NCIS: Los Angeles season 3#ep67

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| image = NCIS Los Angeles - The 3rd Season.jpg

| caption = Season 3 U.S. DVD cover

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| num_episodes = 24

| network = CBS

| first_aired = {{Start date|2011|9|20}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2012|5|15}}

| episode_list = List of NCIS: Los Angeles episodes

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The third season of NCIS: Los Angeles an American police procedural drama television series, originally aired on CBS from September 20, 2011 to May 15, 2012. The season was produced by Shane Brennan Productions and CBS Television Studios, with Shane Brennan as showrunner and executive producer. A total of 24 episodes were produced. A fictional crossover with Hawaii Five-0 occurred during the season in episode twenty-one.

The season introduces Miguel Ferrer as NCIS Assistant Director Owen Granger.

NCIS: Los Angeles ranked #7 with a total of 16.01 million viewers for the 2011–12 U.S. network television season.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/complete-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars/135785/|title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Viewership: Sunday Night Football Tops, Followed By American Idol, NCIS & Dancing With The Stars|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gormam|first=Bill|date=May 24, 2012|access-date=May 25, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209104211/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/complete-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars/135785/|archive-date=February 9, 2014|df=mdy-all}}

Cast and characters

{{See also|List of NCIS: Los Angeles characters}}

= Main =

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= Special Guests Stars =

Episodes

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|EpisodeNumber = 49

|EpisodeNumber2 = 1

|Title = Lange, H.

|DirectedBy = Tony Wharmby

|WrittenBy = Shane Brennan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|9|20}}

|ProdCode = 301

|Viewers = 16.71{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/21/tuesday-finals-new-girl-glee-ncis-dwts-results-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/104472/|title=Tuesday Finals: New Girl, Glee, NCIS, DWTS Results Adjusted Up; Body of Proof Adjusted Down|last=Seidman|first=Robert|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 21, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924001639/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/21/tuesday-finals-new-girl-glee-ncis-dwts-results-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/104472/|archive-date=September 24, 2011}}

|ShortSummary = The Special Projects team travels to Romania to search for Hetty, while delving into the history of the Comescu crime family, and their connection to Callen. Hetty confronts Alexa, matriarch of the Comescu family, and it is revealed that Callen's grandfather was an OSS agent who killed several members of the family; the Comescus retaliated, killing his mother, but leaving Callen and his sister alive. Meanwhile, Eric and Nell discover that Lauren Hunter, the Office of Special Projects Operations Manager, is a member of the Comescus. It is ultimately revealed that Hunter assumed the identity of Ilena Vadim - a member of the family who distanced herself from them - to infiltrate the Comescu family; the other members of the team are unaware of her exact allegiance until she kills Alexa and retrieves a laptop from the Comescu beach house. The episode ends in a cliffhanger with the other characters realizing that Hetty has been shot by Alexa. She then collapses to the ground, her fate unknown.

Guest starring: Cristine Rose, Craig Robert Young

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|EpisodeNumber = 50

|EpisodeNumber2 = 2

|Title = Cyber Threat

|DirectedBy = Dennis Smith

|WrittenBy = R. Scott Gemmill

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|9|27}}

|ProdCode = 302

|Viewers = 16.26{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/28/tuesday-final-ratings-glee-new-girl-ncisla-dwts-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/105215/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Glee, New Girl, NCIS:LA, DWTS, Biggest Loser Adjusted Up; Body Of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=September 28, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424130949/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/28/tuesday-final-ratings-glee-new-girl-ncisla-dwts-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/105215/|archive-date=April 24, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The NCIS team has to join forces with the NSA to find the creator and controller of a software program linked to a cyber attack against the Department of Defense. Meanwhile, Callen continues searching for more information about his past. The episode ends with Callen confronting Hetty about her knowledge of his past and family.

Guest starring: Heidi Marnhout, Bridget Regan, Anne Son, Nathan Gamble, Jordan Belfi

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|EpisodeNumber = 51

|EpisodeNumber2 = 3

|Title = Backstopped

|DirectedBy = Terrence O'Hara

|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein & Shane Brennan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|4}}

|ProdCode = 303

|Viewers = 14.78{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/05/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-unforgettable-90210-others-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/106228/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Glee, Unforgettable, 90210, Others Adjusted Up; Body of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=October 5, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426191153/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/05/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-unforgettable-90210-others-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/106228/|archive-date=April 26, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Operations Manager Hunter rotates the investigative partnerships during an investigation into the death of a Marine who died during an explosion.

Guest starring: Andrew Elvis Miller, Ethan Wilde

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|EpisodeNumber = 52

|EpisodeNumber2 = 4

|Title = Deadline

|DirectedBy = Kate Woods

|WrittenBy = Gil Grant

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|11}}

|ProdCode = 304

|Viewers = 15.40{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/12/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-ncis-90210-dancing-adjusted-up-ringer-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/106994/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Last Man, NCIS, 90210, Dancing Adjusted Up; Ringer, Body Of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=October 12, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427170038/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/12/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-ncis-90210-dancing-adjusted-up-ringer-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/106994/|archive-date=April 27, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = As Hetty returns to work the team investigates a death tied to the Libyan resistance movement.

