Season 3

1995 · 38 episodes

Episodes

1Storm DrainsHuell puts on his hip waders and heads deep underground to get a firsthand look at the monstrous tunnels snaking beneath Los Angeles. Guided by city engineers, he explores the massive storm drain infrastructure designed to keep the metropolis from flooding.
2DUIHuell heads over to Dodger Stadium to participate in the annual Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Exposition. He shadows participants experiencing the real physical hazards of impaired driving firsthand within a highly controlled, closed-course test environment.
3L.A. River Flood UpdateHuell Howser returns to the Los Angeles River corridor to evaluate the infrastructure and environmental aftermath of significant seasonal flooding. The episode revisits key geographic locations along the waterway, including the Sepulveda Dam, to analyze how the city's massive concrete water management system handles severe weather.
4Water ShowIn this expanded, one-hour installment, Huell outlines the engineering marvels behind the massive municipal water system supplying the greater Los Angeles basin. The special maps out early water history, local aqueduct distribution, and how the city handles historic flood conditions.
5D.A's Office VisitHuell Howser takes a behind-the-scenes look inside the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles immediately prior to the start of the high-profile O.J. Simpson trial. Interviewing District Attorney Gil Garcetti and members of the media, the episode explores the daily operations of the prosecutor's office and highlights the legal importance of various lesser-known regional cases.
6ShiiteHuell Howser meets with local resident Loraine Mirza to learn about the Shia branch of Islam in Southern California. The episode features a guided tour of a local Islamic temple, exploring the theological history, cultural traditions, and unique daily religious customs practiced by the community.
7Musso & FrankHuell walks Hollywood Boulevard to pull up a seat at Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood's oldest continuously operating restaurant. He chats with longtime waitstaff, bartenders, and multi-generational patrons about the celebrity history and culinary traditions keeping the 1919 landmark alive.
8Maritime MuseumHuell explores the seafaring legacy of Southern California with a comprehensive tour of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum located in San Pedro. Housed inside a historic ferry terminal building, the segment spotlights regional shipping, fishing, and naval artifacts.
9Warner BrothersHuell gets an exclusive, behind-the-scenes historical tour of the legendary Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank. The episode explores the backlots, active soundstages, and production archives responsible for generating decades of Hollywood film classics.
10Descano GardensHuell tours the historic Descanso Gardens estate nestled in La Cañada Flintridge. The segment profiles the sprawling botanical property, highlighting its world-famous camellia collections and the hidden pathways woven through its thirty-acre forest of native California oaks.
11Madrona MarshHuell Howser travels to Torrance, California, to explore the Madrona Marsh Preserve, the last remaining vernal wetlands in Los Angeles County. The episode details the seasonal ecology of the freshwater habitat and highlights the grassroots citizen advocacy efforts that successfully saved the delicate natural landscape from urban development.
12Snow ShowHuell Howser travels up to Mammoth Lakes alongside field representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The episode evaluates the region's massive winter snowpack to analyze its environmental conditions and explain its critical relationship to Southern California's municipal water supply.
13LAPD GraduationHuell Howser visits the historic Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park. The episode provides a firsthand look at the formal ceremonies, traditions, and family celebrations as a new class of recruits officially graduates to join the ranks of the LAPD.
14Long Beach Naval YardHuell visits the historic Long Beach Naval Shipyard following the federal government's public announcement of its upcoming closure. The episode documents the base's rich military legacy and interviews workers reflecting on the facility's immense impact on the region.
15CollectionsHuell explores unique historical archives across Southern California. He visits Loyola Marymount University to look at their special collection of over one million vintage postcards, then travels to the City of Industry to view mass transit vehicles preserved at the Pacific Bus Museum.
16Vector ControlHuell embeds with public health inspectors from the Southeast Mosquito and Vector Control District. The episode goes out into local neighborhoods to show viewers how technicians track, treat, and control regional insect and pest populations to ensure public safety.
17Beverly Hills HotelHuell tours the historic Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard just two days prior to its grand public reopening. Guided by the general manager, the episode reviews the extensive multi-million dollar restoration of the iconic landmark property.
18Brotherhood RacewayHuell visits Terminal Island to spend the day at the Brotherhood Raceway Park, a legal drag strip founded by Big Willie Robinson. The episode highlights Robinson's efforts to use localized street racing as a peaceful vehicle to unite communities and curb gang violence.
19Library PlazaHuell explores the Maguire Gardens, the urban park plaza situated directly in front of the newly restored Los Angeles Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. The segment details the public art installations, architectural choices, and landscaping that define the civic space.
20California Highway PatrolHuell spends the day with the California Highway Patrol to experience a standard shift monitoring the metropolitan freeway grid. The episode traces the history of the agency and details how officers manage emergency response and highway safety.
21Crystal CoveHuell explores the scenic coastal enclave of Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County. Strolling the beach, he interviews local residents residing inside the historic, rustic mid-century bungalows while discussing ongoing state preservation initiatives.
22Ernie's Walk UpdateHuell returns to the Los Angeles River to visit local resident Ernie LaMere for a progress update on his community-built pathway known as "Ernie's Walk." The episode captures the continued evolution of the green space and highlights how local citizens beautify their neighborhoods.
23Lennox Branch LibraryHuell travels to the community of Lennox to profile its local public library branch. The episode highlights the vital role the hub plays within the neighborhood, focusing on its essential tutoring, literacy, and community-building programs.
24Fountains of Los AngelesHuell Howser joins architectural expert and author Robert Perry on an urban tour exploring the historic public and private decorative water fountains scattered across Los Angeles.
25Candelas GuitarsHuell Howser visits the historic Candelas Guitars shop on Cesar Chavez Avenue in East Los Angeles. The episode profiles the multi-generational Delgado family as they showcase their traditional handcrafted instrument-making techniques and share the shop's history dating back to its founding.
26MenudoHuell dives into the rich cultural and culinary traditions surrounding menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. The episode features visits to neighborhood restaurants and family gatherings to explore how the dish is meticulously prepared and celebrated as a community staple.
27USS AntietamHuell boards a naval vessel or visits with military veterans to explore the historic legacy, operational milestones, and seafaring service record of the storied United States Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Antietam.
28Glass MuseumHuell visits a specialized local historical museum dedicated entirely to the curation, heritage, and industrial design of custom glass art, vintage glassware, and historic bottles.
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