The Sweeney: 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 The Sweeney 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
Selected Target
Sep 6, 1976
While in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery.
In from the Cold
Sep 13, 1976
Regan and Carter go after Billy Medhurst, implicated in a robbery that resulted in a policeman being shot and crippled. But is the past clouding Regan's judgement?
Visiting Fireman
Sep 20, 1976
Regan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.
Tomorrow Man
Sep 27, 1976
Regan is assigned to ensure the safe shipment of a gold bullion consignment.
Taste of Fear
Oct 4, 1976
How will new recruit Bob Hargreaves cope with an investigation into a violent burglary?
Bad Apple
Oct 11, 1976
Regan and Carter go undercover to assess corruption charges made against CID officers.
May
Oct 25, 1976
Regan tries to help out the son of a friend when the lad is implicated in an assault.
Sweet Smell of Succession
Nov 8, 1976
Regan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.
Down to You, Brother
Nov 22, 1976
Regan is fitted up by an ex-con to get his daughter's dodgy boyfriend out of the picture.
Pay Off
Nov 29, 1976
Carter's girlfriend asks him to find a missing villain, but Regan is suspicious.
Loving Arms
Dec 6, 1976
Regan must find the source of illegal guns that are flooding the market.
Lady Luck
Dec 13, 1976
Regan knows the identity of a robber, but has a difficult time proving his guilt.
On the Run
Dec 20, 1976
An armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.