Bored to Death: 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 Bored to Death 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
The Blonde in the Woods
Oct 10, 2011
After celebrating the release of his new book, Jonathan learns some distressing familial news. George reunites with his daughter Emily and Ray spends time with his biological son S
Gumball!
Oct 17, 2011
On the run from the police, Jonathan and Ray turn to Howard for help with trying to find out who framed Jonathan for murder, while George runs interference for them in his own inim
The Black Clock of Time
Oct 24, 2011
Already nervous about his appearance on "The New Dick Cavett Show," Jonathan is thrown for a loop when another scheduled guest happens to be his nemesis, Louis Greene. Meanwhile, R
We Could Sing a Duet
Oct 31, 2011
George urges Jonathan to show Emily what it's like to be out with a younger man, but they wind up on a stakeout with a wannabe gumshoe impersonating Jonathan. Meanwhile, George goe
I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady MacBeth
Nov 7, 2011
Jonathan and George see a "friendship" counselor. George begins taking singing lessons from Josephine, a delightful pothead. Jonathan attempts to win back George's affection. Ray b
Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
Nov 14, 2011
Jonathan's college sweetheart hires him to guard her wedding jewels and remind her of their prenuptial pact.
Forget the Herring
Nov 21, 2011
Rose Hiney connects with Jonathan on new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.
Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
Nov 28, 2011
In the Season 3 finale, George celebrates Emily and Bernard’s wedding; and Ray is comforted by his son, Spencer. Meanwhile, Jonathan considers breaking up with his new girlfriend,