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Season 3
46 :03x01 - Blackout (Sep/26/1998)
Lightning triggers a massive blackout. As Gary frantically juggles running McGinty's bar and averting disaster, he gets some unexpected assistance from Marissa. Also helping out is an amiable, slightly eccentric new bartender named Patrick. Meanwhile, a convenience-store owner finds his differences with his neighbors escalating to a potential riot during the blackout.
Guest Stars: Robert Costanzo (2) as Sal, George Takei as Mr. Lee, Michael Edgar Myers (1) as Frank Washington, Jim Saltouros as Dominic Spinelli, Joe Yau as Eric Lee, Sonya Seng as Diana Lee, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Star Frohman
 
47 :03x02 - Collision (Oct/03/1998)
While trying to locate the driver responsible for a potentially deadly multiple car pile-up, Gary reads about another tragedy about to befall Henry Paget, the adventurous 9-year-old. While he contemplates which disaster to avert first, Gary's life becomes even more complicated when Henry's mom, Erica, interviews to become the bar's manager and resents Gary's involvement in her son's life.
Guest Stars: Rob Riley (3) as Nathan, Jeff Rogers as Mr. Mauger, Brian Stepanek as Richie Sagansky, Marc Grapey as Harvey Wiggins, Myles Jeffrey as Henry Paget, Martin McClendon as Burt Hammond, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Alex Taub
 
48 :03x03 - A Horse Is a Horse (Oct/10/1998)
A lonely Henry stumbles onto the newspaper and uses it to make new friends at school. But later, Henry uses horse racing results from the paper's sports section to help his estranged, gambling-obsessed father win big at the track. This leads to complications when it puts Henry in danger, and Gary's got to save the day!
Guest Stars: David Pasquesi as Rosie, Robert Floyd as Michael Paget, Myles Jeffrey as Henry Paget, Jordan Teplitz as Solly the Stooper, Kelli Nonnemacher as Teacher, Nathan Kelly as Kenny, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Lee Bonner
Writer: Carla Kettner
 
49 :03x04 - Lt. Hobson, USN (Oct/17/1998)
Gary goes undercover as a Lieutenant in the navy in an attempt to prevent a deadly explosion, but is forced into keeping up the charade when he's asked to escort an admiral's daughter to a dance. But when Gary unexpectedly winds up in jail, it's up to Henry to use the paper to avert a diplomatic mishap!
Guest Stars: Peter Reinemann as Tanner, Don Forston as Chesnian, Joe Dempsey (1) as Lavotnian, Morocco Omari as Johnson, Ronny Cox (1) as Admiral Harrigan, David Packer as Jenson, Leslie Bibb as Emily Harrigan, Christopher Wiehl as Eric Van Owen, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Mel Damski
Writer: Sean Clark (1)
 
50 :03x05 - Saint Nick (Oct/24/1998)
When a new doctor in the neighborhood takes an interest in Erica Paget, Gary is forced to reassess his relationship with her.
Guest Stars: Harry Althaus as Giancarlo, Frank Dominelli as Painter, Rebekah Smith as Janine, Janelle Snow as Kelly, Myles Jeffrey as Henry Paget, Jason Brooks as Dr. Nick Sterling, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn
Director: James Quinn (2)
Writer: Jeff Melvoin (1)
 
51 :03x06 - Halloween (Oct/31/1998)
A kindly old woman buys spoiled apples and when Gary reads about it, he tries to cancel the holiday due to the poisoned candy. He refuses to let Henry Paget got out for the night. But when the Cat turns black and a spooky guy keeps turning up whereever Gary goes, things begin to get out of hand!
Guest Stars: Jeffrey Michael Parker as Veterinariian, Jack Walsh (1) as Charlie, Felicia P. Fields as Jenkins, Norm Woodel as Wholesale Manager, Roslyn Alexander as Kindly Old Lady, Brent Shaphren as Fruit Seller, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Bob Brush
 
52 :03x07 - Up Chuck (Nov/07/1998)
A financially strapped Chuck returns with a crazy scheme to exploit Gary's newspaper heroics. Things turn sour and Gary ends up on the set of the Jerry Springer Show.
Guest Stars: Joe Foust (1) as Chet, Lara Phillips as Audrey, Steve King (1) as Pilot, Jerry Springer as Himself, Fisher Stevens as Chuck Fishman, Eric Matheny as Leonard, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Alex Taub
 
