Lethal Weapon (2016–2019)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action, Crime3 seasons, 55 episodes
Lethal Weapon posterReview score: 77%

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Plot

Combining action and drama with ride-or-die friendship and humor, Lethal Weapon reimagines the hit movie franchise, as it follows classic cop duo Riggs and Murtaugh, who work a crime-ridden beat in modern-day Los Angeles. Grief-stricken after the loss of his young wife and unborn child, ex-Navy SEAL-turned-detective Martin Riggs moves to California to "start over" at the LAPD. He's paired up with Roger Murtaugh, who's just coming back to the job after a near-fatal heart attack. Riggs' penchant for diving headfirst into the line of fire immediately clashes with Murtaugh's prudent, by-the-book technique.

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  1. 01Lethal Weapon S01E17A Problem Like MariaS01E17 · 8.4Riggs and Murtaugh team up again with Palmer, and together they gain inside knowledge of dangerous new cartel operations. As Riggs’ attachment to Palmer deepens, so do his impulsive actions, further worrying Avery and Delgado. Trish explores the potential of an amazing new career opportunity.
  2. 02Lethal Weapon S02E02Dancing in SeptemberS02E02 · 8.3A doctor is found dead in the pool of a wellness clinic. Riggs suspects a drug angle and asks Agent Palmer for help.
  3. 03Lethal Weapon S01E18CommencementS01E18 · 8.3Riggs makes a shocking discovery about Miranda’s death that leads him back to the cartel in a frantic search for answers. His wild desperation leaves Murtaugh torn between his commitment to his partner and his commitment to his family.

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2016–17Aired 7.7Season avg
  1. S01E01Lethal Weapon S01E01PilotSeptember 21, 2016 7.0A slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he's partnered with a veteran detective trying to
  2. S01E02Lethal Weapon S01E02Surf N TurfSeptember 28, 2016 7.2A noise complaint at a boxer's home leads Riggs and Murtaugh to a case involving illegal gun runners and Riggs becomes personally invested i
  3. S01E03Lethal Weapon S01E03Best BudsOctober 5, 2016 7.3Riggs and Murtaugh's investigation of a drug cartel reunites Murtaugh with his former T.O. Riggs avoids the reality of Miranda's death by di
  4. S01E04Lethal Weapon S01E04There Goes the NeighborhoodOctober 12, 2016 7.3A string of burglaries hits close to home for Murtaugh when one occurs in his own neighborhood, and it gets just as personal for Riggs when
  5. S01E05Lethal Weapon S01E05Spilt MilkOctober 19, 2016 7.6Murtaugh delves deep into the psyche of a former navy seal who is wanted for criminal activity, and draws parallels between him and his part
  6. S01E06Lethal Weapon S01E06Ties That BindNovember 9, 2016 7.8The investigation of a young model's murder leads Riggs and Murtaugh to one of L.A.'s wealthiest families and Riggs is jolted when an old fr
  7. S01E07Lethal Weapon S01E07Fashion PoliceNovember 16, 2016 7.6Riggs and Murtaugh look into the murder of one of L.A.'s fashion expeditors and discover an underground DEA operation. With Trish and the ki
  8. S01E08Lethal Weapon S01E08Can I Get a Witness?November 30, 2016 7.5When a million dollar casino heist takes a deadly turn, Riggs befriends the only credible witness, an eight-year-old boy, and takes him into
  9. S01E09Lethal Weapon S01E09Jingle Bell GlockDecember 7, 2016 7.9The whole precinct’s holiday celebrations are cut short when they’re called to examine a ruthless homicide.
  10. S01E10Lethal Weapon S01E10HomebodiesDecember 21, 2016 7.8After investigating the murder of a millennial 'designer drug' dealer, Riggs and Murtaugh find themselves in a violent turf war between a ne
  11. S01E11Lethal Weapon S01E11LawmenJanuary 10, 2017 8.2Murtaugh and Riggs suspect misuse of power in the LA Sheriff's department when they investigate the killing of a Texas Ranger.
  12. S01E12Lethal Weapon S01E12Brotherly LoveJanuary 18, 2017 7.8When a car containing massive amounts of cocaine is stolen from an impound lot, Riggs and Murtaugh become embroiled in a notorious car theft
  13. S01E13Lethal Weapon S01E13The Seal Is BrokenJanuary 25, 2017 7.7Riggs and Murtaugh examine a series of violent crimes with one thing in common—the victims are all members of the same church. Riggs faces a
  14. S01E14Lethal Weapon S01E14The Murtaugh FileFebruary 8, 2017 8.2A brutal car crash reveals that Cahill is the target of a murderous stalker, causing Riggs and Murtaugh to turn the tables and start asking
  15. S01E15Lethal Weapon S01E15As Good as It GetzFebruary 15, 2017 7.8Riggs and Murtaugh are forced to work with DEA agent Karen Palmer—again— to protect Leo Getz, an ambulance-chasing attorney who was linked t
  16. S01E16Lethal Weapon S01E16Unnecessary RoughnessFebruary 22, 2017 7.4A murder involving a high school football phenomenon draws Riggs and Murtaugh into the lucrative—and corrupt—world of college recruiting. Mu
  17. S01E17Lethal Weapon S01E17Season's bestA Problem Like MariaMarch 8, 2017 8.4Riggs and Murtaugh team up again with Palmer, and together they gain inside knowledge of dangerous new cartel operations. As Riggs’ attachme
  18. S01E18Lethal Weapon S01E18CommencementMarch 15, 2017 8.3Riggs makes a shocking discovery about Miranda’s death that leads him back to the cartel in a frantic search for answers. His wild desperati

