Mr. Mercedes: 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 Mr. Mercedes 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
No Good Deed
Sep 10, 2019
The murder of iconic local author John Rothstein devastates Hodges. When unpublished works of Rothstein's are suspected to be stolen from his home, Hodges launches an investigation
Madness
Sep 17, 2019
As she is evaluated for mental competency, Lou continues to be haunted by Brady. Morris and Alma hatch a plan to recover their spoils.
Love Lost
Sep 24, 2019
Holly visits Lou ahead of her psych evaluation. Jerome accesses Rothstein's records and uncovers an unexpected connection to Ida. Hodges and Montez look into the death of Stan McNa
Trial and Terror
Oct 1, 2019
Alma and Morris zero in on a suspect. Jerome continues to make strides in the Rothstein case. Hodges shares his guilt over Lou's current situation with Ida. Lou's trial officially
Great Balls of Fire
Oct 8, 2019
Morris can't make sense of Danielle's disappearance. Ida clocks Pete's growing appreciation for Rothstein's work. Alma approaches Marjorie Saubers. During Lou's trial, Pace calls H
Bad to Worse
Oct 15, 2019
Alma gives Pete a scare and instructs Morris to do the same.Pete revisits the local bookstore. Hodges and Jerome fear for Holly ahead of her taking the stand.Finkelstein tells Lou
The End of the Beginning
Oct 22, 2019
Jerome discovers a connection between Alma and Rothstein. After an attempt by Morris fails, Alma pays a visit to Second Story Books. Hodges visits the Saubers family and confirms t
Mommy Deadest
Oct 29, 2019
Holly takes on a questionable roommate. After receiving an unexpected visitor, Ida seeks advice from Hodges. Alma and Morris decide they need more leverage.
Crunch Time
Nov 5, 2019
Hodges and Jerome have a breakthrough in the Rothstein case. Holly gets a strange inheritance. Morris makes a frightening discovery.
Burning Man
Nov 12, 2019
Hodges gets an unexpected call. Pete has a plan. Morris starts to feel the heat.