Guest starring: Piter Marek, Tony Amendola, Tyler Francavilla, Sheetal Sheth, Jeannette Sousa, Jay Harik, Jeff Denton, Sam Golzari

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|EpisodeNumber = 53

|EpisodeNumber2 = 5

|Title = Sacrifice

|DirectedBy = John Peter Kousakis

|WrittenBy = Joseph C. Wilson

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|18}}

|ProdCode = 305

|Viewers = 15.35{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/19/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-ncis-la-x-factor-last-man-standing-90210-adjusted-up/107856/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, NCIS: LA, X Factor, Last Man Standing, 90210 Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=October 19, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427093242/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/19/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-ncis-la-x-factor-last-man-standing-90210-adjusted-up/107856/|archive-date=April 27, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The LAPD calls upon the NCIS team when a raid links a Mexican drug cartel to a wanted terrorist affiliated with al-Qaeda where it is discovered that the terrorist plans to sell a captured MQ-9 Reaper to the cartel. Meanwhile, Sam's most prized possession is stolen.

Guest starring: America Olivo, Danny Nucci, Brant Cotton, Doug Rao

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|EpisodeNumber = 54

|EpisodeNumber2 = 6

|Title = Lone Wolf

|DirectedBy = James Whitmore Jr.

|WrittenBy = Christina M. Kim

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|25}}

|ProdCode = 306

|Viewers = 15.89{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/26/tuesday-final-ratings-x-factor-ncis-biggest-loser-dancing-man-up-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/108549/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: X Factor, NCIS, Biggest Loser, Dancing, Man Up! Adjusted Up; Body Of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=October 26, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502052319/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/26/tuesday-final-ratings-x-factor-ncis-biggest-loser-dancing-man-up-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/108549/|archive-date=May 2, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = After a former Navy intelligence officer is murdered, Hetty contacts a former co-worker when the NCIS team uncovers a threat to a pipeline in Afghanistan. The victim was killed to prevent disclosure of the attack.

Guest starring: Scott Paulin, Robin Thomas, Craig McLachlan, Meredith Scott Lynn, Charles Parnell, Ursula Taherian

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|EpisodeNumber = 55

|EpisodeNumber2 = 7

|Title = Honor

|DirectedBy = Tony Wharmby

|WrittenBy = Jordana Lewis Jaffe & R. Scott Gemmill

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|1}}

|ProdCode = 307

|Viewers = 15.52{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/02/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-standing-glee-new-girl-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/109408/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Last Man Standing, Glee, New Girl Adjusted Up; Body Of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=November 2, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423213639/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/02/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-standing-glee-new-girl-adjusted-up-body-of-proof-adjusted-down/109408/|archive-date=April 23, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = When a Marine that was dishonorably discharged is accused of murder and claims he was framed, it is up to NCIS to figure out the truth.

Guest starring: Yuji Okumoto, Drew Fuller, Ron Yuan, Jerry Kernion

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|EpisodeNumber = 56

|EpisodeNumber2 = 8

|Title = Greed

|DirectedBy = Jan Eliasberg

|WrittenBy = Frank Military

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|8}}

|ProdCode = 308

|Viewers = 15.66{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/09/tuesday-final-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-new-girl/110182/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Dancing With the Stars Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for New Girl|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=November 9, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422103333/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/09/tuesday-final-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-new-girl/110182/|archive-date=April 22, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = When a Navy ID is found on a dead body tied to a hazardous material smuggling case, NCIS is granted permission to investigate in Mexico and asked to help locate the missing materials. The episode ends with Sam heading off to Sudan to work alongside a CIA task force.

Guest starring: Sherman Augustus, Joe Nunez, Julia Whelan, Reynaldo Gallegos, Hemky Madera

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|EpisodeNumber = 57

|EpisodeNumber2 = 9

|Title = Betrayal

|DirectedBy = Karen Gaviola

|WrittenBy = Frank Military

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|15}}

|ProdCode = 309

|Viewers = 15.15{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/16/partial-tuesday-final-ratings-glee-parenthood-adjusted-up/110870|title=Full Tuesday Final Ratings: Glee, NCIS:LA, Parenthood Adjusted Up; Body Of Proof Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=November 16, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511144635/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/16/partial-tuesday-final-ratings-glee-parenthood-adjusted-up/110870|archive-date=May 11, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = After Sam's undercover mission in Sudan turns deadly with a body presumably matching that of Sam's description, Callen heads off to Sudan to discover the truth and to track down Sam before it's too late. Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, the NCIS team searches for clues in regards to the case but things go wrong when Sam's cover is blown, forcing Callen and Sam into a fight for their lives.

Guest starring: Douglas Weston, Ella Thomas, Anslem Richardson, Jack Stehlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Kelly Smith

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|EpisodeNumber = 58

|EpisodeNumber2 = 10

|Title = The Debt

|DirectedBy = Steven DePaul

|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|22}}

|ProdCode = 310

|Viewers = 14.09{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/23/tuesday-final-ratings-no-primetime-adults-18-49-ratings-adjustments/111644/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: No Primetime Adults 18-49 Ratings Adjustments|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=November 23, 2011|access-date=June 4, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502153103/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/23/tuesday-final-ratings-no-primetime-adults-18-49-ratings-adjustments/111644/|archive-date=May 2, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = When Deeks shoots an unarmed man during a joint NCIS/LAPD operation, LAPD blames NCIS for ruining the operation and breaks ties with NCIS, forcing Hetty to eliminate Deeks's liaison position. However, the shooting was a ruse enabling Deeks to return to LAPD so that a mole in LAPD could be identified. With the mole eventually identified, Deeks returns to his work with NCIS.

