In the opening of Episode 3 of Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole, Harry is seen at the shooting range with his team, where he asks Detective Wulf to locate the janitor of Camilla's building. Harry is determined to uncover the reason behind Camilla's murder and the placement of a gemstone inside her eyelid. A colleague mentions a similar star-shaped carving on her bed frame, but Harry is unable to decipher a pattern and insists that the killer is not a serial offender.
Harry suggests that the killer is trying to get the police's attention, which explains the gemstone placed in her eyelid. He continues to analyze the case but finds no clear connection between the clues.
Meanwhile, Tom is speaking on the phone with a man who asks him to continue the weapons trade in Sverre's place and use his position as a cop. After securing a deal with a client named Odin, Tom asks the man to recruit someone else, as continuing himself would be too risky.
Meanwhile, journalist Maya Ek is assigned to closely follow Camilla's murder investigation. Møller reviews her reports and questions Tom about the case. Tom accuses Harry of leaking information to Maya for money to support his addiction.
Back at the station, Møller warns Harry and orders him to clear his office. He criticizes Harry's alcohol addiction and tells him to stay away from the Camilla Leon case. However, when a missing persons case arises, Møller assigns Harry due to a shortage of staff.
Harry meets Willy Barli, who reports that his wife, Lisbeth, has been missing for two hours. He explains that she was last seen on their balcony. Harry grows suspicious of Willy and begins questioning the neighbors.
The neighbors reveal that Lisbeth was wearing a bikini and heels when they last saw her. Harry discusses the case with Beate while a police dog finds one of Lisbeth's heels under a car. The scene is filled with tension and uncertainty as Harry tries to piece together the clues and find out what really happened to Lisbeth.
Meanwhile, a dedicated search team is dispatched to locate Lisbeth, while Harry grapples with withdrawal symptoms, determined to remain sober. He encounters his drug dealer, seeking relief through substances to aid his sleep, raising concerns with his troubled comments.
The following morning, news reports spotlight the devastating toll of a gang war between Dearpmis and Korps. Maya's boss enlists her to cover Lisbeth's case and interview her sister. Tom, using a voice distorter, feeds Maya information about the gang war, alleging the use of flamethrowers and urging her to question the government's handling of the situation.
Back at the station, Harry listens to his voicemail and notices a suspicious message. Tom approaches him,提及 his suspension and the accident from five years ago. He offers Harry a chance to work with him if he wants to earn a living.
A flashback reveals Tom arriving at the accident site five years earlier and finding Lars dead beside Harry. He overhears officers blaming Lars instead of holding Harry responsible. Tom continues to hold Harry accountable for Lars' death.
Meanwhile, Harry urges the team to continue their search for Lisbeth. Elsewhere, Rakel takes Oleg for diving practice, but he appears nervous. Oleg enquires about Harry's addiction and wonders if he can help him quit drinking.
Møller leaves Harry a voicemail, removing him from the missing persons case. He asks Harry to hand over all files and surrender his service weapon.
At a press conference, Møller is questioned about delays in the Camilla and Lisbeth cases. Maya raises questions about the use of flamethrowers in the gang war, leaving him unable to respond. She also links Ellen's death to the department's failure to protect its officers.
Meanwhile, in the conference room, Tom questions his team about updates in both cases. Møller receives a courier package containing Lisbeth's finger, which shocks him.
Elsewhere, Camilla's neighbor, Vibeke, drops her husband off and heads to a nearby bar. She meets Harry there as the episode comes to an end.