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode22Episodes2017–18Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Lethal Weapon S02E01El Gringo LocoSeptember 26, 2017 7.4Murtaugh follows Riggs down to Mexico, where he plans to avenge his wife's death and finish off Tito Flores once and for all. Once back in t
  2. S02E02Lethal Weapon S02E02Season's bestDancing in SeptemberOctober 3, 2017 8.3A doctor is found dead in the pool of a wellness clinic. Riggs suspects a drug angle and asks Agent Palmer for help.
  3. S02E03Lethal Weapon S02E03Born to RunOctober 10, 2017 7.6Murtaugh and Riggs investigate the mysterious death of famous singer Shaye's bodyguard. Murtaugh turns to his daughter—a fan of the singer—t
  4. S02E04Lethal Weapon S02E04Flight RiskOctober 17, 2017 7.4Murtaugh and Riggs respond to a robbery that takes place 20,000 feet in the air. The investigation turns into an ongoing hunt for an unrelia
  5. S02E05Lethal Weapon S02E05Let It RideNovember 7, 2017 7.3Murtaugh and Riggs investigate a death that occurs moments before the victim's bet wins a horse race. Leo Getz insists it's a homicide and a
  6. S02E06Lethal Weapon S02E06Gold RushNovember 14, 2017 7.5Riggs is reunited with childhood friends and comes to realize they might be mixed up in the robbery-homicide case he and Murtaugh are invest
  7. S02E07Lethal Weapon S02E07BirdwatchingNovember 21, 2017 7.6Riggs and Murtaugh investigate the death of a surfer. Murtaugh grows suspicious of Trish's new friend, with whom she's been working on a cha
  8. S02E08Lethal Weapon S02E08Fork-Getta-Bout ItNovember 28, 2017 7.6Riggs and Murtaugh are led into the underground mob world as they investigate a murder in a hospital. Murtaugh learns that Riana is secretly
  9. S02E09Lethal Weapon S02E09Fools Rush InDecember 5, 2017 7.5Riggs and Murtaugh are drawn into a fatal world of conspiracy theories. Riggs' relationship with Molly evolves. Murtaugh and Trish attempt t
  10. S02E10Lethal Weapon S02E10Wreck the HallsDecember 12, 2017 7.5It's Christmas time and the Murtaugh family is headed to Hawaii. Murtaugh's vacation is put on hold when he and Riggs are called to a homici
  11. S02E11Lethal Weapon S02E11Funny MoneyJanuary 2, 2018 7.4Riggs and Murtaugh are thrown into the world of counterfeit money. When a group of teenagers inadvertently gets involved, it strikes a chord
  12. S02E12Lethal Weapon S02E12Diggin' Up DirtJanuary 9, 2018 7.4Riggs takes a trip down memory lane while visiting his father-in-law in prison, which reminds him about an old secret regarding his deceased
  13. S02E13Lethal Weapon S02E13Better Living Through ChemistryJanuary 16, 2018 7.4Murtaugh and Riggs respond to the murder of an escaped patient of Dr. Cahill's who mysteriously goes off the rails. Riggs' anger gets the be
  14. S02E14Lethal Weapon S02E14Double Shot of BaileysJanuary 23, 2018 7.5Bailey's sister runs into trouble with the law, and she must decide how far she'll go to protect her family. Murtaugh must help Riana naviga
  15. S02E15Lethal Weapon S02E15An Inconvenient RuthFebruary 6, 2018 7.7Murtaugh and Riggs search for the culprit of a local jewelry heist. Murtaugh gets called 'grandpa' by another parent while at the playground
  16. S02E16Lethal Weapon S02E16RuthlessFebruary 27, 2018 7.4After the city's gun buy-back program is robbed, the team is on a hunt for those responsible. Murtaugh walks on thin ice with Trish. Riggs f
  17. S02E17Lethal Weapon S02E17The Odd CoupleMarch 6, 2018 7.2After the fatal end to an argument on a construction site, the squad works to untangle facts about the incident. Riggs struggles to rekindle
  18. S02E18Lethal Weapon S02E18Frankie Comes to HollywoodApril 10, 2018 7.2The duo sets out to unlock a case about a veteran hitman who Murtaugh has followed for years. Riggs struggles to find a connection with his
  19. S02E19Lethal Weapon S02E19Leo Getz HitchedApril 17, 2018 6.9When Riggs and Murtaugh attend Leo Getz's surprise wedding, they end up investigating a missing person. Riggs comes face to face with someon
  20. S02E20Lethal Weapon S02E20Jesse's GirlApril 24, 2018 7.0After a mansion break-in turns into a homicide, Murtaugh and Riggs set out to find the culprit. Murtaugh and Trish question their trust in R
  21. S02E21Lethal Weapon S02E21Family TiesMay 1, 2018 7.4On Murtaugh's first day on the job as interim captain, the wife of a popular businessman is abducted and the squad finds a connection in the
  22. S02E22Lethal Weapon S02E22One Day MoreMay 8, 2018 6.3The squad is on high alert after an apparent threat is made on Riggs' life. With Murtaugh taking on more responsibility at work, he and Rigg