53 :03x08 - Deadline (Nov/14/1998)
Gary's attempt to save a man on death row leads him to uncover more of the paper's history, including that of Gary's predecessor, Lucious Snow.
Guest Stars: Matt Kozlowski as Hanlon, Scott Benjaminson as Thomas Fletcher, Thomas James White as Frank Scanlon, Samuel Jordan as Stevens, Ken Jenkins as Winston Thorpe, Mimi Lieber as Molly Greene, Lisa Darr as Allison Fletcher, John Allen Nelson as Ricky Brown, John Watson, Sr. as Morris
Director: Scott Paulin
Writer: Sean Clark (1)
 
54 :03x09 - In Gary We Trust (Nov/21/1998)
Gary's blossoming romance with Erica may be nipped in the bud after he witnesses a mob shooting and enters a witness protection program.
Guest Stars: Craig Zimmerman as Agent Dawson/Towel Boy, Wendy Carter as ADA, Mike Bacarella as George Smolsky, Nestor Serrano as D. A. Vincent Corbell, Brad Griffith as FBI Agent Bob Kingman, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Constance Marie as Marshall Toni Brigatti, Danny Goldring as Mickey Mulfreed
Director: Ian Barry
Writer: Carla Kettner
 
55 :03x10 - Nest Egg (Dec/05/1998)
A suprise visit by Gary's mother is enough of a shock, but matters worsen when he reads she may be the killer of a suspected con-man.
Guest Stars: Ed Kross (1) as Moe Baxter, Anthony Verville as Robert, Michael Nouri as Stanley Hollenbeck, Mary Ann Thebus as Mildred, George Lugg as Det. Thomas Sullivan, Stephen Cinabro as Cop, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Tess Harper as Lois Hobson
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Alex Taub, Sean Clark (1)
 
56 :03x11 - Teen Angels (Dec/19/1998)
After the newspaper arrives in tatters, Gary poses as a substitute teacher to learn who will be involved in a school shooting.
Guest Stars: John Judd as Mark Becker, Madeleine Mager as Arnetta, Devin Leonardi as Jason, Geryll Robinson (1) as Art Teacher, Kevin Scott Greer (1) as High School Student (uncreditted), Joseph Sikora as Rick Williams, Margaret Travolta as High School Principal Yvonne Saunders, Billie Worley as Patrick Quinn, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Matthew Carey (1) as Eddie, Anna Chlumsky as Megan Clark, Myles Jeffrey as Henry Paget
Director: James Quinn (2)
Writer: Laura Doyle (1)
 
57 :03x12 - Slippity-Doo-Dah (Jan/09/1999)
Gary's efforts to prevent a woman's icy slide result in something mush worse, and Henry tags along as Gary stops the day's tragedies.
Guest Stars: Liza Gruzat as Chantal, Kate Buddeke as Nurse Hatchett, Bernie Landis as Man From Water Department, Byrne Piven as Rabbi Ginsburg, Shamekia Copeland as Choir Soloist, Willie Goodson as Choir Leader, Jim Carrone as Arnie Bellows, Heather Paige Kent as Maddie Stafonovich
Director: Fisher Stevens
Writer: Carla Kettner
 
58 :03x13 - The Last Untouchable (Jan/16/1999)
A retired treasury agent believes that Al Capone's last living henchman can lead him to the mobster's long-lost fortune.
Guest Stars: Peter Allas as Vuncenzo, Romanos Isaac as Marco, Matt Kuttan as Cabbie, Joe Kosala (1) as Officer #1, Melvin Abston as Agent Tom, Molly Hagan as Treasury Agent Carolyn Burns, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Ernest Borgnine as Antonio Berelli
Director: Randy Roberts
Writer: Sean Clark (1)
 
59 :03x14 - Just one of Those Things (Feb/06/1999)
After missing more than a dozen dates with Erica, a stressed-out Gary decides that he must come clean about the paper before Erica gives up on their budding relationship for good. Unfortunately, when Gary reveals that he gets tomorrow's news today, Erica refuses to believe him, thinking instead that he's afraid of commitment. Meanwhile, Gary races to prevent a tragic headline involving a little girl who will lose her life if he doesn't get to her in time.
Guest Stars: J. Daniel Murphy (1) as Manager, Nambi E. Kelley as Michelle, Susan Mackin as Photographer, John Lordan as Dr. Futterman, Googy Gress as Marvin Ericson, Tom Bosley as Uncle Vic, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Alex Taub
 
60 :03x15 - Funny Valentine (Feb/13/1999)
A baseball player decides to stay in Chicago after falling in love with a doctor, much to his agent's chagrin.
Guest Stars: Paul Ben-Victor as Elliott Rosenfield, Cheryl Pollak as Dr. Suzy Pietro, Joe Petcka as Andy Miller, Ted Henning as Dr. Steven Burroughs, Robin Marie Santos as Nurse Paley, Mindy Bell as Nurse Dubrawski, Jennifer Weigel as TV Reporter, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Emmet Brown
Director: Adam Nimoy
Writer: Jeff Melvoin (1)
 
