As of July 2026, Lou Grant Season 3 aired in 1979 with 24 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Lou Grant Season 3

1979 24 Episodes Comedy · Drama ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Lou Grant Season 3 on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 29 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Ed Asner's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Lou Grant Season 3 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Lou Grant Season 3 from the crowd. Season 3 of Lou Grant includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1979 to March 1980. This season stars Ed Asner, Robert Walden and Linda Kelsey. Ed Asner and Robert Walden lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1979. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Lou Grant Season 3 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Lou Grant Season 3 is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Ed Asner sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Lou Grant Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
Cop
1979-09-17
Lou is the only witness to a neighborhood murder and is mystified by the way the police handle the case, thereby discovering a touchy area of crime. At the same time, a fatal fire in a gay bar poses a tough question for Lou: should the newspaper publish the names of the victims, knowing people will ...
E2
Expose
1979-09-24
The hard drinking husband of a popular female politician makes headlines while the Trib staff makes news itself in a gossip magazine. The Trib learns a hard lesson about what happens when private lives become public from Rossi's tough coverage of elected official, Bonita Worth, and Lou's firing of a...
E3
Slammer
1979-10-01
E4
Charlatan
1979-10-15
E5
Frame-Up
1979-10-22
E6
Hype
1979-10-29
E7
Gambling
1979-11-05
To help with a story on the legalization of gambling, Lou befriends an elderly man who has inside tips for betting on the horses. Billie's new boyfriend uses her to feed his gambling addiction.
E8
Witness
1979-11-12
E9
Kidnap
1979-11-26
E10
Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
1979-12-03
E11
Andrew, Part 2: Trial
1979-12-10
Andrew is put on trial for the murder of a young woman who lived in his mother's flat. Art wants to protect his cousin but realizes that the Tribune's coverage may work against the case.
E12
Hollywood
1979-12-17
E13
Kids
1979-12-24
E14
Brushfire
1980-01-07
E15
Indians
1980-01-14
E16
Cover-Up
1980-01-21
E17
Inheritance
1980-01-28
E18
Censored
1980-02-04
Rossi visits a small town where book burnings are back in fashion and a young teacher loses her job for teaching too radical ideas. Back at the Trib', Charlie refuses to publish a satirical comic strip in lieu of being sued.
E19
Lou
1980-02-11
E20
Blackout
1980-02-18
The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout.

🎭 Cast of Lou Grant Season 3

Ed Asner
Ed Asner
Lou Grant
Robert Walden
Robert Walden
Joe Rossi
Linda Kelsey
Linda Kelsey
Billie Newman
Mason Adams
Mason Adams
Charlie Hume
Jack Bannon
Jack Bannon
Art Donovan
Daryl Anderson
Daryl Anderson
Dennis Price
Nancy Marchand
Nancy Marchand
Margaret Pynchon
Allen Williams
Allen Williams
Adam Wilson
Laurence Haddon
Laurence Haddon

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