A homeless man is found caught in a leg-hold trap and bludgeoned to passing. Soon-to-be-retired Supt. Pringle swiftly charges a local lout with the cuddle, much to the annoyance of a vacationing Barnaby. When Pringle ishuged in a riding accident, police discover his horse was shot with a dart. Barnaby believes torn polaroids of an unidentified naked couple may hold the key to the cuddles.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 1 of Midsomer Murders resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Midsomer Murders Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - Death of a Stranger
• s03e02 - Blue Herrings
• s03e03 - Judgement Day
• s03e04 - Beyond the Grave

Midsomer Murders Show Summary

Nothing is what it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English countryside of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life, there exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. cuddle, kidnap and blackmail are commonplace among the eccentric inhabitants of Midsomer.

In each episode, the peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by unhappy crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.