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The Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3

Every episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 1 - Beauty Queen Killer
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Beauty Queen Killer

    S3:E1

    A man is shot in his living room while his family is upstairs. Guns are scattered all over the lawn, and there's no assailant in sight, but then police get a huge break when they set up an on-camera sting that ultimately leads to a conviction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 2 - Gallaudet Murders
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Gallaudet Murders

    S3:E2

    In September 2000, Eric Plunkett - a popular student known for his smile - was mysteriously murdered in his dorm room at Gallaudet University, plunging the campus into a state of shock and terror. Could police stop his killer from striking again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 3 - Voices in the Dark
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Voices in the Dark

    S3:E3

    When a beautiful college freshman is viciously assaulted in her dorm room, police quickly zero in on a suspect… but when he points the finger at someone else, the search for the truth threatens to tear a small town apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 4 - Murder She Wrote
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Murder She Wrote

    S3:E4

    When a man is found shot to death in his bedroom, police suspect the author of a threatening series of emails the victim had received. The trail leads them to a jilted lover but will it be enough to prove murder?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 5 - A Cry in the Night
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #5 - A Cry in the Night

    S3:E5

    A blossoming love is cut short when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her boyfriend’s home. The puzzling crime leads investigators to multiple suspects and reveals a tragic tale of senseless violence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 6 - Cheating Death
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Cheating Death

    S3:E6

    A woman asks her husband for a divorce but he has a very different plan for how to end their marriage… Which will prove stronger her will to survive or his desire to see her dead?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 7 - Internal Affairs
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Internal Affairs

    S3:E7

    After the wife of a local policeman is gunned down in broad daylight, investigators uncover a murderous plot stemming from a torrid affair; and fear one of their own may be involved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 8 - Run Bambi Run
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Run Bambi Run

    S3:E8

    A sultry waitress gets fingered for brutally murdering her husband’s ex-wife. After her brazen prison escape turns the convicted killer into a national celebrity, questions about the case against her come to light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 9 - Sins of the Father
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Sins of the Father

    S3:E9

    A mysterious call about a decades-old murder baffles police. As they dig deeper they uncover the monster behind the crime and a son’s terrible secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 10 - Blood Betrayal
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Blood Betrayal

    S3:E10

    A beautiful young mother is savagely murdered in her own home. As police investigate, they discover a dangerous web of intrigue connected to an all American family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 11 - Shadow of Doubt
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Shadow of Doubt

    S3:E11

    A mother of three is found brutality murdered in a downtown bar. A former Air Force sergeant is charged with the crime, but his family's crusade for justice leads to a surprising conclusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 12 - Evil Twin
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Evil Twin

    S3:E12

    When several young girls go missing, the investigation leads to a desperate hunt for a possible serial killer. Is the only hope at cracking the case the suspect's twin brother?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 3 Episode 13 - Dark Side of a Dream
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Dark Side of a Dream

    S3:E13

    When a young girl goes missing under mysterious circumstances, police must determine if her dreams of fame and Hollywood stardom lead her to tragedy...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Beauty Queen Killer" is the best rated episode of "On the Case with Paula Zahn" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Gallaudet Murders".