Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: Bourbon Blunders, Bait and a Bulletproof Escape

Sylvester Stallone’s “Tulsa King” continues to pour the good stuff in Season 3 Episode 3, titled The G and the OG, and no, we're not just talking about that 50-year-old Montague bourbon. This week’s episode serves up a wild cocktail of FBI meddling, fake bingo scams, one very bad strip club decision, and a brutal betrayal that wasn’t really a betrayal. Just when Dwight Manfredi thought he had a clear shot at turning bourbon into a goldmine, Cole Dunmire shows up with a few tricks and a lot of muscle.

Here's what went down in the latest installment of Tulsa King, and why it's the kind of chaos fans signed up for.

A Federal Field Trip with Musso

Things kick off with Dwight being strong-armed into a road trip with the very chipper, very nosy Agent Musso. And when we say strong-armed, we mean sent-a-self-driving-car-to-pick-him-up levels of weird. Dwight’s reaction? He pulls a gun on the autonomous ride like it's the T-800. Hilarious and completely on brand.

Musso drags Dwight to Texas for a not-so-official FBI operation involving a shady clock repairman named Deacon. Musso calls him pure evil, which might be rich coming from a guy who snacks on unsalted almonds and considers fun illegal. Dwight plays his mafioso role to perfection, schmoozes a local cop out of a speeding ticket, and completes the task. But there's an undercurrent here: this isn’t business, it's personal. And if Musso's breaking rules, it means trouble ahead.

Cleo Spirals and Mitch Gets Caught in the Middle

Back in Tulsa, Cleo is unraveling faster than a dollar-store suit. She and Mitch head out for what should’ve been a chill ride, but it turns into an unhinged spree of shoplifting, drunk driving, and—because it’s Cleo—lighting Jeremiah Dunmire’s front porch on fire.

Mitch, bless his outlaw heart, tries to keep her in check, but ends up detained by Dunmire’s goons. When they’re released, he gives Cleo the verbal smackdown she absolutely earned. She breaks down in tears. It’s a mess. And not the charming kind.

Tyson’s Night from Hell

Now for the main event. Dwight’s crew—Tyson, Grace and Bodhi—start tailing Cole Dunmire in the least stealthy vehicle ever created, Tyson’s Cybertruck. The trail leads to a bingo hall that’s actually a front for a con. Goodie shows up, clocks the scam in 0.2 seconds, and disrupts it just enough for Tyson to walk away with some winnings. Cole, needless to say, is not thrilled.

The crew celebrates at Strokers (yes, that’s really the name), where Tyson tosses cash like it’s raining bourbon. That’s when Serenity, a dancer with dreams and great timing, lures him into a private room. Cue the ambush. Cole puts a gun to Tyson’s head and demands the location of the Montague stash. Tyson refuses, until Serenity’s life is threatened.

The screen fades to black on Cole’s countdown, and when we return, the bourbon is gone and Cole is practically drooling over the barrels. His crew dumps a shot-up Cybertruck, thinking Tyson’s dead. Joke’s on them. Those trucks are apparently bulletproof. Tyson is shaken but very much alive.

Dwight Finds Out and Vows Revenge

Dwight is mid-moment with Margaret when he gets the call. He rushes to the Montague property, finds Tyson battered and the barrels missing. His reaction is swift and cold.

“How bad are you, Tyson?”“I’ll live.”“Dunmire won’t.”

Classic Dwight. No screaming, just vengeance with a side of quiet rage.

Final Sip

Episode 3 of Tulsa King Season 3 pours it heavy. Between federal secrets, unhinged outbursts, and a barrel heist gone too right, the show hits a groove that fans will love. Tyson’s forced betrayal adds emotional weight to the chaos, and the stolen bourbon sets the stage for a coming war.

With Dunmire now holding the prize and Dwight looking to collect a few heads, it’s clear the real game has only just begun.

Buckle up. And maybe skip the Cybertruck if you're tailing someone next time.

For more Tulsa King recaps, breakdowns, and bourbon-fueled drama, stick with The TV Cave.

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