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Longmire: Season 3

10 episodes Premiered Jun 2, 2014 Updated Oct 8, 2026

During the third season of the television series Longmire, separate investigations into two major events unfold across Wyoming. These inquiries focus on the murder of the sheriff's wife and the shooting of Branch. As the respective investigations progress, they ultimately converge upon a single suspect who was previously thought to be dead.

Previously on Longmire

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Walt Longmire is a Wyoming sheriff working to rebuild his life and career following the death of his wife.
  • ⚡ The television series is a neo-Western crime drama based on the Walt Longmire Mysteries series of novels by author Craig Johnson.
  • ⚡ The production was developed for television by John Coveny and Hunt Baldwin and premiered on the A&E network.
  • ⚡ The ongoing narrative involves investigations touching upon the murder of Walt's wife and the shooting of Branch.
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Season overview

During the third season of the television series Longmire, separate investigations into two major events unfold across Wyoming. These inquiries focus on the murder of the sheriff's wife and the shooting of Branch. As the respective investigations progress, they ultimately converge upon a single suspect who was previously thought to be dead.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S3·E1 Mytharc

The White Warrior

Jun 2, 2014 · 43 min

Walt deals with the aftermath of Henry's arrest and Branch's shooting.The search for the shooter, however, is complicated by Branch's insistence that it was someone known to be alr

S3·E2 Core

Of Children and Travelers

Jun 9, 2014 · 43 min

An investigation into the murder of a Russian adoptee leads the team into a shady underworld. Henry faces trouble behind bars while Cady attempts to secure him competent legal repr

S3·E3 Core

Miss Cheyenne

Jun 16, 2014 · 43 min

Walt splits his time working on a murder investigation and serving as a judge for a local pageant. Cady hopes an old friend can help with Henry's case.

S3·E4 Core

In the Pines

Jun 23, 2014 · 42 min

Walt and the team track missing teenage campers on a leadership trip in the wilderness. Branch continues his unauthorized search for his shooter.

S3·E5 Core

Wanted Man

Jun 30, 2014 · 42 min

Walt teams up with Lucian Connally to narrow the field of suspects in his wife's murder. Branch's behavior causes problems.

S3·E6 Core

Reports of My Death

Jul 7, 2014 · 43 min

A media frenzy erupts when a long-lost heir who went missing 30 years earlier is found dead. Henry makes a risky decision on his own.

S3·E7 Core

Population 25

Jul 14, 2014 · 43 min

Vic's vacation turns deadly after she and Sean are kidnapped following an accident. Walt is forced to make an unusual alliance to rescue the pair.

S3·E8 Core

Harvest

Jul 21, 2014 · 43 min

A life insurance policy complicates the investigation into a farmer's apparent murder. Branch and Cady check out a lead in Denver. Vic receives an ultimatum from Sean.

S3·E9 Mytharc

Counting Coup

Jul 28, 2014 · 43 min

Walt is seriously concerned by Branch's behavior, but makes a key discovery in the David Ridges case. Henry faces a major setback in his trial. Vic makes an important decision abou

S3·E10 Mytharc

Ashes to Ashes

Aug 4, 2014 · 42 min

Walt seeks closure in his wife's murder and Henry's case. Branch is suspended but continues to investigate Jacob Nighthorse.

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