Guest starring: Patrick St. Esprit, Cyrus Farmer, Mary Page Keller, Jamie Elle Mann, Michael Weston

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|EpisodeNumber = 59

|EpisodeNumber2 = 11

|Title = Higher Power

|DirectedBy = Kevin Bray

|WrittenBy = Joe Sachs

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|12|13}}

|ProdCode = 311

|Viewers = 16.40{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/14/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-unforgettable-adjusted-up/113780|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Glee, Unforgettable Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=December 14, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510222036/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/14/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-unforgettable-adjusted-up/113780|archive-date=May 10, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = During the middle of the holidays and the distractions they cause, the team is tasked with finding the thieves who stole an experimental electronic device with enough power to destroy half of Los Angeles.

Guest starring: Troy Evans, Arlen Escarpeta, Jackson Davis, Ramon De Ocampo, Barbara Keegan, Rachel Grate, Ian Nelson, Leland Orser

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|EpisodeNumber = 60

|EpisodeNumber2 = 12

|Title = The Watchers

|DirectedBy = Tony Wharmby

|WrittenBy = R. Scott Gemmill

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|1|3}}

|ProdCode = 312

|Viewers = 17.08{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/05/tuesday-final-ratings-biggest-loser-unforgettable-adjusted-up-ncis-celebrity-wife-swap-adjusted-down/115419/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Biggest Loser, Unforgettable Adjusted Up; NCIS, Celebrity Wife Swap Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=January 5, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504015740/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/05/tuesday-final-ratings-biggest-loser-unforgettable-adjusted-up-ncis-celebrity-wife-swap-adjusted-down/115419/|archive-date=May 4, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = When a researcher with the Department of Defense is found dead, Nell must put her high IQ to the test when she goes undercover as his replacement. Meanwhile, Hetty's ability to lead the team is questioned by the new NCIS Assistant Director, Owen Granger.

Guest starring: Erik Palladino, Katherine Sigismund, Sean McGowan

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|EpisodeNumber = 61

|EpisodeNumber2 = 13

|Title = Exit Strategy

|DirectedBy = Dennis Smith

|WrittenBy = Gregory Weidman

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|1|10}}

|ProdCode = 313

|Viewers = 16.60{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/11/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-standing-work-it-ncis-la-unforgettable-parenthood-adjusted-down/116192/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Last Man Standing, Work It, NCIS: LA, Unforgettable, Parenthood Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=January 11, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427162440/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/11/tuesday-final-ratings-last-man-standing-work-it-ncis-la-unforgettable-parenthood-adjusted-down/116192/|archive-date=April 27, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The team must find the person behind an ambush on a vehicle carrying Jada Khaled to save her and their case; Sam must face Jada for the first time since Sudan. The humanitarian agent from their previous mission was revealed to have been forced to ambush Jada Khaled after members of a French company who possessed ties with the Sudanese dictator kidnapped his family and threatened to kill them if he didn't kill her.

Guest starring: Douglas Weston, Lothaire Bluteau, Ella Thomas, Anslem Richardson, Sterling Macer Jr., Michelle Van Der Water, Bruno Oliver

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|EpisodeNumber = 62

|EpisodeNumber2 = 14

|Title = Partners

|DirectedBy = Eric Laneuville

|WrittenBy = Gil Grant & Dave Kalstein

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|7}}

|ProdCode = 314

|Viewers = 16.27{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/08/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-raising-hope-adjusted-down/119209|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Glee, The Biggest Loser Adjusted Up; Raising Hope Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=February 8, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512110721/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/08/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-raising-hope-adjusted-down/119209|archive-date=May 12, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The team investigates a hijacking when a package from a state department van goes missing. Meanwhile, Callen and Sam celebrate five years as partners.

Guest starring: Currie Graham, Alana de la Garza, Basil Wallace, Gabriel Salvador

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|EpisodeNumber = 63

|EpisodeNumber2 = 15

|Title = Crimeleon

|DirectedBy = Terrence O'Hara

|WrittenBy = Frank Military

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|14}}

|ProdCode = 315

|Viewers = 16.15{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/15/tuesday-final-ratings-ringer-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-new-girl-adjusted-down/120138/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Ringer, The Biggest Loser Adjusted Up; New Girl Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 15, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421092422/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/15/tuesday-final-ratings-ringer-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up-new-girl-adjusted-down/120138/|archive-date=April 21, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The team investigates the murder of two businessmen and later finds out that a spy/agent named Chameleon who can take on any personality or facade he likes is responsible for the killings. When the Interpol Agent the team was working with is murdered, Granger takes over the case, forcing the team to report to him while still resenting his involvement. But despite their best efforts, Chameleon manages to evade them but not before calling Callen from an unknown location and then telling the NCIS Special Agent that he's going to kill him. Later, under pressure from both Hetty and Callen, Granger finally tells them the reason for him coming to Los Angeles: he's here to catch a killer and the camera then shows him looking over at Kensi, suggesting it might have something to do with her.

