Vrijland: 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 Vrijland 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
Episode 1
Sep 3, 2012 · 7 min
A new family moves into the village to run Gruwel Geertje's old hotel. Father Toon, mother Maria, the twins Barry and Milou, and Ana and Carmen have come from Argentina to breathe
Episode 2
Sep 3, 2012 · 7 min
Another new face in the village is Sam. She and her mother Inge have moved to Rijland because Inge is an archaeologist working on a project in the village. And then we meet Li, wh
Episode 3
Sep 4, 2012 · 7 min
When Alfred finally arrives and unveils the statue, everyone is astonished. The statue has a wig and sunglasses! Timon and Joep deny they did it. Alfred is in trouble; if he doesn'
Episode 4
Sep 5, 2012 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are terrified when Gruwel Geertje appears in the garden! But who is Gruwel Geertje, really? Someone has disguised themselves! Timon and Joep are searching for a trea
Episode 5
Sep 6, 2012 · 7 min
Milou keeps asking Victor about his family. Victor doesn't like this and makes a threatening remark about Coco's permits. This frightens Milou! Timon and Joep have a plan to distra
Episode 6
Sep 7, 2012 · 7 min
Chaos ensues at the hotel due to the fire alarm, a burnt pan, and unexpected guests! Timon and Joep are digging against something hard—is this the treasure?! They've destroyed all
Episode 7
Sep 10, 2012 · 7 min
Milou has to babysit guest Spencer, but isn't that fun? Milou also gets a bad feeling when Victor lashes out at her.
Episode 8
Sep 11, 2012 · 7 min
Milou is furious with Victor and completely loses trust in him. Timon and Joep sound the alarm. They hope to become rich and famous from their garden find. Toon panics...
Episode 9
Sep 12, 2012 · 7 min
Sam wants to take a picture of the bomb, but Inge can't know. Marjolein makes a deal with Sam and helps her with the photo.
Episode 10
Sep 13, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal and Li think they've found the Rijland thief and speak to him with a lie detector. But does the device actually work?
Episode 11
Sep 14, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal accuses Alfred of the theft. Victor laughs at her and handcuffs her to a pole. How does she get free? Li and Ouwe Kees think they've caught the thief red-handed...
Episode 12
Sep 17, 2012 · 7 min
Victor catches Milou, Marjolein, and Sam at Coco's. It's far too dangerous there! The mysterious CSI sends Li drawings he can use to create a device.
Episode 13
Sep 18, 2012 · 7 min
Alfred gives up; putting Rijland on the map won't work anyway. Victor has to go to his mother's house in the city, but he doesn't want to. He sees another opportunity! Sam wants a
Episode 14
Sep 19, 2012 · 7 min
Sam is stopped by security at the hotel, but slips past the fence anyway (with a camera). Will she succeed, or will she be caught?
Episode 15
Sep 20, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse and Barry have been punished for cleaning windows. However, they manage to lure Karin and Toon away and quickly escape.
Episode 16
Sep 21, 2012 · 7 min
Marjolein and Sam are looking for Milou in the woods, but they return without her. Toon, Maria, and Karin are worried about the girls.
Episode 17
Sep 24, 2012 · 7 min
The deputy wants more research on natural gas and is impressed when Victor comes up with a plan. Sam and Marjolein find Milou's scarf in the woods.
Episode 18
Sep 25, 2012 · 7 min
Sam investigates. Will she discover the mayor is lying? Li fingerprints several villagers and finds a match!
Episode 19
Sep 26, 2012 · 7 min
Sam and Marjolein tell Spoor about the bomb and everything. Spoor wants to go to the warehouse with them, but then he's called away: The thief has struck again.
Episode 20
Sep 27, 2012 · 7 min
Barry and Jesse do chores and walk past Bea's house with groceries. When they see a delicious cake, they eat it and are caught red-handed.
Episode 21
Sep 28, 2012 · 7 min
Bea holds Barry and Jesse at gunpoint. When she calls Spoor, the boys use her gnomes as a shield and flee. Timon wants to earn money.
