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The Best Episodes of Barney Miller Season 3

Every episode of Barney Miller Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Barney Miller Season 3!

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Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 11 - Hash
    9.4/10(453 votes)

    S3:E11

    Wojo brings hashish-laced brownies his new girlfriend made to the 12th Precinct, getting the detective squad stoned; while an actor and critic (""natural enemies"" says Harris) square off with dueling swords.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 6 - Werewolf
    8.8/10(259 votes)

    S3:E6

    A disturbance in the park turns out to be a man who claims to be a werewolf.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Danny Arnold

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  3. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 3 - Quarantine (2)
    8.4/10(180 votes)

    S3:E3

    The quarantined 12th Precinct tries to make it through the night: Lugar has a 'talk' with Marty and Daryl Driscoll; and Harris has a loud rant in his sleep.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writers:Tony Sheehan, Danny Arnold

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  4. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 2 - Quarantine (1)
    8.3/10(197 votes)

    S3:E2

    Wojo brings in a sick perp who collapses on the floor...resulting in the 12th being put under quarantine,with the following personnel present:A lady of the evening [who gets friendly with Fish!], Marty and Mr Driscoll, and of course, Inspector Lugar....

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  5. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 10 - Christmas Story
    8.3/10(207 votes)

    S3:E10

    Wojo wants to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl; Fish dons a red suit to catch a mugger who's targeting Kris Kringles; Luger fishes for an invitation from Barney for Christmas Day.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Tony Sheehan

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  6. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 18 - Moonlighting
    8.3/10(169 votes)

    S3:E18

    Barney discovers that Harris has been moonlighting; Dietrich arrests a priest who's fencing stolen goods; a racketeer is using a retarded boy as an assistant.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Reinhold Weege

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  7. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 19 - Asylum
    8.3/10(171 votes)

    S3:E19

    Marty is picked up for parole violation with a half ounce of marijuana; Wojo prematurely grants a Russian defector asylum.

    Director:Alex March
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Tony Sheehan, Danny Arnold

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  8. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 13 - Community Relations
    8.2/10(154 votes)

    S3:E13

    An evicted tenant greets a landlord with a musket; Barney's charged with harassment when he books a blind shoplifter.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  9. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 17 - Sex Surrogate
    8.0/10(171 votes)

    S3:E17

    Weary of waiting for promotion, Levitt announces that he's quitting the force; Barney investigates a sex clinic that borders on brothel status; Harris investigates a rash of crimes ostensibly committed by a juvenile.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  10. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 21 - Strike (1)
    8.0/10(148 votes)

    S3:E21

    An impending strike is on everyone's mind, except the woman who was robbed by her computer date. (Part 1 of 2)

    Director:Jeremiah Morris
    Writer:Reinhold Weege

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  11. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 22 - Strike (2)
    8.0/10(140 votes)

    S3:E22

    Barney and Inspector Luger man the fort alone when the detectives go out on strike.

    Director:Danny Arnold
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Danny Arnold

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  12. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 9 - Power Failure
    7.9/10(174 votes)

    S3:E9

    A power failure darkens spirits at the 12th, where they play host to a man with a split personality.

    Directors:Reinhold Weege, Noam Pitlik, Danny Arnold
    Writers:Tony Sheehan, Danny Arnold

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  13. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 20 - Group Home
    7.9/10(163 votes)

    S3:E20

    Yemana assists a bigoted Army officer when a bomber threatens a recruiting facility; it's Fish's turn for mugging detail as Victor and Jilly resurface with Bernice in tow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tony Sheehan, Danny Arnold

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  14. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 4 - Bus Stop
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    S3:E4

    Quarters are tight at the 12th when a holdup man is confined with his busload of victims.

    Directors:Reinhold Weege, Noam Pitlik, Danny Arnold
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Tony Sheehan, Danny Arnold

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  15. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 5 - The Election
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    S3:E5

    Election Day at the One-Two includes: A woman, being held from voting by her husband, throws a toilet seat into the street to get attention; a shoplifter gets escorted to vote by Wojo, who promptly 'loses' him; and Inspector Lugar comes electioneering for a old time political hack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 8 - Noninvolvement
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    S3:E8

    Barney doesn't see a crime, but Wojo's brought in a man for refusing to aid a mugging victim.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Reinhold Weege

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  17. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 16 - Abduction
    7.8/10(173 votes)

    S3:E16

    Barney has his hands full with a couple who want his assistance with their cult-influenced daughter, and Nick's bookie who's arrested for his efforts.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Tony Sheehan

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  18. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 1 - Evacuation
    7.7/10(173 votes)

    S3:E1

    Wojo is dismayed to discover that the city doesn't have up-to-date evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency; Fish meets Jilly Pappalardo, a young thief who he will eventually care for in the ""Barney"" spin-off ""Fish.""

    Directors:Noam Pitlik, Danny Arnold
    Writer:Danny Arnold

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  19. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 7 - The Recluse
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    S3:E7

    A latter-day prophet claims the end is near - 5:30, to be precise; a man who hasn't left his apartment since World War II is brought in for refusing to serve jury duty. John Cassisi appears as Victor Kreutzer, a role he would continue to play on ""Fish.""

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Reinhold Weege, Danny Arnold

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  20. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 12 - Smog Alert
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    S3:E12

    All eyes are on Fish as the city undergoes a first-stage smog alert; an unlikely connection is made between a potential suicide victim and an obscene graffiti artist.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Reinhold Weege

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  21. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 14 - The Rand Report
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    S3:E14

    Rather than return one week per month to uniformed patrol, Wojo quits the force.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Reinhold Weege

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  22. Barney Miller Season 3 Episode 15 - Fire '77
    7.6/10(166 votes)

    S3:E15

    The 12th may go up in smoke, to the delight of a suicidal couple.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Hash" is the best rated episode of "Barney Miller" season 3. It scored 9.4/10 based on 453 votes. Directed by Noam Pitlik and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/1976. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Werewolf".