Guest starring: Eric Etebari, Tony Armatrading, Thomas Tofel, Paul J. Cassell, John Hartmann, Mackenzie Maury, Adam Huss, Peter Stormare, Christopher Lambert

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|EpisodeNumber = 64

|EpisodeNumber2 = 16

|Title = Blye, K.

|DirectedBy = Jonathan Frakes

|WrittenBy = Joseph C. Wilson

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|21}}

|ProdCode = 316

|Viewers = 15.47{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/23/tuesday-final-ratings-glee-unforgettable-body-of-proof-adjusted-up-ncis-ncis-la-raising-hope-adjusted-down/121420/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Glee, Unforgettable, Body of Proof Adjusted Up NCIS, NCIS: LA, Raising Hope Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=February 28, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511075532/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/23/tuesday-final-ratings-glee-unforgettable-body-of-proof-adjusted-up-ncis-ncis-la-raising-hope-adjusted-down/121420/|archive-date=May 11, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Kensi is taken into custody by Assistant Director Granger when various Marines from her deceased father's unit end up dead in various car accidents. Granger reveals Donald Blye's unit was actually a Black Ops Hit Team and that everyone in the unit has been killed, with the only common link between them being Kensi. However as Callen and the team investigate to try and clear their friend's name, they uncover Granger's ties to the unit and begin to suspect that he is the true killer. The episode ends in a cliffhanger with Kensi being shot by an unknown sniper and it is not yet known if she is alive, having been injured by the bullet, or dead.

Guest starring: Gregg Henry, Billy Smith, Samantha Smith

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|EpisodeNumber = 65

|EpisodeNumber2 = 17

|Title = Blye, K., Part 2

|DirectedBy = Terrence O'Hara

|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|28}}

|ProdCode = 317

|Viewers = 15.85{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/29/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-ncis-last-man-standing-body-of-proof-cougar-town-adjusted-up/122420/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: American Idol, NCIS, Last Man Standing, Body Of Proof & Cougar Town Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 29, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511022617/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/29/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-ncis-last-man-standing-body-of-proof-cougar-town-adjusted-up/122420/|archive-date=May 11, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Kensi is injured, but survives the shot from the sniper and goes rogue. Callen & co discover that Granger fled the scene, and they must find him and get answers whilst Kensi continues the chase for the killer responsible for her father's death as she resolves to solve the case once and for all.

Guest starring: Spencer Garrett, Jes Macallan

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 66

|EpisodeNumber2 = 18

|Title = The Dragon and the Fairy

|DirectedBy = Tony Wharmby

|WrittenBy = Joe Sachs

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|20}}

|ProdCode = 318

|Viewers = 16.17{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/21/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-new-girl-and-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up/125476|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, New Girl and The Biggest Loser Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=March 21, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511054346/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/21/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-new-girl-and-the-biggest-loser-adjusted-up/125476|archive-date=May 11, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The team investigates a shooting outside the Vietnamese Consulate just before an international conference at the venue that the Secretary of the Navy is scheduled to attend. But they soon find evidence suggesting that an illegal sweatshop might be a cover for a human trafficking ring or terrorists.

Guest starring: Dan Lauria, Lydia Look, Sumalee Montano, François Chau, Christopher Khai, VyVy Nguyen, James Chen

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 67

|EpisodeNumber2 = 19

|Title = Vengeance

|DirectedBy = James Whitmore Jr.

|WrittenBy = Frank Military

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|27}}

|ProdCode = 319

|Viewers = 14.75{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/28/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-biggest-loserdwts-ncisla-new-girl-body-of-proof-adjusts-down/126382/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Biggest Loser, DWTS, NCIS:LA, New Girl, & Unforgettable Adjusted Up; Body of Proof Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 28, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330221650/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/28/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-biggest-loserdwts-ncisla-new-girl-body-of-proof-adjusts-down/126382/|archive-date=March 30, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = A Navy Intel Officer is found dead, and all evidence points to a team of Navy SEALs who are about to depart for a hostage rescue mission. Sam is chosen to interrogate the group which may compromise the mission.

Guest starring: Chris Butler, Gino Anthony Pesi, Dustin Seavey, Brian Patrick Wade, Kate Lacey, Blake Cooper Griffin, Eltony Williams, Tabitha Morella

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 68

|EpisodeNumber2 = 20

|Title = Patriot Acts

|DirectedBy = Dennis Smith

|WrittenBy = Jordana Lewis Jaffe

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|10}}

|ProdCode = 320

|Viewers = 12.86{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/11/tuesday-final-ratings-new-girl-ncis-los-angeles-last-man-standing-up-raising-hope-ringer-biggest-loser-down/128598|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: New Girl, NCIS: Los Angeles, Last Man Standing Up; Raising Hope, Ringer, Biggest Loser Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=April 11, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512085252/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/11/tuesday-final-ratings-new-girl-ncis-los-angeles-last-man-standing-up-raising-hope-ringer-biggest-loser-down/128598|archive-date=May 12, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = When a former Marine is suspected of creating a chemical bomb found in a vehicle, Nate Getz returns to Los Angeles and the team must work together with the FBI to track down and stop a domestic terrorist.

Guest starring: David Furr, Richard Blake, Eric Jungmann, Brea Grant, Michael Hyatt, Pierrino Mascarino, Craig Gellis, Zach Lewis, Anna Wood, Christel Khalil

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 69

|EpisodeNumber2 = 21

|Title = Touch of Death

|DirectedBy = Tony Wharmby

|WrittenBy = Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters & R. Scott Gemmill

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|5|1}}

|ProdCode = 321

|Viewers = 15.21{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/02/tuesday-final-ratings-new-girl-ncis-glee-dancing-with-the-stars-biggest-loser-last-man-standing-adjusted-up/132026/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: New Girl, NCIS, Glee, Dancing With the Stars, Biggest Loser, Last Man Standing Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=May 2, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505113235/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/02/tuesday-final-ratings-new-girl-ncis-glee-dancing-with-the-stars-biggest-loser-last-man-standing-adjusted-up/132026/|archive-date=May 5, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Detectives Danny Williams (Scott Caan) and Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim) of the Hawaii Five-0 task force arrive in Los Angeles to help Callen, Sam and the Office of Special Projects find and stop Jarrod Prodeman (Rob Benedict), a disgraced doctor carrying several vials of smallpox, capable of wiping out half the world's population. They eventually find and capture Prodeman, who reveals he has already sold the vials to a Doctor Rachel Holden, who is nowhere to be found. Research soon finds that Holden, who believes that the Earth's population has grown too huge in the last thousand years, is planning on unleashing the smallpox to cut the population in half so that the Earth itself could recover.