Episode 22
Oct 1, 2012 · 7 min
Sam tries to convince Marjolein and Spoor that the mayor is lying, but when the three of them arrive at the warehouse, everything is gone. No car and no bomb...
Episode 23
Oct 2, 2012 · 7 min
Sam decides to go to the mayor to ask for an explanation. Marjolein wants to make amends with her and goes with her.
Episode 24
Oct 3, 2012 · 7 min
Victor and Alfred make excuses to avoid Sam's accusation. Joep and Timon tell Chantal that Jesse and Barry are the Rijland thieves!
Episode 25
Oct 4, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse and Barry are caught by Li in the junk shop, but Jesse denies they are the Rijland thieves. Karin is happy when she hears that Marjolein and Sam are arguing...
Episode 26
Oct 5, 2012 · 7 min
Li is at the barn, but CSI wants him to leave. It's too dangerous! Li sees someone walking, is that the Rijland thief? Chantal is recording an item about animal abuse.
Episode 27
Oct 8, 2012 · 7 min
Marjolein wants to flee with the evidence, but just then the investigator appears before her. Sam is happy when Marjolein believes her!
Episode 28
Oct 9, 2012 · 7 min
The deputy is furious when he hears that lists have been stolen by a child. Barry happily chats with the prince and believes everything he says.
Episode 29
Oct 10, 2012 · 7 min
Sam lies to Karin, but Marjolein has a hard time with it. Chantal secretly lures Doggie away from Milou. That turns out to be not very smart.
Episode 30
Oct 11, 2012 · 7 min
Timon comes up with an idea to make money: cash! Joep doesn't think it's a good idea. Victor catches Marjolein and erases all the evidence!
Episode 31
Oct 12, 2012 · 7 min
Milou organizes a birthday party for the animal abuser who turns out not to be an animal abuser. Joep is quite annoyed with Timon, but gets back at him!
Episode 32
Oct 15, 2012 · 7 min
Milou has a good scoop for Chantal! Li is preparing for a date with... CSI Rijland! A little later, Li is very disappointed. Why?
Episode 33
Oct 16, 2012 · 7 min
Timon and Joep's vacuum cleaner is gone. The boys are shocked: where is it? The hotel has to go because of natural gas. Alfred tells Toon and Maria that their building is too old..
Episode 34
Oct 17, 2012 · 7 min
Sam and Marjolein get into a fight when Sam refuses to stop investigating. Chantal, who's filming, brings Mr. Wieman inside for the surprise party.
Episode 35
Oct 18, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal is filming the hotel's opening in the hotel kitchen. Tension is high because the reviewer is coming.
Episode 36
Oct 19, 2012 · 7 min
Researcher Mark buys the bomb shrapnel from Timon and Joep. He loses a mysterious USB stick while paying. Li doesn't understand why Julia isn't saying anything anymore...
Episode 37
Oct 22, 2012 · 7 min
Barry tells Chantal everything, as long as she doesn't tell anyone. So, no filming either. So, that's the end of the scoop.
Episode 38
Oct 23, 2012 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are both afraid to keep the flash drive with them. There are men looking for the USB drive. Lodewijk steals Chantal's camera.
Episode 39
Oct 24, 2012 · 7 min
Victor makes the reviewer's soup inedible... and Sam catches him! Will Sam finally have proof, or will things go wrong again?
Episode 40
Oct 25, 2012 · 7 min
Sam has been expelled from the hotel, so Marjolein must now keep a close eye on Victor. Will he ruin the opening with the reviewer, or can Marjolein stop him?
Episode 41
Oct 26, 2012 · 7 min
Victor has managed it... the hotel will have to close early. Coco is acting very differently, and Milou is worried. What's wrong with her horse?
Episode 42
Oct 29, 2012 · 7 min
Li has accidentally found what Joep and Timon are looking for, but should he be happy about it? Sam doesn't know what to do anymore; she hates it in Rijland...
Episode 43
Oct 30, 2012 · 7 min
Li has hidden from the security guards. He wants to go underground but can't get to CSI. Victor is distraught and tells Alfred all about the salad.
Episode 44
Oct 31, 2012 · 7 min
Sam runs away from Rijland; she wants to move! Li is secretly setting traps, but Jesse sees him. Milou says goodbye to Coco in tears.
