Benson: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Benson Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Benson's Appointment
Nov 6, 1981 · 30 min
The Governor tries to work out the struggles to make Benson the State Budget Director.
The Grass Ain't Greener
Nov 13, 1981 · 30 min
Benson goes undercover to investigate conditions in a Prison.
Sit-In
Nov 27, 1981 · 30 min
In Benson's office, a conductor holds a concert in protest. He would like to point out the musician's plight with the culture's subsides. Meanwhile Mary has her last working day wi
Double Exposure
Dec 4, 1981 · 30 min
Benson must help an FBI agent uncover a bribe scandal, but as the job becomes more complicated, the Attourney office jumps in to accuse the corrupt politicians.
The Lobbyist
Dec 11, 1981 · 30 min
Benson's lobbyist girlfriend approaches Benson with a project he approves, but the project bring Benson a bunch of charges of corruption.
Rainbow's End
Dec 25, 1981 · 30 min
While Benson learns that his old flame (Rosalind Cash) is confined to a wheelchair, Clayton is trying to celebrate his birthday.
Once in a Blue Moon
Jan 8, 1982 · 30 min
Clayton is assaulted and Benson approves of tighter security at his expense. Meanwhile a ""being"" is claiming that starships are coming.
Kraus Falls in Love
Jan 15, 1982 · 30 min
Kraus falls in love with a man who is ineligible for her.
Stocks & Options
Jan 22, 1982 · 30 min
Benson accepts some stock from Pete as a debt payment. He tells Denise this information and tells her not to tell anyone. She accidentally slips and tells Gretchen and Clayton and
Kraus's Deadly Mistake
Feb 5, 1982 · 30 min
Kraus tries to live life to the absolute fullest after she gets the idea that she only has 6 months to live.
Wild Irish Rose
Feb 12, 1982 · 30 min
The former Governor Mulligan pays his successor a visit. He intoroduces his hot niece Rose to the astonished present. Clayton is striked by her beauty and tries to ingratiate himse
Street Gangs
Feb 19, 1982 · 30 min
Benson tries to help a street gang stay out of trouble by trying to bid for a job in the city which requires a government contract.
Katie's Romance
Feb 26, 1982 · 30 min
Katie starts to have romantic feelings for Pete after he accompanies her to a gymnastics meet.
Clayton's Condo
Mar 5, 1982 · 30 min
Clayton ends up buying into an apartment building and at the same time Benson tries to get the landlord to fix the problems in his apartment. Benson also learns that the apartment
Getting Even
Mar 12, 1982 · 30 min
When a wealthy investor seeks sexual favors from Denise more than contributing to the state, Benson steps in by pretending that Denise was murdered by the man himself and a big ""w
Pete the Hero
Mar 19, 1982 · 30 min
Pete Begs Benson to borrow his car and when Benson finally let him, Pete comes back with the car totaled. Pete stopped a van with a couple of armed robbers using Benson's car. Ever
In the Red
Mar 26, 1982 · 30 min
Pete and Benson are captured by guerrillas when they visit an island.
Teed Off
Apr 2, 1982 · 30 min
Benson, the Governor, Clayton, and Pete are at each others throats after playing a round of golf together.
The Party's Over
Apr 30, 1982 · 30 min
The Governor learns a lot about dirty politics when his party won't support his renomination.
The Lumber Mill
May 7, 1982 · 30 min
After visiting his old Lumber Mill, the Governor decides to run for re-election as an independant.
Black Tuesday
May 14, 1982 · 30 min
The Governor's campaign comes to a hectic close and the election results show that he has lost.