Veronica Mars: Season 3
2006 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 3 of Veronica Mars
The season continues the story of Veronica Mars, now a freshman studying at Hearst College while moonlighting as a private investigator under the wing of her detective father.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Welcome Wagon
Veronica begins college with Logan, Wallace and Mac, but is immediately drawn back into old detective habits when Piz, Wallace's new roommate, gets all his stuff stolen. Meanwhile, Keith helps reunite Kendall with an old love, recently released from prison.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: Rob Thomas · Starring: Patrick Fabian, Charisma Carpenter, Creagen Dow, Jason Beghe
3x02 My Big Fat Greek Rush Week
The campus newspaper hires Veronica for an undercover expose on the Zeta Theta sorority sisters during rush week to investigate Parker’s rape. Veronica begins to realize though that not everything is as it appears in the sorority house. Logan and Wallace take part in a challenging Sociology class role-playing experiment as prisoner and prison guard, and Keith treks through the desert after escaping from the scene of a crime.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: Diane Ruggiero-Wright · Starring: Rider Strong, Samm Levine, Dan Castellaneta, Keri Lynn Pratt
3x03 Wichita Linebacker
Veronica's detective prowess is again used on campus when Piz's football friend loses the team playbook and Veronica must get it back before the game. The Dean threatens to expel Veronica if she doesn't reveal the source of her newspaper article. Meanwhile, Keith hires Weevil to work in the office, and Logan's antics catch up with him.
Directing: Harry Winer · Writing: John Enbom, Phil Klemmer · Starring: Lindsey McKeon, Sam Horrigan, Ed Begley Jr., Chastity Dotson
3x04 Charlie Don’t Surf
Logan gets a big surprise when he hires Veronica to find the source of his missing inheritance, which escalates from weird to worse. Meanwhile, Dick's fraternity asks Veronica to prove their innocence in the campus rapes, and Keith helps an old acquaintance prove her husband is cheating.
Directing: Jason Bloom · Writing: Diane Ruggiero-Wright, Jason Elen · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Parry Shen, David Tom, Laura San Giacomo
3x05 President Evil
When the illegal casino Veronica frequents is robbed, she must track down the thief to recover the necklace Lilly gave her years before. Meanwhile, Dean O'Dell's stepson is dying of cancer and needs Keith to track down his biological father for a transplant (with Cliff's help), and Wallace fears he may flunk out of his most important class.
Directing: Nick Marck · Writing: Jonathan Moskin, David Mulei · Starring: Ryan Pinkston, Robert Ri'chard, Richard Grieco, Jaime Ray Newman
3x06 Hi, Infidelity
When Veronica's term paper appears on the internet, she is accused of cheating by the TA and must prove her innocence. Meanwhile, Wallace has problems of his own when long basketball practices distract him from his studies, and Keith begins seeing Harmony Chase.
Directing: Michael Fields · Writing: John Enbom · Starring: Matt McKenzie, Robert Ri'chard, Patrick Fabian, Jaime Ray Newman
3x07 Of Vice and Men
Veronica helps a girl named Meryl who is certain that her boyfriend is in trouble, while a jaded Veronica tries to convince her that he is cheating. Meanwhile, Logan reluctantly tells Veronica why he is sure Mercer didn't commit the rapes, and Keith finds that there is a heavy price to pay for committing adultery.
Directing: Harry Winer · Writing: Phil Klemmer · Starring: Patrick Fabian, Amanda Walsh, Laura San Giacomo, Sandra McCoy
3x08 Lord of the Pi’s
Keith and Veronica are hired to help find the missing grand-daughter of the founder of Hearst College, whose swing vote could spell the end of fraternities and sororities at Hearst. Meanwhile, Logan fears for Veronica's safety as she gets closer to the truth regarding the campus rapes.
Directing: Steve Gomer · Writing: Diane Ruggiero-Wright · Starring: Charles Shaughnessy, Keri Lynn Pratt, Patricia Hearst, David Tom
3x09 Spit & Eggs Mid-Season Finale
After the campus rapist anonymously announces the location of his next rape, Veronica hires her friends to help her track him down, but is shocked when she discovers the rapist's identity. Meanwhile, Logan makes a drastic decision about his future with Veronica, and Dean O'Dell hires Keith to prove that his wife is unfaithful.
Directing: Rob Thomas · Writing: Rob Thomas · Starring: Patrick Fabian, Jaime Ray Newman, David Tom, Ed Begley Jr.
3x10 Show Me the Monkey
Veronica and Mac help campus researchers locate a missing monkey who was allegedly stolen by animal rights activists. Meanwhile, Keith is approached by Mindy O'Dell, who claims her husband's death was murder, not suicide. And in the aftermath of his breakup with Veronica, Logan turns to Dick for advice.
Directing: Nick Marck · Writing: Robert Hull, John Enbom · Starring: Patrick Fabian, Jaime Ray Newman, Eric Jungmann, David Tom
3x11 Poughkeepsie, Tramps and Thieves
Veronica is hired to track down a one-night-stand, but the situation becomes more complicated when she turns out to be a hooker. Meanwhile, Keith continues his investigation in Dean O'Dell's death, and a visit by Madison Sinclair causes trouble for Veronica and Logan.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: Diane Ruggiero-Wright · Starring: Richard Keith, Brianne Davis, Jackie Debatin, Chastity Dotson
3x12 There's Got to be a Morning After Pill
Veronica is hired to find out who slipped a classmate a drug causing her to have a miscarriage against her will, but is distracted by Logan who admits to sleeping with Madison Sinclair. Meanwhile, Keith helps Mindy O'Dell when her ex-husband breaks into their house.