Guest starring: Rob Benedict, Laura Regan, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Helen Eigenberg, Celia Finkelstein

{{hr}}

{{Television crossover note|Hawaii Five-0 season 2 episode 21|-}}

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 70

|EpisodeNumber2 = 22

|Title = Neighborhood Watch

|DirectedBy = Robert Florio

|WrittenBy = Christina M. Kim

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|5|8}}

|ProdCode = 322

|Viewers = 14.56{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/09/tuesday-final-ratings-voice-glee-dwts-ncis-adjusted-up-la-complex-private-practice-adjusted-down/133094/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: Voice, Glee, DWTS + NCIS Adjusted Up; LA Complex, + Private Practice Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=May 9, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512003110/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/09/tuesday-final-ratings-voice-glee-dwts-ncis-adjusted-up-la-complex-private-practice-adjusted-down/133094/|archive-date=May 12, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Deeks and Kensi go undercover as a married couple to catch a Russian sleeper agent in the neighborhood. Through many suspects and an unexpected twist for Deeks and Kensi, they eventually capture the agent. Also, Kensi and Deeks share a kiss to protect their cover.

Guest starring: Alaina Huffman, Brianne Davis, Scott Elrod, J.P. Manoux, George Gerdes, D.C. Douglas

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 71

|EpisodeNumber2 = 23

|Title = Sans Voir (Part I)

|DirectedBy = John Peter Kousakis

|WrittenBy = Gil Grant

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|5|15}}

|ProdCode = 323

|Viewers = 15.19{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/16/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-adjusted-up/134559/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Glee Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=May 16, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516234706/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/16/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-glee-adjusted-up/134559/|archive-date=May 16, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = The Chameleon lures Callen and the rest of the team into a deadly mind-game with things becoming even more personal for the team when both Agents Mike Renko and Lauren Hunter are killed.

Guest starring: Christopher Lambert, Lauren Sweetser, Sarayu Rao, Eyal Podell, Brent Briscoe, Scott MacDonald, William Gregory Lee, Dustin Ingram, Scott MacArthur, Cooper Thornton, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

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{{#invoke:episode list|sublist|NCIS: Los Angeles season 3

|EpisodeNumber = 72

|EpisodeNumber2 = 24

|Title = Sans Voir (Part II)

|DirectedBy = Terrence O'Hara

|WrittenBy = Shane Brennan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|5|15}}

|ProdCode = 324

|Viewers = 15.19

|ShortSummary = The Chameleon's mind games continue and things heat up when the team discovers an innocent man's life is at stake. The episode ends with Callen being arrested by the LAPD after killing the Chameleon in revenge for Renko and Hunter's deaths. At the same time, Hetty is seen leaving a resignation letter for Owen Granger on her desk, suggesting that she fully intends to leave OSP for good due to the incident.

Guest starring: Christopher Lambert, Eyal Podell, Cooper Thornton, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

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Production

=== Development ===

NCIS: Los Angeles was renewed for a third season on May 17, 2011.{{Cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/05/17/cbs-renews-rules-of-engagement-the-cw-piles-on-reality-502115/9282/|title=CBS Renews Rules of Engagement, The CW Piles on Reality|work=The Futon Critic|date=May 17, 2011|access-date=June 24, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160506222358/http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/05/17/cbs-renews-rules-of-engagement-the-cw-piles-on-reality-502115/9282/|url-status=live}}

= Crossover =

The season featured a crossover with Hawaii Five-0. The event took place in the form of a two-part crossover.{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/12/characters-from-hawaii-five-0-and-ncis-los-angeles-will-shoot-crossover-episodes-for-a-two-night-event-to-air-during-may-sweeps/116336/|title=Characters from Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS: Los Angeles will shoot crossover episodes for a two-night event to air during May sweeps.|last=Seidman|first=Robert|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 12, 2012|access-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505061849/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/12/characters-from-hawaii-five-0-and-ncis-los-angeles-will-shoot-crossover-episodes-for-a-two-night-event-to-air-during-may-sweeps/116336/|archive-date=May 5, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a378110/chris-odonnell-scott-caan-ncis-la-hawaii-five-0-crossover-weird/|title=Chris O'Donnell, Scott Caan: 'NCIS: LA, Hawaii Five-0 crossover weird'|last=Sperling|first=Daniel|work=Digital Spy|date=April 24, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210044627/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a378110/chris-odonnell-scott-caan-ncis-la-hawaii-five-0-crossover-weird/|archive-date=February 10, 2019}} Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J appeared as G. Callen and Sam Hanna in the twenty-first episode of the Hawaii Five-0 second season titled "Pa Make Loa" ("Touch of Death") on April 30, 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/hawaii-five-0-ll-cool-j-ncis-la-crossover-ep-video_n_1466726.html|title=Hawaii Five-0: LL Cool J Guest Stars On An NCIS: LA Crossover Episode (VIDEO)|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2019|work=The Huffington Post|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714003221/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/hawaii-five-0-ll-cool-j-ncis-la-crossover-ep-video_n_1466726.html|archive-date=2012-07-14|url-status=live}} In the second part, Scott Caan and Daniel Dae Kim appeared in the third season episode "Touch of Death" which aired on May 1, 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncis-la-hawaii-five0-crossover-1046364/|title=On the Set: NCIS: Los Angeles Hits the Beach For a Hawaii Five-0 Crossover|work=TV Guide|last=Willman|first=Chris|date=April 23, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210044548/https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncis-la-hawaii-five0-crossover-1046364/|archive-date=February 10, 2019|url-status=live}}

