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Southland· Season 3 · Episode 2

Punching Water

S03E02·7.3·January 11, 2011·1h·TNT

Sammy and Nate feel threatened when Sal calls in Lydia and Josie to help them solve a series of gang murders. John and Ben switch partners during Dewey's first day back from rehab.

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#9In Season 3of 10 rated episodes
#26All-timeof 43 rated episodes
−0.8vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.1
2011First airedJanuary 11, 2011

Guest stars

C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas Howellas Officer Billy "Dewey" DudekJamie McShaneJamie McShaneas Sergeant Terry HillEmily BerglEmily Berglas Tammi BryantJenny GagoJenny Gagoas Detective Josie Ochoa
Victor AlfieriVictor Alfierias Victor Cifuentes
Stacy HaidukStacy Haidukas Sally
Brandon FobbsBrandon Fobbsas Officer Aaron Stanley
Rolando MolinaRolando Molinaas Chuy
Karim PrinceKarim Princeas Greg Robinson
Cory TuckerCory Tuckeras Dan Charnes
Mario CortezMario Cortezas Officer Munoz
Joe RenteriaJoe Renteriaas Pedro
David A. Greenas Romeo
Sassoun Hagopianas Armenian Mgr.

Crew

Christopher ChulackChristopher ChulackDirector
Cheo Hodari CokerCheo Hodari CokerWriter

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