Directing: Tricia Brock · Writing: Phil Klemmer, John Enbom, Jonathan Moskin · Starring: Johnny Kastl, Richard Grieco, Jaime Ray Newman, Chris Ellis
3x13 Postgame Mortem
Keith takes on a second concurrent murder case when the head of the Hearst basketball team turns up dead and his son is the prime suspect. Meanwhile, a depressed Logan refuses to leave his hotel room and ends up babysitting Dick's girlfriend's little sister for days.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: Joe Voci · Starring: Matt McKenzie, Robert Ri'chard, Patrick Fabian, Jaime Ray Newman
3x14 Mars, Bars
When Veronica is released from jail, she is contacted by Josh Barry who is desperate to prove his innocence in his father's murder. Meanwhile, Keith gets bittersweet news from the county commissioner, and Logan helps Mac and Parker on a scavenger hunt.
Directing: Harry Winer · Writing: Phil Klemmer, John Enbom · Starring: Matt McKenzie, Robert Ri'chard, Patrick Fabian, Richard Grieco
3x15 Papa's Cabin Mid-Season Finale
When Veronica discovers Timothy Foyle breaking into Mars Investigations, she uses his help to track down Dean O'Dell's true killer. Meanwhile, Logan and Parker's relationship takes an unexpected turn, and acting Sheriff Mars brings another murderer to justice.
Directing: Michael Fields · Writing: John Enbom · Starring: Patrick Fabian, Jesse James, Jaime Ray Newman, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn
3x16 Un-American Graffiti
With Keith acting-sheriff, Veronica goes solo on a case involving a local restaurant whose owners are the targets of hate crimes. Meanwhile, Keith is disturbed by the lack of professionalism in his deputies when he orders them to fine bars serving alcohol to underage patrons. Logan throws a birthday party for Parker, and Piz decides to finally confront Veronica about his feelings.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: Robert Hull · Starring: Anthony Azizi, Brandon Hillock, Adam Rose, Duane Daniels
3x17 Debasement Tapes
Desmond Fellows, a singer/musician from a 1990's pop band arrives on the Hearst campus to perform at a benefit concert to keep the station from going out of business. Piz gets the job of his dreams when he is put in charge of hosting Fellows around campus and on air. However his dreams start to dissolve as things don't go quite how he imagined, in more ways then one. Keith is excited about the upcoming Sheriff's race unopposed until he unwittingly helps promote an unlikely candidate who throws his hat into the ring.
Directing: Dan Etheridge · Writing: John Enbom · Starring: Lindsey McKeon, Suzanne Cryer, Paul Rudd, Taylor Sheridan
3x18 I Know What You'll Do Next Summer
Apollo, a Hearst student who suffered hardships as a child soldier in Africa, appears on Piz's radio show, prompting a man to come forth claiming to be his father. But Veronica's investigation unearths some surprises. Meanwhile, Neptune is faced with a crime spree that could spell trouble for Keith's campaign, and Logan finds himself in a difficult situation when Parker wants to spend to summer with him. Veronica awaits the results of her FBI exam.
Directing: Nick Marck · Writing: Jonathan Moskin, David Mulei · Starring: William Bumiller, Edi Gathegi, Nelsan Ellis, Brandon Hillock
3x19 Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down
Weevil asks Veronica to clear his name after he's arrested for selling fake debit cards to Hearst students, claiming he's being framed because of his criminal background.
Directing: Jason Bloom · Writing: Phil Klemmer · Starring: Travis Van Winkle, Saige Thompson, Michael B. Silver, Patrick Fischler
3x20 The Bitch Is Back Season Finale
As the end of the first semester at Hearst College draws to an end, the election for sheriff in Neptune comes to a close and Veronica and Piz discuss the effect a summer apart will have on their relationship.
Directing: Michael Fields · Writing: Diane Ruggiero-Wright, Rob Thomas · Starring: David Tom, Chastity Dotson, Christopher B. Duncan, Max Greenfield
Season 3 Cast
Enrico ColantoniKeith Mars20 episodes
Percy Daggs IIIWallace Fennel20 episodes
Jason DohringLogan Echolls20 episodes
Chris LowellStosh 'Piz' Piznarski20 episodes
Michael MuhneyDon Lamb20 episodes
Patrick FabianProfessor Hank Landry8 episodes
Jaime Ray NewmanMindy O'Dell8 episodes
Chastity DotsonNish Sweeney8 episodes
Krista KalmusClaire Nordhouse7 episodes
David TomChip Diller6 episodes
Ed Begley Jr.Cyrus O'Dell6 episodes
Adam RoseMax6 episodes
James JordanTim Foyle6 episodes
Cher FerreyraFern Delgado6 episodes
Ryan DevlinMercer Hayes5 episodes
Daran NorrisClifford McCormack4 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Veronica Mars Season 3 Have?
Veronica Mars Season 3 has 20 episodes.
When Did Veronica Mars Season 3 Premiere?
Aired October 3, 2006.
Where to Watch Veronica Mars Season 3
In Spain, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 3x02, "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week," with a 8.1.