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode15Episodes2018–19Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S03E01Lethal Weapon S03E01In the Same BoatSeptember 25, 2018 6.9Former international CIA operative, Wesley Cole returns home and assumes duty as a police officer with the LAPD. Cole will find himself navi
  2. S03E02Lethal Weapon S03E02Need to KnowOctober 2, 2018 7.3New partners Murtaugh and Cole attempt to find a steady rhythm as they work to solve the murder of a finance executive. Cole navigates his r
  3. S03E03Lethal Weapon S03E03A Whole Lotto TroubleOctober 9, 2018 7.1Cole juggles the realities of his job and his duty to be a good parent, as he and Murtaugh work together to bust a gang running a lottery sc
  4. S03E04Lethal Weapon S03E04Leo Getz JusticeOctober 16, 2018 7.0Cole reflects upon his time working for the CIA, as a person from the past makes a startling reappearance. Murtaugh struggles with his own m
  5. S03E05Lethal Weapon S03E05Get the PictureOctober 30, 2018 7.7Murtaugh and Cole investigate a robbery of a truck filled with fine art. Cole deals with lingering feelings for Natalie following a new deve
  6. S03E06Lethal Weapon S03E06PanamaNovember 6, 2018 7.8Cole confronts his past when his former mentor delivers alarming news, as he and Murtaugh investigate a robbery of safe deposit boxes. Murta
  7. S03E07Lethal Weapon S03E07BaliNovember 13, 2018 7.7Murtaugh turns to Cole's former mentor for help on a high-stakes cartel case. Murtaugh and Trish meet Natalie and Maya for the first time. T
  8. S03E08Lethal Weapon S03E08What the PuckNovember 27, 2018 7.7Cole wants to talk to Natalie about their relationship before it's too late, but a wrench is thrown in his plans after he bumps into a new A
  9. S03E09Lethal Weapon S03E09Season's bestBad SantasDecember 4, 2018 8.0While Cole gets into the holiday spirit for his first Christmas with Maya, Murtaugh hopes he can convince RJ to come back home from Costa Ri
  10. S03E10Lethal Weapon S03E10There Will Be BudJanuary 1, 2019 7.8Cole finds himself on the rebound after Natalie's engagement, and his new romantic interest, Julie, has an unexpected connection to A.D.A. E
  11. S03E11Lethal Weapon S03E11Dial M for MurtaughJanuary 8, 2019 6.6Murtaugh takes a family vacation, but is pulled back into work when he witnesses an alleged abduction. Cole is left to investigate a murder
  12. S03E12Lethal Weapon S03E12The Roger and MeJanuary 15, 2019 8.0Murtaugh and Cole investigate the murder of an underground MMA fighter when Murtaugh realizes his fighting moves aren't as sharp as they onc
  13. S03E13Lethal Weapon S03E13Coyote UglyFebruary 12, 2019 7.7When Cole and Murtaugh investigate a case involving a father and daughter crossing the Mexican border, they end up uncovering a major issue
  14. S03E14Lethal Weapon S03E14A Game of ChickenFebruary 19, 2019 7.4Against Murtaugh's advice, Cole reaches out to Tom Barnes to help with a case that hits close to home, putting Murtaugh and Cole's partnersh
  15. S03E15Lethal Weapon S03E15The Spy Who Loved MeFebruary 26, 2019 7.6When Cole is investigated by the FBI, Murtaugh is forced to question his loyalty to his own partner. Meanwhile, Cole works a case that puts

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Damon WayansDamon WayansRoger MurtaughSeann William ScottSeann William ScottWesley ColeKeesha SharpKeesha SharpTrish MurtaughKevin RahmKevin RahmBrooks AveryJohnathan FernandezJohnathan FernandezScorsese
Michelle Mitchenor
Michelle MitchenorSonya Bailey

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