Bored to Death

2009 • HBO
4.5
22 reviews
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Season 3 episodes (8)

1 The Blonde in the Woods
09/10/11
Season-only
(Season Three Premiere) After celebrating the release of his new book, Jonathan learns some distressing familial news. George reunites with his daughter. Ray spends time with his biological son. Jonathan's latest case leaves him in a precarious position.
2 Gumball!
09/10/11
Season-only
On the lam, Jonathan and Ray try to hunt down the person who framed Jonathan. Meanwhile, George covers for them despite his growing cannabis-induced paranoia.
3 The Black Clock of Time
16/10/11
Season-only
As a guest on 'The New Dick Cavett Show,' Jonathan runs into his nemesis. George is surprised to hear Bernard and Emily's news, and Ray sets off an AMBER Alert.
4 We Could Sing a Duet
23/10/11
Season-only
While showing Emily a youthful time, Jonathan discovers a classified ad for a detective impersonating himself. George learns that Richard Antrem has opened a competing restaurant. Ray, in hot water with Leah, finds himself drawn to a lonely woman.
5 I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady MacBeth
30/10/11
Season-only
Jonathan and George see a 'friendship' counselor (Sarah Silverman). George begins taking singing lessons from a delightful pothead named Josephine (Mary Steenburgen). Jonathan attempts to win back George's affection. Ray becomes irresistible to women.
6 Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold
06/11/11
Season-only
Jonathan's college sweetheart enlists him to guard her wedding jewels and reminds him of their prenuptial pact. Ray moves in with George. George warns Josephine about growing too attached.
7 Forget the Herring
13/11/11
Season-only
Rose Hiney (Isla Fisher) connects with Jonathan on some new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.
8 Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
20/11/11
Season-only
In the Season Three finale, George throws a wedding for Emily and Bernard. Jonathan is hesitant to break it off with his new lady. Ray retreats into Spencer's arms. Jonathan gets taken hostage and Ray gathers an army of his newfound Super Ray fans.

About this show

Meet Jonathan Ames: writer, romantic, unlicensed private eye. HBO presents this comedy series that tells the story of this noir-fiction-obsessed writer who impulsively advertises his gumshoe services and gets hired for a variety of amusing cases.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
22 reviews
Mark Longley
2 March 2014
Dare I say it, better than Girls. Oops I just did.