Episode 45
Nov 1, 2012 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are desperately searching for the USB drive. Timon challenges Joep to question the farmer. Or is he afraid?
Episode 46
Nov 2, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal tries to lure Lodewijk out of the caravan so he doesn't see her scoop on TV. Does she succeed? Timon gets caught in Li's trap. Joep and Li laugh about it.
Episode 47
Nov 5, 2012 · 7 min
Alfred bribes the vet to keep Coco's cause of death secret. Sam isn't happy about this at all! Li makes a deal with Timon and Joep about the USB drive.
Episode 48
Nov 6, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse thinks it's cool that Chantal was on TV and he wants a job like that too. Sam is shocked that her mother has a crush on Alfred!
Episode 49
Nov 7, 2012 · 7 min
Sam eavesdrops on a mysterious phone call from the vet. Is Alfred bribing the vet? Chantal and Jesse are looking for Albert the turtle.
Episode 50
Nov 8, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal gets a new assignment from Roberta in the woods, but she doesn't dare go alone. Jesse doesn't want to help anymore. When Chantal is alone in the woods filming, she's shocke
Episode 51
Nov 9, 2012 · 7 min
The security guards have Li and want the USB drive. Timon and Joep try to help Li escape. Will they succeed?
Episode 52
Dec 6, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse is desperately searching for more information about the "unknown girl" and climbs to her window. Li examines the pepper and discovers that it contains deadly poison...
Episode 53
Dec 7, 2012 · 7 min
Alfred wants to tell the Rijland residents the truth about the gas. The deputy forbids it, forcing him to come up with an excuse.
Episode 54
Dec 10, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse tells Karin about the locked-up girl. Karin refuses to hear about it and forbids Jesse to get involved. Victor has taken the handle and is burning it...
Episode 55
Dec 11, 2012 · 7 min
Milou and Barry are arguing again about Victor. Milou is fed up with Barry's accusations. Roberta interviews Chantal about the alien, but then something happens.
Episode 56
Dec 12, 2012 · 7 min
Sam tells Li and Marjolein that she's heard Alfred wants to clear out the entire village. When Sam hears that Victor stole the evidence, she's furious. What now?
Episode 57
Dec 13, 2012 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are now very worried; there was a similar tick on their saddles. Chantal is also worried; there have been many sightings in the area.
Episode 58
Dec 14, 2012 · 7 min
Barry and Li arrive at Sam and Marjolein's house. Barry has messed up again, time for plan B: they have to call the investigator. In Alfred's voice. There's karaoke at the hotel...
Episode 59
Dec 17, 2012 · 7 min
Jesse is angry that Chantal isn't going with him as agreed. Chantal wants him to go with her for Te$$a. Jesse resigns.
Episode 60
Dec 18, 2012 · 7 min
Inge gives Alfred an idea to get people out of their homes. Toon is busy at the hotel with pop star Te$$a's soufflé.
Episode 61
Dec 19, 2012 · 7 min
Sam has the recordings of Alfred's voice. She shows them to Barry and Marjolein, but then Victor comes in. Tension... Chantal is hanging around the hotel for Te$$a.
Episode 62
Dec 20, 2012 · 7 min
Te$$a is very angry when her dog Lulu disappears. Chantal finds the dog, but also admits it was her fault. How does Te$$a take that?
Episode 63
Dec 21, 2012 · 7 min
When Lodewijk sees Victor, he recognizes him from the fire when Victor burned the bottle. Victor is rude to Lodewijk, but that's not smart.
Episode 64
Dec 24, 2012 · 7 min
Inge doesn't understand Sam. She doesn't believe her stories about Alfred. Sam walks away angrily. Victor sees an expensive necklace lying there and puts it in his pocket.
Episode 65
Dec 25, 2012 · 7 min
Chantal and Jesse go to play soccer with Julia, but lose track of time. They see Julia's mother cycling home and have to make sure they get home sooner.
Episode 66
Dec 26, 2012 · 7 min
Li offers Barry a job at the junk shop and immediately questions whether that was such a smart move. Timon and Joep spot the criminal organization Rijland Angels.