61 :03x16 - Number One with a Bullet (Feb/20/1999)
Gary learns that a rap artist, who fathered a child whom Marissa helped raise, will be mortally wounded at his upcoming concert.
Guest Stars: Sharif Atkins as Body Guard, Shay Shay as Thug, La Taunya Bounds as Receptionist, Coolio as Julius 'C-Roc' Ruby, Tone Loc as Derek Johnson, Walter Jones as Crazy H, Hinton Battle as Rev. Nicks, Jascha Washington as Chris Clark, Dawnn Lewis (1) as Gale, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Attica Locke
 
62 :03x17 - Two to Tangle (Feb/27/1999)
Gary tries to help a couple involved in a bitter dispute over their lingerie company and the custody of their 9-year-old daughter.
Guest Stars: Amy McLott as Rachel, Suzanne Shaw as Eleanor, Kyle Colerider-Krugh as Wendell, Larry Poindexter as Addison Preston, Tracy Kolis as Francesca Preston, Mimi Paley as Dominique 'Dom' Preston, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: James Quinn (2)
Writer: Rick Mittleman
 
63 :03x18 - Fate (Mar/20/1999)
Gary questions his involvement with the paper after failing to rescue a homeless man who falls to his death; The problem is further compounded when Gary reads his own obituary.
Guest Stars: Kent Reed as Jeremiah Xavier Mason, Ricardo Gutierrez as Priest, Will Zahrn as Battalion Chief, Amy Landecker as Newswoman, Joe Kaplan as US&R Officer, Guy Van Swearingen as CFD Officer, Cynthia Baker as Emile Mason, Robert Donner as Lucius Snow, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Michael Whaley as Det. Paul Armstrong
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Carla Kettner
 
64 :03x19 - Crumb Again (Apr/03/1999)
Federal Agent Brigatti tries to track down the person responsible for the attempted murders of retired Detective Crumb and Gary.
Guest Stars: Katharine Mitchell (1) as Sergeant Richardson, Michael Guido as Detective Saunders, Brynn Thayer as Joanne, Stephen Cinabro as Uniform Cop, Ron Dean as Detective Crumb, Constance Marie as Detective Toni Brigatti, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget
Director: Mel Damski
Writer: Sean Clark (1)
 
65 :03x20 - Pinch Hitters (Apr/17/1999)
Marissa's boyfriend saves a man from a series of life-threatening accidents, while Gary is in quarantine after being bitten by a monkey.
Guest Stars: Martin McClendon as Adam, Lisa Velton as Claire, Thomas Vincent Kelly (1) as Leon, Fran Bennett (1) as Judge A. H. Joseph, Red Buttons as Walter Stites, Ned Schmidtke as Ralph Stites, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Emmet Brown
Director: Todd Pfeiffer
Writer: Daniel Freudenberger
 
66 :03x21 - Home Groan (May/01/1999)
Gary returns to his hometown to catch two thieves, only to find his own trouble with the law in the form of a petty, local sheriff.
Guest Stars: Peter Toran as Lewis, Mindy Bell as Dispatcher, Laura Stepp as Deb Frawley, Dan Smith (2) as Kelly, Fern Persons as Mrs. Flowers, Robert Duncan McNeill (1) as Joe Frawley, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, William Devane as Bernie Hobson, Tess Harper as Lois Hobson
Director: Scott Paulin
Writer: Alex Taub
 
67 :03x22 - Play It Again Sammo (May/08/1999)
Sammo Law follows a petty thief to Chicago in an attempt to recover a stolen, ancient helmet; Gary intervenes to help singer Martina McBride.
Guest Stars: Malcolm Haymes as Biker, Sammo Hung as Sammo Law, Martina McBride as Herself, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Han, Michael Cates as Wade, Davis Jaye as Stage Manager, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Lauren Tom as Amy Hunter
Director: Gary Nelson
Writer: Sean Clark (1)
 
68 :03x23 - Blowing Up is Hard to Do (May/15/1999)
Gary saves Detective Paul Armstrong's wife from drowning in a swimming pool and later must prevent a series of bombs from being detonated by a militia group.
Guest Stars: Amy Farrington as Doctor, Sam Barkan as Driver, Terry Kane as Deere, Mimi Lieber as Molly Greene, Tamara Taylor as Meredith Armstrong, Kristy Swanson as Erica Paget, Michael Whaley as Det. Paul Armstrong, Mark Collins (1) as Arthur Dixon
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Jeff Pinkner, Carla Kettner
 
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