Broadcast

Season three of NCIS: Los Angeles premiered on September 20, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/29/cbs-announces-fall-2011-premiere-dates/96883/|title=CBS Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=August 19, 2011|access-date=August 19, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701095954/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/29/cbs-announces-fall-2011-premiere-dates/96883/|archive-date=July 1, 2011}}

Reception

= Ratings =

{{Television episode ratings

| width = 99

| fontsize = 90

| title1 = Lange, H.

| date1 = September 20, 2011

| rs1 = 3.6/9

| viewers1 = 16.71

| dvr1 = n/a

| dvrv1 = 2.38

| total1 = n/a

| totalv1 = 19.09{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/10/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-supernatural-tops-gains-in-seasons-premiere-week/106672/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, Supernatural Tops % Gains In Season's Premiere Week|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=October 10, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011105603/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/10/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-supernatural-tops-gains-in-seasons-premiere-week/106672/|archive-date=October 11, 2011}}

| title2 = Cyber Threat

| date2 = September 27, 2011

| rs2 = 3.6/9

| viewers2 = 16.26

| dvr2 = 1.0

| dvrv2 = 2.72

| total2 = 4.6

| totalv2 = 18.98{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/17/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-2/107468/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, Fringe Tops % Gains In Week #2|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=October 17, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019031116/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/17/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-2/107468/|archive-date=October 19, 2011}}

| title3 = Backstopped

| date3 = October 4, 2011

| rs3 = 3.4/9

| viewers3 = 14.78

| dvr3 = 1.0

| dvrv3 = 2.61

| total3 = 4.4

| totalv3 = 17.39{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/24/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-the-secret-circle-tops-gains-in-week-3/108162/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, The Secret Circle Tops % Gains In Week 3|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026184235/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/24/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-the-secret-circle-tops-gains-in-week-3/108162/|archive-date=October 26, 2011}}

| title4 = Deadline

| date4 = October 11, 2011

| rs4 = 3.3/8

| viewers4 = 15.40

| dvr4 = 0.9

| dvrv4 = 2.69

| total4 = 4.2

| totalv4 = 18.09{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/31/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-nikita-tops-gains-in-week-4/109039/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, Nikita Tops % Gains In Week 4|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=October 31, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102154515/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/31/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-nikita-tops-gains-in-week-4/109039/|archive-date=November 2, 2011}}

| title5 = Sacrifice

| date5 = October 18, 2011

| rs5 = 3.4/8

| viewers5 = 15.35

| dvr5 = 0.9

| dvrv5 = 2.40

| total5 = 4.3

| totalv5 = 17.75{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/07/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-private-practice-tops-gains-in-week-5/109780/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, Private Practice Tops % Gains In Week 5|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=November 7, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109222414/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/07/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-private-practice-tops-gains-in-week-5/109780/|archive-date=November 9, 2011}}

| title6 = Lone Wolf

| date6 = October 25, 2011

| rs6 = 3.7/9

| viewers6 = 15.89

| dvr6 = 0.9

| dvrv6 = 2.59

| total6 = 4.6

| totalv6 = 18.48{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/live7-dvr-ratings-greys-anatomy-tops-absolute-gains-supernatural-tops-gains-in-week-6/110495/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Grey's Anatomy, Big Bang Theory Top Absolute Gains, Supernatural Tops % Gains In Week 6|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117093544/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/live7-dvr-ratings-greys-anatomy-tops-absolute-gains-supernatural-tops-gains-in-week-6/110495/|archive-date=November 17, 2011}}

| title7 = Honor

| date7 = November 1, 2011

| rs7 = 3.4/9

| viewers7 = 15.52

| dvr7 = 1.0

| dvrv7 = 2.63

| total7 = 4.4

| totalv7 = 18.15{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/21/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-house-tops-gains-in-week-7/111359/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, House Tops % Gains In Week 7|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=November 21, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123113144/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/21/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-house-tops-gains-in-week-7/111359/|archive-date=November 23, 2011}}

| title8 = Greed

| date8 = November 8, 2011

| rs8 = 3.4/8

| viewers8 = 15.66

| dvr8 = 0.9

| dvrv8 = 2.60

| total8 = 4.3

| totalv8 = 18.26{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/live7-dvr-ratings-two-and-a-half-men-house-hawaii-five-0-top-absolute-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-8/112071/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Two and a Half Men, House, Hawaii Five-0 Top Absolute Gains, Fringe Tops % Gains In Week 8|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=November 29, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202211115/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/live7-dvr-ratings-two-and-a-half-men-house-hawaii-five-0-top-absolute-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-8/112071/|archive-date=December 2, 2011}}

| title9 = Betrayal

| date9 = November 15, 2011

| rs9 = 3.4/8

| viewers9 = 15.15

| dvr9 = n/a

| dvrv9 = 2.59

| total9 = n/a

| totalv9 = 17.74{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/05/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-fringe-house-tops-gains-in-week-9/112630/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains, Fringe & House Top % Gains In Week 9|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=December 5, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108012106/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/05/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-fringe-house-tops-gains-in-week-9/112630/|archive-date=January 8, 2012}}

