be. It's who you are.

This started with me saying "yes" one time.

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. MORE -LESS

What about on the way to school

Hey, Dad, you might want to check your browser history.

- Okay? - So if you have any questions,

Yes.

I'm running the blood from inside the car for any matches.

It was gonna melt.

So is there any reason why our victim would cut out

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Come here.

It didn't even feel real. I guess I was blocking it out.

That's, that's not true.

Wes.

Did she pass away?

Something's wrong, Cap. Bailey's ignoring all my calls.

You're like family to me.

My partner.

Cole, I am so sorry.

Okay, I-I only have a couple of questions.

can I talk to you in the other room?

For a second out there in the desert,

Mr. Mendoza.

Jose?

If you needed a ride, you just had to ask.

Wade.

Take the weapon!

Captain, Detective Murtaugh.

Murtaugh and Cole investigate the murder of an underground MMA fighter when Murtaugh realizes his fighting moves aren't as sharp as they once were. Meanwhile, Trish is unfulfilled by her practice and considers running for a public office. Also, Cole and Erica try to keep things casual and uncomplicated but their plan backfires when Maya reacts to her family changes in a negative way. MORE -LESS

Oh, crap, I lost track of time.

This is partner banter.

He hooked him up with this off-book circuit.

For the record, I told him that those buttons were

talk about this over lunch. Whatever you want, it's on me.

My roommate said you're her new teacher.

Sounds like motive. All right, Cole and I will go talk to him.

LAPD. We're looking for Parker Adams.

Gee, investing in MMA fighters must be lucrative.

I'm fine. I don't need help.

No. No, no, no, no, no.

Here's the thing.

Well, it says that the policy is void

Maya.

I know.

Hey, guys, what money are we talking about?

Oh, my God, wha-what have I done?

Known for fighting dirty.

Hey. What are you still doing here?

of a person's childhood in six months.

That's great, baby.

You just got to get back on the wagon.

So, all this talk about slowing down applies to me,

He came after me, too.

I got suspended.

Oh.

And that I'd be working from home today.

So, you're probably gonna leave again, right?

not lying about plumbers, for one thing.

Heard he took off looking for Frank Hardy.

You have to promise.

Oh, the detective husband.

Murtaugh takes a family vacation, but is pulled back into work when he witnesses an alleged abduction. Cole is left to investigate a murder himself, but the two cases begin to intersect. Meanwhile, Erica's mother, Senator Malick, comes to town and stirs things up between Erica, Cole and the case at hand.

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. MORE -LESS

He's been tough to reach ever since Natalie got engaged.

Caught an early flight.

No, I slept with Erica's friend Julie

Oh, uh, Detective Cole, I believe this belongs to you.

and smart move bringing the bambino.

- And furthermore... - Your Honor, I move

Opening remarks tomorrow at 9:00.

right to the morgue. My money's on his previous employer.

I get it. You just got kicked to the curb by your ex.

Just give me a minute.

when he went to work for those scumbags? Yes.

On every surface.

Do you have any tape?

and they lived happily ever after.

It just complicates everything.

Oh, he-he's right here. Hang on one second.

That's what I'm trying to tell you.

Oh, God, I miss your stakeouts.

...with all the necessary accoutrements.

Are you okay?

and it just... hurts.

I guess I owe you one.

found out Gehrman-Driscoll's fertilizer made him sick.

I left my case files on this at home,

Sorry, this'll just be a few minutes.

I think I will have that coffee.

Deny responsibility.

there was no warning made to the public.

that will give you an under-the-table finder's fee?

I have a really interesting rash that's real.

I won't do that again.

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. MORE -LESS

Yeah, 'course.

Uh, I don't know. I haven't booked it.

- I'm here all the time. - Yeah, and we'll have

you're getting your Christmas present early.

Very banter-free.

Do you mind if I...

Huh. And what does your partner think?

Ah, Detectives.

Be right back.

The Howard Hughes of this place.

Speaking of which...

All alone in a big, quiet, empty house, room

Why can't you get him out? Dad, you know him.

Well, I don't want a tree or wind-up dancing elves.

That's probably the photo booth.

That's not a lead.

and heavy machinery.

I'm stuck.

But the wrong guy's in jail, Captain. I'm sure of it.

Maybe.

We're not talking about Scorsese anymore, are we?

That's not technical.

Okay, give me the phone.

Try to control him.

You have got to find a new gear for him.

We have never seen Indonesia,

You go to Costa Rica and steal RJ's phone.

Out there, it's Christmas.

It's... is Dan Underwood.

he misses you like crazy,

Sam, it's gonna be all right.

You're in Hawaii.

Get hurt a little.

- Come here, give your mom a hug. - Good to see you guys.

- What, in time? - We're back.

Cole wants to talk to Natalie about their relationship before it's too late, but a wrench is thrown in his plans after he bumps into a new ADA, Erica. Meanwhile, after being kicked out of the house for Trish's girl's night, Murtaugh finds himself an unlikely friend.

before then, just don't...

Who is that?

Didn't you just host a girls' night, like, a week ago?

You trying to say I don't have any close friends?

I've got all the time in the world.

I-I just met her. Not in a good way.

Maître d' at one of Tony's restaurants.

Tony just opened up a tab at Elliot's restaurant.

Reading people is kind of my raison d'être.

Ugh! Just, please, go back to the hotel.

- I said no. - Okay, let's go.