Episode 67
Dec 27, 2012 · 7 min
Alfred addresses the village: Sam was right, something is going on in Rijland, something serious. What's going on? Timon gets on the motorcycle in the Rijland shed...
Episode 68
Dec 28, 2012 · 7 min
Sam has called a longhorn beetle specialist and needs Alfred's piece of wood. The Rijland Angels hold Timon and Joep captive. Timon distracts them, and they flee...
Episode 69
Dec 31, 2012 · 7 min
Barry attacks Victor, and Milou joins him. Toon wants to go to the police, but Alfred manages to stop them. He makes sure Victor doesn't get away with it.
Episode 70
Jan 1, 2013 · 7 min
Lodewijk comforts Milou, who is upset about Coco. He calls his uncle when she's gone. What could he be planning? Jesse is outside with Julia.
Episode 71
Jan 2, 2013 · 7 min
Jesse surfaces, but the wheelchair is broken. What should they do now? Michel from the Rijland Angels gives Joep and Timon instructions: they have to deliver a package.
Episode 72
Jan 3, 2013 · 7 min
Sam and Marjolein go looking for the researcher. They see Mark and quickly follow him on their bikes. Timon is scared; he has to take a bravery test with the Rijland Angels.
Episode 73
Jan 4, 2013 · 7 min
Lodewijk has arranged a surprise for Milou, but Milou doesn't like it and is angry. Mark is trapped, but doesn't tell him anything about the woodworms.
Episode 74
Jan 7, 2013 · 7 min
Alfred anxiously leaves a voicemail message on Mark. Victor explains that he's been following Sam. He's sure she knows more about Mark. But Alfred doesn't want to hear it anymore..
Episode 75
Jan 8, 2013 · 7 min
Milou apologizes to Barry for not believing him. Barry just stole food and drinks for Mark and the others. When Maria notices, Barry pretends he's going...
Episode 76
Jan 9, 2013 · 7 min
Barry has fallen asleep and Mark is almost free when Sam arrives. Sam then decides to continue the kidnapping all night long.
Episode 77
Jan 10, 2013 · 7 min
Li has found a cabin in the woods where they can hide Mark. Mark remains silent, so they decide to transport him. But how? In an old washing machine.
Episode 78
Jan 11, 2013 · 7 min
Victor approaches Alfred and demands they go to the junk shop to find Mark. Sam has kidnapped him!
Episode 79
Jan 14, 2013 · 7 min
Mark drops his glasses to leave a trail. The deputy, unlike Alfred, listens to Victor. They agree that Victor will...
Episode 80
Jan 15, 2013 · 7 min
Li and Sam are looking up information on the computer about hypnosis, hoping they can use it to help Mark the researcher. The hypnosis session seems to be working.
Episode 81
Jan 16, 2013 · 7 min
Joep has brought some food for the detectives. He secretly slips a walkie-talkie into their bag. He tapes the other walkie-talkie under his shirt. What's he going to...
Episode 82
Jan 17, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein and Sam don't know what to do with Mark. They decide they need to take a completely different approach...act nice!
Episode 83
Jan 18, 2013 · 7 min
Sam, Li, and Barry hear the police dogs nearby. What now? Barry has a plan. He's going to distract them. Spoor gets a call... the village is hysterical because a bear is on the loo
Episode 84
Jan 21, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein tries to contact Sam via walkie-talkie. She's caught by Karin and Victor. Karin falls for the excuse, but Victor sees through it.
Episode 85
Jan 22, 2013 · 7 min
Victor keeps harping on Marjolein about how wonderful the therapy is and how embarrassed he is. Lodewijk sees Milou secretly looking at tickets to Argentina.
Episode 86
Jan 23, 2013 · 7 min
Milou talks a wealthy woman into lying to her, claiming Julia actually needs surgery in America. It'll cost €30,000. Does the woman fall for it? Li wants to go to the police.
Episode 87
Jan 24, 2013 · 7 min
Milou feels incredibly guilty and confesses to Lodewijk what she did. Will he tell Julia?