| title10 = The Debt

| date10 = November 22, 2011

| rs10 = 3.0/8

| viewers10 = 14.09

| dvr10 = 0.9

| dvrv10 = 2.63

| total10 = 3.9

| totalv10 = 16.72{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/live7-dvr-ratings-two-and-a-half-men-house-hawaii-five-0-top-absolute-gains-90210-tops-gains-in-week-10/113385/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Two and a Half Men, House, Hawaii Five-0 Top Absolute Gains, 90210 Tops % Gains In Week 10|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=December 12, 2011|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107225216/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/live7-dvr-ratings-two-and-a-half-men-house-hawaii-five-0-top-absolute-gains-90210-tops-gains-in-week-10/113385/|archive-date=January 7, 2012}}

| title11 = Higher Power

| date11 = December 13, 2011

| rs11 = 3.0/8

| viewers11 = 16.40

| dvr11 = 1.1

| dvrv11 = 2.82

| total11 = 4.1

| totalv11 = 19.22{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/03/live7-dvr-ratings-new-girl-tops-absolute-gains-prime-suspect-tops-percentage-gains-in-week-13/115172/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: New Girl Tops Absolute Gains, Prime Suspect Tops Percentage Gains In Week 13|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=January 3, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111214537/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/03/live7-dvr-ratings-new-girl-tops-absolute-gains-prime-suspect-tops-percentage-gains-in-week-13/115172/|archive-date=January 11, 2012}}

| title12 = The Watchers

| date12 = January 3, 2012

| rs12 = 3.5/8

| viewers12 = 17.08

| dvr12 = 1.0

| dvrv12 = 2.70

| total12 = 4.5

| totalv12 = 19.81{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/23/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-pan-am-tops-gains-in-week-16/117259/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains; Pan Am Tops % Gains in Week 16|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=January 23, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127033805/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/23/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-pan-am-tops-gains-in-week-16/117259/|archive-date=January 27, 2012}}

| title13 = Exit Strategy

| date13 = January 10, 2012

| rs13 = 3.3/8

| viewers13 = 16.60

| dvr13 = 1.0

| dvrv13 = 2.76

| total13 = 4.3

| totalv13 = 19.36{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/30/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-grimm-tops-gains-in-week-17/117959/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Gains; Grimm Tops % Gains in Week 17|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Bill|last=Gorman|date=January 30, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131102420/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/30/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-gains-grimm-tops-gains-in-week-17/117959/|archive-date=January 31, 2012}}

| title14 = Partners

| date14 = February 7, 2012

| rs14 = 3.1/8

| viewers14 = 16.27

| dvr14 = n/a

| dvrv14 = 3.02

| total14 = n/a

| totalv14 = 19.29{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/27/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-pan-am-tops-gains-in-week-21/122031/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Ratings Gains; Pan Am Tops % Gains in Week 21|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|date=February 27, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301175942/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/27/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-pan-am-tops-gains-in-week-21/122031/|archive-date=March 1, 2012}}

| title15 = Crimeleon

| date15 = February 14, 2012

| rs15 = 3.2/8

| viewers15 = 16.15

| dvr15 = 1.0

| dvrv15 = 2.66

| total15 = 4.2

| totalv15 = 18.81{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/05/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-22/123032/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Ratings Gains; Fringe Tops % Gains in Week 22|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=March 5, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307235413/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/05/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-fringe-tops-gains-in-week-22/123032/|archive-date=March 7, 2012}}

| title16 = Blye, K.

| date16 = February 21, 2012

| rs16 = 2.7/7

| viewers16 = 15.47

| dvr16 = 0.9

| dvrv16 = 2.50

| total16 = 3.6

| totalv16 = 17.97{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/12/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-still-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-grimm-and-fringe-top-gains-in-week-23/124022/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Still Tops Absolute Ratings Gains; Grimm and Alcatraz Top % Gains in Week 23|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|date=March 12, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315025747/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/12/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-still-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-grimm-and-fringe-top-gains-in-week-23/124022/|archive-date=March 15, 2012}}

| title17 = Blye, K., Part 2

| date17 = February 28, 2012

| rs17 = 3.1/8

| viewers17 = 15.85

| dvr17 = 0.8

| dvrv17 = 2.36

| total17 = 3.9

| totalv17 = 18.21{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/19/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-still-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-the-firm-tops-gains-in-week-24/124919/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Still Tops Absolute Ratings Gains; The Firm Tops % Gains in Week 24|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Robert|last=Seidman|date=March 19, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321234333/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/19/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-still-tops-absolute-ratings-gains-the-firm-tops-gains-in-week-24/124919/|archive-date=March 21, 2012}}

| title18 = The Dragon and the Fairy

| date18 = March 20, 2012

| rs18 = 2.8/8

| viewers18 = 16.17

| dvr18 = 1.0

| dvrv18 = 2.70

| total18 = 3.8

| totalv18 = 18.87{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/09/live7-dvr-ratings-new-girl-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-fringe-and-the-firm-top-gains-castle-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-27/128050/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: New Girl Tops Absolute Ratings Gain, Fringe and The Firm Top % Gains, Castle Tops Total Viewer Gains in Week 27|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Sara|last=Bibel|date=April 9, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411155751/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/09/live7-dvr-ratings-new-girl-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-fringe-and-the-firm-top-gains-castle-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-27/128050/|archive-date=April 11, 2012}}

