10 Episodes · Premiered July 10, 2019 · Ended September 11, 2019
The third season is set in the summer of 1984. Crack cocaine is spreading like wildfire through South Central Los Angeles, continuing its path of destruction and changing the culture forever. Police are waking up to this growing epidemic, and Sergeant Andre Wright has set his sights on budding Kingpin and next door neighbor Franklin Saint and his people. While local law enforcement fights to stem the tide, Teddy McDonald and the CIA are working hard to make sure the flow of cocaine into LA doesn't stop. To continue funding the war against communism in Central America, Teddy will need to find new routes into the United States using Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata and what's left of the Villanueva family. As the stakes and losses continue to mount our players truly begin to understand the destructive force they have set in motion and must reexamine their own motivations and the cost of continuing forward from here.
Franklin and Cissy look to make an investment in the community, while Andre tries to figure out what is destroying it. Jerome unveils his new business. A new cook on the streets is competing with Franklin's crew. Teddy's operation in Mexico becomes more complicated.
Faced with mounting problems on the street, Franklin pivots his business model. Andre investigates a murder connected to Franklin's family. Teddy uses Gustavo to help broker a new deal in Mexico, then receives a surprise visitor upon returning home.
Franklin puts his new business plan into motion, then takes a business trip with Avi. Teddy and Julia work hard to forge new alliances in Costa Rica. Gustavo struggles to learn how to work with his new Mexican partner.
Franklin and Melody reconnect. The LAPD takes a stand against Franklin's growing operation. Teddy is forced to clean up Gustavo's mess. Andre's fight with the Saint Family becomes personal.
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
Alton confronts Franklin about his government alliance. Julia helps Teddy meet Rigo's demands. Gustavo gets proactive.
Andre is forced to ask for Franklin's help. Julia proposes a new plan to Teddy. Gustavo clears the way for his own vision.
Andre receives help from an unexpected source. Franklin finds himself exposed. Julia forces Teddy's hand.
Franklin struggles with the fallout from his actions as his family prepares for the worst. Teddy scrambles to keep his operation afloat. Gustavo unveils his plan for the future.
Franklin walks a different path. Life in South Central begins to change forever.