Episode 88
Jan 25, 2013 · 7 min
Jesse is furious with Milou and tells the audience what she's done. Chaos ensues, and everyone wants their money back... So, no wheelchair.
Episode 89
Jan 28, 2013 · 7 min
Milou tells Maria and Toon what she did. She starts crying. She did it for them. The cabin is raided, but no one is there.
Episode 90
Jan 29, 2013 · 7 min
Victor, the deputy, and Alfred are waiting at the exchange point, but no one is there. The deputy is worried and wants them to take Old Kees back to the station.
Episode 91
Jan 30, 2013 · 7 min
Joep makes apple pie for his date. When Joep isn't looking, Timon sneaks chili pepper into the dough. Marjolein comes to Sam's house and asks if everything is going well.
Episode 92
Jan 31, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein is angry, Li is upset, and because of Sam, Old Kees is still in jail. Li decides to turn herself in so Kees can be released. Victor comes up with an idea and flatters Ing
Episode 93
Feb 1, 2013 · 7 min
Joep and Timon climb onto the beam above the water to fight for Marli. Joep falls into the water. But where is he now?
Episode 94
Feb 4, 2013 · 7 min
Victor pressures Marjolein to find out where Mark is. Nel is overly concerned when Julia wants to build a soapbox with Jesse. Timon bluffs to make money.
Episode 95
Feb 5, 2013 · 7 min
Victor knows where Mark is and goes to his father. Alfred gets angry with Victor, thinking it's all gone too far. Marjolein asks Li for help, but...
Episode 96
Feb 6, 2013 · 7 min
Sam runs away when she hears people approaching. Chantal discovers that Milou has a special gift. Chantal wants to create a new show.
Episode 97
Feb 7, 2013 · 7 min
Victor and Sam both receive unfavorable news. Magic Milou makes a prediction that comes true. Is she truly gifted? Li comes to help with the soapbox.
Episode 98
Feb 8, 2013 · 7 min
Julia comes up with the idea of making her own soapbox and secretly leaves a note with Li and Jesse. Alfred and Victor offer Karin to organize the lottery.
Episode 99
Feb 11, 2013 · 7 min
Chantal is absolutely thrilled with her new show with the mysterious Milou. Sam is grumpy, and Inge tries to cheer her up. Julia is having a soapbox competition.
Episode 101
Feb 13, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein wants to make amends with Barry and Li. Timon and Joep go to Aunt Rita and say they're going to save the petting zoo. Mysterious Milou doesn't dare perform anymore...
Episode 102
Feb 14, 2013 · 7 min
Timon tries to prevent it, but Aunt Rita tells Spoor everything. Victor just has to make sure Sam gets a ticket.
Episode 103
Feb 15, 2013 · 7 min
Li receives a food bank lottery ticket in the mail. Lodewijk gets away with Pepita just in time.
Episode 104
Feb 18, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein, Barry, Li, and Sam are going on vacation. But Barry is the only one who's excited. Alfred and Victor make a plan for signing the contracts.
Episode 105
Feb 19, 2013 · 7 min
Welmoed's bus breaks down, but luckily Li knows how to fix it. Joep gets a scolding from crazy Bea. Milou reads Barry's letter, which says that...
Episode 106
Feb 20, 2013 · 7 min
Barry and Pip hatch a plan to make up with his friends. Joep chases the poachers' truck. Alfred asks Maria if it's okay...
Episode 107
Feb 21, 2013 · 7 min
Milou calls Mrs. Lijdensweg, the longhorn beetle specialist. Joep is waiting for Timon so they can save the rabbits together. Unfortunately, Chantal has very different plans for Ti
Episode 108
Feb 22, 2013 · 7 min
When Joep walks through the woods, he finds Julia. Julia was on her way to the poachers to collect evidence. Chantal and Timon find their mother's diary.
Episode 109
Feb 25, 2013 · 7 min
Milou wants to know where Barry is; she needs to talk to him. Julia and Joep want to release the rabbits; hopefully, they won't be seen. Barry and Pip are walking in circles...
Episode 110
Feb 26, 2013 · 7 min
Julia and Joep try to break open the cages, but then Bea suddenly appears in front of them. Sam and Li find Barry and Pip, but where has Marjolein gone?