| title19 = Vengeance

| date19 = March 27, 2012

| rs19 = 3.0/8

| viewers19 = 14.75

| dvr19 = 0.8

| dvrv19 = 2.37

| total19 = 3.8

| totalv19 = 17.12{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/16/live7-dvr-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-the-firm-tops-gains-the-mentalist-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-28/129291/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: The Big Bang Theory Tops Absolute Ratings Gain, The Firm Tops % Gains, The Mentalist Tops Total Viewer Gains in Week 28|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|date=April 16, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419235106/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/16/live7-dvr-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-the-firm-tops-gains-the-mentalist-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-28/129291/|archive-date=April 19, 2012}}

| title20 = Patriot Acts

| date20 = April 10, 2012

| rs20 = 2.4/6

| viewers20 = 12.86

| dvr20 = 1.0

| dvrv20 = 2.81

| total20 = 3.4

| totalv20 = 15.67{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/30/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-the-firm-tops-gains-modern-family-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-30-2/131362/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Tops Absolute Ratings Gain, The Firm Tops % Gains, Modern Family Tops Total Viewer Gains in Week 30|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Sara|last=Bibel|date=April 30, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607105253/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/30/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-tops-absolute-ratings-gain-the-firm-tops-gains-modern-family-tops-total-viewer-gains-in-week-30-2/131362/|archive-date=June 7, 2012}}

| title21 = Touch of Death

| date21 = May 1, 2012

| rs21 = 3.0/8

| viewers21 = 15.21

| dvr21 = 1.2

| dvrv21 = 3.31

| total21 = 4.2

| totalv21 = 18.52{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/21/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-leads-ratings-and-viewership-gains-the-secret-circle-tops-percentage-increases/135184/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Leads Ratings and Viewership Gains, The Secret Circle Tops Percentage Increases|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525145216/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/21/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-leads-ratings-and-viewership-gains-the-secret-circle-tops-percentage-increases/135184/|archive-date=May 25, 2012}}

| title22 = Neighborhood Watch

| date22 = May 8, 2012

| rs22 = 3.0/8

| viewers22 = 14.56

| dvr22 = n/a

| dvrv22 = 2.71

| total22 = n/a

| totalv22 = 17.27{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/29/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-again-leads-ratings-and-viewerrship-gainsgrimm-ranks-number-one-in-percentage-increases/135918/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Again Leads Ratings and Viewership Gains, Grimm Ranks Number One In Percentage Increases|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Sara|last=Bibel|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601083511/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/29/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-again-leads-ratings-and-viewerrship-gainsgrimm-ranks-number-one-in-percentage-increases/135918/|archive-date=June 1, 2012}}

| title23 = Sans Voir (Part I)

| date23 = May 15, 2012

| rs23 = 3.0/8

| viewers23 = 15.19

| dvr23 = 1.1

| dvrv23 = 3.03

| total23 = 4.1

| totalv23 = 18.22

| title24 = Sans Voir (Part II)

| date24 = May 15, 2012

| rs24 = 3.0/8

| viewers24 = 15.19

| dvr24 = 1.1

| dvrv24 = 3.03

| total24 = 4.1

| totalv24 = 18.22{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/04/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-again-leads-ratings-and-viewership-gainsgrimm-ranks-number-one-in-percentage-increases/136698/|title=Live+7 DVR Ratings: Modern Family Again Leads Ratings and Viewership Gains, Grimm Ranks Number One In Percentage Increases|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|date=June 4, 2012|access-date=July 1, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613172438/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/04/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-again-leads-ratings-and-viewership-gainsgrimm-ranks-number-one-in-percentage-increases/136698/|archive-date=June 13, 2012}}

}}

Home video release

{{Television home release

| color = ebaf54

| title = NCIS: Los Angeles: The Third Season

| set_details =

  • Discs: 6
  • Episodes: 24
  • Runtime: 1,029 minutes

| special_features =

  • Deleted scenes: "Lange, H.", "Betrayal", "The Debt," and "Blye, K. Part 2"
  • Raise the Roof
  • Dishing... with Barrett and Renee
  • Aligning the Stars
  • Carmageddon
  • Commentary by Daniela Ruah and Eric Christian Olsen on "Neighborhood Watch"
  • Investigating Season 3
  • Surf and Turf
  • "Pa Make Loa"

| region1 = August 21, 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/NCIS-Los-Angeles-Season-3/17009|title=NCIS: Los Angeles - Street Date, Cost and Packaging for 'The 3rd Season' on DVD!|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531205656/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/NCIS-Los-Angeles-Season-3/17009|archive-date=May 31, 2012|df=mdy-all}}

| region2 = August 27, 2012{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/NCIS-Los-Angeles-Season-DVD/dp/B008503UXQ/|title=NCIS: Los Angeles - Season 3 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|access-date=September 19, 2012|archive-date=August 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824020241/http://www.amazon.co.uk/NCIS-Los-Angeles-Season-DVD/dp/B008503UXQ|url-status=live}}

| region4 = August 1, 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/ncis-los-angeles-the-3rd-season/dp/6116545|title=NCIS: Los Angeles - The 3rd Season (6 Disc Set) (DVD)|publisher=EzyDVD|access-date=February 1, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304220355/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/ncis-los-angeles-the-3rd-season/dp/6116545|archive-date=March 4, 2016|df=mdy-all}}

| regionA =

| regionB =

}}

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