What happened in '92?

I know you wanted to catch your big fish,

And I needed it. Now you need it.

I want to know exactly where he is.

And I take it this can't wait until tomorrow?

- Yeah. - Show it to me.

Even more reason for you to kill him.

The maître d'. Elliot Nunziata.

Hey, Roger.

that I know who helped Elliot escape. Jill Brown.

I'm gonna get back to this, okay?

- Shana. - Roger.

I want to know.

It's a Van Dyke.

I didn't know where else to go.

and it was just like it used to be.

Hey, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

I might be a thief and a liar, but I am not a killer.

We have round-the-clock surveillance... airports, train stations.

Regardless, we better hope that he's not onto Elliot yet

You're telling me the mook that wouldn't even sit me at my table

and then you swoop in for the kill?

but she loves you.

Uh, Cole?

We had time to kill.

There they are,

What do you say?

Yeah. I'm glad it was with you, bud.

Yeah.

Does that mean we're even on this car thing?

Well, if it isn't the future Mrs. Doctor Andrew.

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.

Not that bad? She's a wild animal.

Vasquez Cartel. I'd recognize that butt anywhere.

Look, if I cut you off on the freeway, I apologize.

I'll tell her.

It's surprisingly rocky out there, in the Himalayas.

Not me. Why don't you ask Murtaugh

So you sold him out?

I don't think you realize the gravity of your situation, Cole.

because of you, and I need you to help me get him back.

Roger will move heaven and earth to bring Cole back alive.

About yea high, dirty blond,

Cole!

You really think mine's the first face you'd see?

Losing people.

Our baby's gonna be so happy.

Just wondering when I'm gonna see him.

Well, it's called positive reinforcement.

- Do I know you? - You should.

What the hell are you doing here?

of the Vasquez Cartel.

You think you can ask that with a little less judgment?

- Mm-hmm. - Thank you.

You really don't remember

Yeah, and you know why?

And how perfect you are.

Because if he kills you, my partner goes down.

Come on. I'll catch you.

Benny!

Sorry. Separate charges.

News to me. Where was he?

Head injury and all.

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.

Wait, are you CIA?

- Dad, what's wrong? - Nothing, nothing.

So can we talk about the case? Where's Cole?

It's a photo-electric dual-beam motion sensor.

This is exactly how I would've done it.

Is this how you would've done it?

I think, had his records expunged.

Hey, Wes. We just missed him.

why don't you finish telling me that story about Panama?

I thought Joshua stopped believing in the greater good,

Was that necessary? He loves those pants.

to the plates that you gave me to Boyle Heights.

What were doing at my computer?

more ways for this to go wrong.

You can't pull the trigger, can you?

Yeah, well, Cole had him, and he escaped.

And a whole lot more people are at risk now

at the crime sce. And I heard

I hope you think that I'm ready

- Or the... - Or Luisa Gutierrez. That's my name.

or talked to me first.

"Oswald did not act alone.

Names, addresses, everything.

Whoever gets their hands on that list

You know what to do.

Hey, over here.

Wes.

But you have to leave now.

Everybody.

But that doesn't change the fact that you're a good cop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No, I live here. Look, I forgot my keys.

- It is a new shirt. - It is.

- Do you know why? - Why, honey?

You okay?

Our suspect, Darwin Suarez, former Sureños member and local,

one suspect?

It's about the new guy.

only to have that person destroy your entire future...

Why is there always a coup everywhere you go?

And in my experience, the vest stops the bullet.

Dance with me. You're moonwalking.

and leave his family hanging out to dry.

This must be quite a change from your previous gig.

Don't go far, I might need a trauma unit.

Okay, well, just so you know,

No! No, no, no!

There's no deal. I'm an open book.

Is-is your partner coming?

Don't care. Find some.

I'm not sure that's gonna work out.

Hmm.

I wasn't being honest with myself.

But the clouds are starting to lift.

Maybe we should, uh, get started.

I was looking into the Eddie Ross...

Look, why don't we triple lock the door,

- Odd? - What's the client's name?

Why paint one wall mother of pearl?

and his big bag of...

I need a ballpoint pen, a handkerchief and a paper clip.

And I have my own scars to show for it.

It's all a little weird, but let's figure it out.

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.

Time's up. Get out of there now.

Your father's coming down.

or too blind to find out, then it's up to me.

Yeah, well, that's, uh, definitely a possibility.

Officer, Officer, hey, hey. I-I just been here two minutes.

- You touched my scone. - Hold onto your scone.

I don't know what I'm doing.

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Let's go!

Guns are a last resort.

W-What the hell are you doing up here?

But considering the damage you two caused,

I'm sorry I thought you were homeless.

You do the math.

Okay, listen. I-I'm gonna fix this.

yadda, yadda,

because a vote for Avery is a very good commute.

Chechen mercenaries have...

Name's Zovra Umarov, Chechen ex-mercenary.

I'm sorry. Can't help you.

Hey, Rog.

I lost someone this last trip.

Hey, welcome home, Daddy.

♪ Keeping it locked away ♪

I know that you're a cop.

I don't remember asking for a wake-up call.

If you don't want to be a cop anymore, you hand that in.

- L.A. Savings Bank is safe. - Are you sure?

For the first time in 60 years,

Uh-oh.

Yeah. Copy that.

Yeah. See ya, Dad.

'cause I love you.

What Happened to Lethal Weapon Season 3

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