Episode 111
Feb 27, 2013 · 7 min
Marjolein isn't allowed to say anything to the others, so Victor orders Welmoed to lock her up. Jesse and Julia devise a plan to trap the poachers.
Episode 112
Feb 28, 2013 · 7 min
Sam has found Lurkje, and Marjolein would never leave without her teddy bear. Milou and Lodewijk devise a plan to stop the contracts from being signed.
Episode 113
Mar 1, 2013 · 7 min
Chantal and Timon pursue their mother. Lodewijk and Milou think their plan has worked, but Alfred has another idea.
Episode 114
Mar 4, 2013 · 7 min
Chantal and Timon have proof that Wiebe is involved with their mother and want to tell their father. Sam gives up, Rijland is lost. Marjolein doesn't give up...
Episode 115
Mar 5, 2013 · 7 min
Julia and Jesse are bored. Julia wants to do something exciting, but then Grandma comes over.
Episode 116
Mar 6, 2013 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are done carrying things, but they can immediately start a new job. Inge and Alfred ask Victor and Sam to be bridesmaids and pageboys...
Episode 117
Mar 7, 2013 · 7 min
Timon and Joep have botched their job and lost all their money. Fortunately, a lifesaver quickly arrives.
Episode 118
Mar 8, 2013 · 7 min
Today is the big day: Alfred and Inge are getting married. Li and Old Kees are on their way to the wedding when Kees rips his pants. He goes back to get a new pair...
Episode 119
Mar 11, 2013 · 7 min
Inge is completely distraught when she discovers what Alfred has done. When Marjolein arrives at the junk shop, she hears from Li that Old Kees has had an accident.
Episode 120
Mar 12, 2013 · 7 min
Inge and Sam go talk to Alfred. Victor visits Old Kees to get him to sign the contract after all. Timon and Joep get behind the wheel of the police car...
Episode 121
Mar 13, 2013 · 7 min
Spoor is distraught when he discovers his car is missing. Milou is visited by an old, strange man named Max.
Episode 122
Mar 14, 2013 · 7 min
Timon and Joep are furious, Spoor has caught them. The occupiers won't leave the junk shop, and the deputy is threatening harsh measures.
Episode 123
Mar 15, 2013 · 7 min
Lodewijk hears from Maria and Milou that Max is confused and that Grandma Geertje wasn't a painter after all. Jesse and Pip are busy distributing food parcels.
Episode 124
Mar 18, 2013 · 7 min
The occupiers go to Alfred's house. The contracts must be torn up! Pip and Jesse try to lure the respectable woman into a trap.
Episode 125
Mar 19, 2013 · 7 min
Everyone leaves the mayor's house. They all give up. Milou and Lodewijk are helping Mario pack when they make a remarkable discovery.
Episode 127
Mar 21, 2013 · 7 min
Milou wants to sell Grandma Geertje's painting. Lodewijk thinks it's a shame; it's such a beautiful painting. Timon and Joep offer Roberta a photoshoot.
Episode 128
Mar 22, 2013 · 7 min
Chantal, Li, Barry, Sam, and Julia are still trying to steal the deputy's briefcase. Will they succeed this time? Lodewijk has a plan to ensure that Milou...
Episode 129
Mar 25, 2013 · 7 min
Milou is shocked when she hears from Maria and Toon that they can already move into their new house. The deputy realizes his suitcase has been swapped. But he laughs...
Episode 130
Mar 26, 2013 · 7 min
Sam isn't sure she can trust Victor, but they have nothing left to lose. Milou and Lodewijk have hung all the artwork. The exhibition is ready...
Episode 131
Mar 27, 2013 · 7 min
The deputy realizes that Victor can't be trusted either. He locks him up along with his father. Marjolein, Sam, Barry, and Li ask the neighbors to join them...
Episode 132
Mar 28, 2013 · 7 min
Chantal has no intention of giving up Rijland. She devises a new plan to stop the bulldozers. Will she succeed?
Episode 133
Mar 29, 2013 · 7 min
The Rijlanders continue to demonstrate. Will they succeed in saving Rijland?