10 Episodes
Season 3 of Longmire covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:
Season 3, Episode 1: The White Warrior - Walt rushes a gravely wounded Branch to a clinic after he was shot, with Branch insisting his assailant was a "White Warrior" – David Ridges, a man believed dead. A peyote-laced crow feather found in Branch's wound suggests hallucinations. Meanwhile, Walt confesses his wife was murdered, not by cancer, and Henry is arrested for the killer's death. The episode concludes with David Ridges' DNA found in the ashes at the shooting site, implying Branch's shooter was indeed Ridges, despite his supposed death.
Season 3, Episode 2: Of Children and Travelers - Walt and Vic investigate the murder of Polina Yazov, a Russian adoptee, uncovering a dark online "re-homing" network. Polina died protecting another child, Sofia, from abusive adoptive parents. Meanwhile, Henry endures jail beatings from Malachi, leading Cady to become Henry's lawyer. Walt ultimately rescues Sofia, who tells him he reminds her of Polina, a poignant moment of connection.
Season 3, Episode 3: Miss Cheyenne - Walt Longmire investigates the murder of a doctor while serving as a judge for the Miss Cheyenne pageant. The investigation uncovers a dark secret: the victim's father was responsible for decades-old forced sterilizations of Native American women. The killer is ultimately revealed to be Neena Wapasha, one of the women sterilized, seeking revenge for her inability to have children. Meanwhile, Cady successfully secures Henry Standing Bear's release on bail.
Season 3, Episode 4: In the Pines - Walt and his team investigate a wilderness leadership trip after a participant is found dead and others go missing. Concurrently, Branch continues his unauthorized and increasingly obsessive search for his shooter, firmly believing David Ridges, presumed deceased, is alive and responsible. The case leads Walt into a shady underworld connected to a murdered Russian adoptee. The episode concludes with Walt compiling evidence for his wife's murder, while Ruby expresses a chilling desire for revenge.
Season 3, Episode 5: Wanted Man - Walt collaborates with Lucian Connally to narrow suspects in his wife's murder. Concurrently, Branch's erratic pursuit of his shooter escalates, involving abduction and interrogation. The episode concludes with Hector dying, naming David Ridges as his killer, and Branch abandoning his captive, solidifying his troubling descent.
Season 3, Episode 6: Reports of My Death - Walt investigates the death of a homeless man, discovering he is a long-lost heir to a silver-mining fortune. Walt uncovers a conspiracy where the man's sister and a private investigator faked his death to claim the inheritance. Meanwhile, Henry confronts Dina about his stolen money, leading to a bitter end to their relationship.
Season 3, Episode 7: Population 25 - Vic and Sean are kidnapped during a vacation, forcing Walt into an unlikely alliance with Ed Gorski to rescue them. Held captive by a cult, Sean is brutalized. Walt confronts the captors, leading to a violent shootout where Vic and Sean are freed. The ordeal irreversibly damages Vic and Sean's relationship.
Season 3, Episode 8: Harvest - Walt investigates the apparent murder of a farmer, George Linder, whose life insurance policy complicates the case. It's revealed that the insurance agent shot George to ensure his family received the payout after George attempted suicide. Meanwhile, Branch and Cady pursue a lead in Denver for Henry's case. The episode concludes with Vic giving Walt a letter exposing Branch's increasingly unstable behavior, and Branch is seen drinking, appearing very unstable.
Season 3, Episode 9: Counting Coup - Walt investigates Branch's erratic behavior, revealing David Ridges is alive and manipulating him. Henry faces a major trial setback, while Vic finalizes her divorce. Branch escapes custody to confront Ridges, culminating in Branch killing David Ridges, ending their violent feud. Henry makes a drastic move in his own case.
Season 3, Episode 10: Ashes to Ashes - Walt seeks closure for his wife's murder, discovering David Ridges killed Miller Beck before confronting and killing Ridges in self-defense. Branch, suspended, confronts his father, Barlow, who makes the critical reveal of orchestrating Martha's murder to advance Branch's career. The episode concludes with a gunshot, leaving the fates of Branch and Barlow Connally unknown.
