The threat is coming from inside in Lioness Season 3 Episode 3, “The Bear Is Infected,” premiering Sunday, August 16 on Paramount+.
After the escalating crisis of the season’s opening episodes, Joe (Zoe Saldaña) is faced with a security breach that could compromise far more than a single operation. With the possibility of infiltrators inside the system, Joe and her team are forced into a risky play designed to expose the people working against them before the damage spreads.
The title alone suggests where the episode is headed. “The Bear Is Infected” shifts the danger inward, putting trust at the center of a mission where the team may no longer be able to assume everyone on their side is actually an ally.
Official photos released for Episode 3 feature Zoe Saldaña as Joe, Thad Luckinbill as Kyle and Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz together as the new threat takes shape.
Need to catch up? If you missed last week’s episode, catch up with our Lioness Season 3 Episode 2 recap and review before “The Bear Is Infected” arrives.
LIONESS Season 3 Episode 3 “The Bear Is Infected” Photos
Check out the official photos from Lioness Season 3 Episode 3 below.
Official Episode Synopsis: Joe confronts a breach, driving the team into a risky play to root out infiltrators.
LIONESS Season 3 Episode 3 Promo
Watch the official promo for “The Bear Is Infected” below for a preview of what’s ahead as Joe attempts to uncover the threat from within.
LIONESS Season 3 Cast
Lioness stars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier and Ian Bohen.
When Does LIONESS Season 3 Episode 3 Premiere?
Lioness Season 3 Episode 3, “The Bear Is Infected,” premieres Sunday, August 16, 2026, streams exclusively on Paramount+.
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