Season 3

01 Overnight Sensation Episode 127th September 1986 Reporter Raul Mercado has made it his mission to put an end to Hunter's career, putting the detective square in the crosshairs when someone makes an attempt on the reporter's life. 02 Change Partners and Dance Episode 24th October 1986 Detectives Hunter and McCall must work individually to investigate the killing of a police officer after their new precinct leader separates them. 03 Crime of Passion Episode 311th October 1986 The seemingly straightforward murder of a woman in the middle of an ugly divorce gets complicated when Hunter and McCall discover that the woman's new boyfriend is involved in another terrible crime. 04 The Castro Connection Episode 41st November 1986 Hunter and McCall attempt to break a cocaine syndicate, apparently being run by one of Hunter's most trusted ex-partners. 05 High Noon in L.A. Episode 58th November 1986 Carlos Mariano, brother of a man Hunter murdered in an act of vengeance, arrives in LA looking for his own revenge against Hunter and McCall. 06 From San Francisco With Love Episode 615th November 1986 A beautiful San Francisco police detective aids Hunter and McCall in solving a series of puzzling murders apparently connected to the estate of a deceased millionaire. 07 True Confessions Episode 722nd November 1986 After a teenage girl dies from a drug overdose during a high school party and the boys who drugged her are released on a technicality, the girl's sister is blamed for the boys' murders. 08 Love, Hate and Sporty James Episode 86th December 1986 Hunter and McCall try to protect their long-time informant Sporty James from his own greed after he blackmails a ruthless cocaine dealer. 09 The Contract Episode 913th December 1986 A wealthy woman's gardener is killed when he attempts to save her from a kidnapping, putting Hunter's and McCall's suspicions on high alert when her husband quickly pays the ransom and attempts to avoid an investigation after her safe return. 10 The Cradle Will Rock Episode 103rd January 1987 McCall goes undercover as a dance club singer to solve a murder. 11 Bad Company Episode 1110th January 1987 Facing off against a gang of Neo-Nazis responsible for a deadly robbery, Hunter and McCall get help from an unlikely ally in their attempt to escape the violent terrorists. 12 Down and Under Episode 1217th January 1987 Hunter travels to Australia to help solve a murder case involving a former girlfriend who has been missing for three years. 13 Straight to the Heart Episode 1324th January 1987 Hunter goes on an enforced vacation and falls for a beautiful model staying at his hotel, unaware that she was actually sent to kill him. 14 Requiem for Sergeant McCall Episode 147th February 1987 McCall lands in hot water after she reopens the case her husband was working when he was killed. 15 Double Exposure Episode 1514th February 1987 McCall goes undercover as a model to investigate a modeling agency's shady practices. 16 The Girl Next Door Episode 1621st February 1987 Hunter and McCall pose as husband and wife to investigate the murder of a young girl whose death exposes a Soviet plot to relocate secret agents in the United States. 17 Any Second Now Episode 1728th February 1987 In this episode, inspired by the chilling and real-life stalking of Theresa Saldana, a psychopath protected by the technicalities of the law makes a pianist's life a living hell while Hunter and McCall spend their off-duty hours desperately trying to protect the victim. 18 A Child is Born Episode 1814th March 1987 McCall wants to adopt a baby girl whose mother was shot and left braindead in a case of mistaken identity. 19 Crossfire Episode 1911th April 1987 McCall fears that Hunter's temper will outweigh his judgement when his former girlfriend is murdered and Hunter thinks he knows the identity of the killer. 20 Hot Pursuit (1) Episode 202nd May 1987 McCall must fight to survive in surgery after an attempt on her life, while rage-blind Hunter confronts the man he believes is responsible for ordering the hit. 21 Hot Pursuit (2) Episode 219th May 1987 Knowing he has the motive, police in Beverly Hills pin the homicide of Big Jack Hemmings on Hunter, but the detective believes he knows the real culprit. 22 Shades Episode 2218th July 1987 When Hunter disappears during an investigation of organized crime, McCall and her new partner must find him before he's killed.