Season 3 - Episode Guide

When the Governor approaches Benson about wanting to appoint him as the new Budget Director, a position that requires senate confirmation, Benson is hesitant to accept the position, but reluctantly agrees to go through the hearings. However, a senator on the committee threatens to hold things up by bringing up something from Benson's past.

Benson goes undercover to investigate conditions in a prison.

In Benson's office, a conductor holds a concert in protest.

Benson must help an FBI agent uncover a bribe scandal.

Benson's innocent approval of his lobbyist-girlfriend's project brings corruption charges against him.

The governor tries to alleviate tension among the staff.

Benson learns that his old flame is confined to a wheelchair.

After Clayton is assaulted, Benson approves of tighter security.

Kraus falls for a man she can't have.

The staff dabbles in the stock market with disastrous results.

Believing she will die soon, Kraus tries to seize the day.

A former governor visits along with his attractive niece.

Benson tries to help a street gang stay out of trouble.

Katie develops a crush on Pete after he accompanies her to a gymnastics meet.

Clayton buys an apartment building, not knowing Benson is now one of his tenants.

Benson concocts revenge for a wealthy investor who sexually harasses Denise.

Pete borrows Benson's car and gets into a wreck that leads to the capture of armed thieves.

Benson is the victim of an IRS audit.

A golf foursome leads to acrimony among the governor and his male assistants.

The governor learns his party won't support his renomination.

Governor Gatling decides to run for reelection as an independent.

The governor's reelection campaign appears to have ended in failure.