Season 3

01 Cop Episode 117th September 1979 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 be hurt by the story. Lou is also puzzled to see a uniformed cop working a homicide case and sends Rossi to find out why, with disturbing results. 02 Expose Episode 224th September 1979 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 resentful reporter. 03 Slammer Episode 31st October 1979 04 Charlatan Episode 415th October 1979 05 Frame-Up Episode 522nd October 1979 06 Hype Episode 629th October 1979 07 Gambling Episode 75th November 1979 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. 08 Witness Episode 812th November 1979 09 Kidnap Episode 926th November 1979 10 Andrew, Part 1: Premonition Episode 103rd December 1979 11 Andrew, Part 2: Trial Episode 1110th December 1979 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. 12 Hollywood Episode 1217th December 1979 13 Kids Episode 1324th December 1979 14 Brushfire Episode 147th January 1980 15 Indians Episode 1514th January 1980 16 Cover-Up Episode 1621st January 1980 17 Inheritance Episode 1728th January 1980 18 Censored Episode 184th February 1980 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. 19 Lou Episode 1911th February 1980 20 Blackout Episode 2018th February 1980 The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout. 21 Dogs Episode 213rd March 1980 22 Influence Episode 2210th March 1980 Lou sticks his neck out to try and help Adam, who develops a serious drinking problem. However, when Adam's drinking problems gets worse and he expects Lou to keep covering for him, Lou regrets getting involved. 23 Guns Episode 2317th March 1980 24 Hazard Episode 2424th March 1980