Fox's police crime procedural drama Alert: Missing Persons Unit first aired on January 8, 2023. The show was renewed for a second and a third season within a short span. Currently, the investigative crime show created by Jamie Foxx and John Eisendrath is in its third season. Even though it is not officially confirmed by Fox, this season might follow the 10-episode pattern like the previous ones.
The latest segment of Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3 is all set to release on April 8, 2025, on Fox.
The show follows the investigative unit of the Philadelphia Police Department, featuring Detective Jason Grant (Scott Caan) and Captain Nicolina Nikki Batista (Dania Ramirez), who solve difficult cases with their team. Each episode features a nerve-wracking missing people case, which often poses a life-or-death situation for the team.
In the previous episodes of Season 3, the MPU investigated a sabotaged rowing team's disappearance with links to the Irish mob. In the successive episode, the team faced a crisis when Captain Nikki was kidnapped and killed by a dangerous criminal. Thus, the MPU faced several challenges, from battling against an Irish mob to facing the death of their fellow Captain.
Here is what we know about the upcoming episode of Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3
What is the release date and timing of Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3?
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3 titled Lay is all set to release on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on Fox. The latest episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu on April 9, 2025. Hulu offers a variety of plans:
- Hulu ad-supported plan- $9.99/month or $99.99/year
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- Hulu ad-free plan- 418.99/month
Viewers can also opt for Hulu+ Live TV and bundle plans that begin from $82.99/month.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3- Streaming time as per varied time zones
For a quick recap, the previous seasons are available for streaming on Hulu.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 2- A brief recap
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 2 titled Badge #41870 dropped on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 9 PM ET on Fox. This episode featured a challenging case for the MPU when their fellow teammate was kidnapped and later killed.
Captain Nikki's involvement with the Irish mobster (Season 3 Episode 1) turned fatal for her. In this episode, we see a notorious criminal, Raina Stefanos, who, after being released from prison, kidnaps Captain Nikki for revenge. However, Nikki's kidnapping plan was masterminded by the Irish mobster Charles McGannon. The MPU tries their best to reach Nikki, tracing her through the little clues she left. Despite the team's efforts, they fail to rescue Nikki. Later, Jason discovers her lifeless body in a shallow grave.
Out of rage, Nikki's husband Mike (Ryan Broussard) kidnaps Charles and takes him to the spot where he kept Nikki. However, Jason stops Mike from killing Charles. On the other hand, Helen (Diana Bang) and Kemi(Adeola Role) find the key to Nikki's secret locker. They discover some crucial evidence files against the Irish mob. The team bids an emotional farewell to Captain Nikki at her funeral.
What to expect from Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3?
In the upcoming episodes, the viewers can expect the MPU to take some serious action against the Irish mob and Charles McGannon and avenge Captain Nikki's murder. In Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3, viewers will find Mike struggling emotionally after his wife Nikki's death. Meanwhile, the team will investigate the missing case of a muralist who was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant for his dying brother in two days. The synopsis of the episode reads,
"A muralist goes missing after painting a piece on a local rooftop; the missing person's mother reveals that he was scheduled to donate his rare bone marrow to his dying brother in 48 hours."
Can Mike overcome his grief? Can the MPU solve the case of the missing muralist? Who kidnapped the muralist? To know more, watch Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 Episode 3 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on Fox.
Also read: Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3 cast and character guide

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