Lioness season 3 has completed its eight-episode run on Paramount+, with the season finale released Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The third season of Taylor Sheridan’s espionage drama premiered August 2 and followed the series’ established weekly release pattern. Paramount+ lists the final episode, titled “The Unravelling,” as a 70-minute season finale.
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Lioness season 3 is now streaming in full
All eight episodes are now available on Paramount+, allowing viewers to watch the complete season on demand rather than waiting for weekly releases.
The season opened with “The Spider and the Fly” on August 2 before continuing each Sunday through September 20. The episode schedule included “No Sorrow Like the Survivor,” “The Bear Is Infected,” “Murder Hornets,” “The Idiot Army,” “Sugar Land,” “Kiss the Girls” and the finale, “The Unravelling.”
| Episode | Title | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spider and the Fly | August 2, 2026 |
| 2 | No Sorrow Like the Survivor | August 9, 2026 |
| 3 | The Bear Is Infected | August 16, 2026 |
| 4 | Murder Hornets | August 23, 2026 |
| 5 | The Idiot Army | August 30, 2026 |
| 6 | Sugar Land | September 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Kiss the Girls | September 13, 2026 |
| 8 | The Unravelling | September 20, 2026 |
What Lioness season 3 is about
The new season again centres on Joe McNamara, played by Zoe Saldaña, as she manages the CIA’s covert Lioness program while trying to protect her family life.
According to the Paramount+ season 3 guide, the season places Joe between hidden networks, foreign operatives and personal betrayals. The official synopsis says the threats begin reaching into every part of her life as she works under the direction of Kaitlyn Meade and Byron Westfield.
The series is inspired by an existing U.S. military program and combines undercover operations with the personal consequences faced by the people carrying them out.
Who returns in the cast
Saldaña returns as Joe, with Nicole Kidman reprising her role as Kaitlyn Meade. Morgan Freeman is back as Edwin Mullins, while Michael Kelly returns as Byron Westfield.
The wider returning cast includes Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz, Dave Annable as Neal, Jill Wagner as Bobby, LaMonica Garrett as Tucker and James Jordan as Two Cups.
Genesis Rodriguez also returns as Josephina, alongside Thad Luckinbill as Kyle, Hannah Love as Kate, Ian Bohen as Grady and other members of the team.
Where to watch Lioness season 3 in Canada
In Canada, viewers can watch Lioness season 3 through Paramount+ where the full season is available to stream. Seasons 1 and 2 are also available on the service for viewers who want to revisit the earlier missions before starting the latest chapter.
The show was renewed for a third season by Paramount+ in an official renewal announcement on October 1, 2025. At the time, the service confirmed that Saldaña and Kidman would return, with Sheridan continuing as the series creator and executive producer.
What comes next for the series
Paramount+ has not announced a fourth season in the official materials reviewed for this report. The completion of season 3 therefore closes the current story cycle without confirming what the platform or creative team plans next.
For now, the clearest update for viewers is that the third season is complete, its eight episodes are available, and the latest mission can be watched in full on Paramount+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lioness season 3 finished?
Yes. The eight-episode third season concluded with its finale, “The Unravelling,” on September 20, 2026.
Where can I watch Lioness season 3 in Canada?
The complete third season is available to stream on Paramount+ in Canada.
How many episodes are in Lioness season 3?
There are eight episodes in the third season.
Who stars in Lioness season 3?
The principal cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly.
Has Lioness been renewed for season 4?
No fourth-season renewal was confirmed in the official materials reviewed for this report.
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Disclaimer: Availability and release timing can vary by territory and may change according to Paramount+ scheduling decisions.