The Mortician Season 1 Episode 3: Release date news, streaming details and more

HBO's small-screen true-crime documentary series The Mortician will air its third and final episode on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 9 PM ET on HBO. The documentary series, which is recognized for its factual and investigative tone, centers on the actual scandal of the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California, in the 1980s.

Directed by David Sconce, the funeral parlor was the focal point of one of the most alarming criminal cases in California mortuary history. Far from sensationalizing what happened, "The Mortician" presented an uncensored glimpse at how business motives spawned questionable acts on the dead.

The Mortician Season 1 Episode 3 release date and time

Episode 3 of The Mortician will broadcast on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 9 PM ET on HBO, bringing to an end the documentary's three-part programming schedule. The broadcast dates of the episodes were as follows:

Episode 1 – June 1, 2025
Episode 2 – June 8, 2025
Episode 3 – June 15, 2025

Each installment lasts around 60 minutes, and there are no additional installments scheduled. HBO confirmed right away that the series was designed as a limited documentary event, lasting three installments.

The Mortician Season 1 Episode 3 streaming details

All three installments of The Mortician are currently streaming on Max, HBO's standalone streaming platform (previously HBO Max). Fans can enjoy the show with a current Max subscription.

The docu-series is cataloged under the True Crime genre and can be accessed on compatible smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and streaming platforms. Additional purchases or rentals beyond the Max subscription are not necessary.

What happened in the last episode?

Episode 2, which was broadcast on June 8, 2025, explored the increasing scrutiny of David Sconce and the Lamb Funeral Home. As rumors mounted, whistleblowers, including former staff, started coming forward with horrifying accounts of practices at the home. Law enforcers found proof of illegal cremations, such as the burning of several bodies simultaneously, stealing gold fillings, and tampering with official documents.

The episode also showed how investigative reporters and bereaved families were instrumental in pushing for accountability. Through interviews, historic news clips, and case files, viewers learned how local reports became a nationwide criminal investigation. Episode 2 was the turning point in the story, setting the stage for the subsequent legal developments.

What to expect from The Mortician episode 3?

Episode 3, which was the conclusion of the series, addressed the criminal ramifications and fallout of the Lamb Funeral Home scandal. The episode explored the entire timeline of the criminal case against David Sconce, such as his arrest, trial, and ultimate conviction. The audience was led through courtroom footage and legal procedures by evidence and testimony from prosecutors, reporters, and families of victims.

This episode also addressed broader systemic issues, including how regulatory oversight in California’s funeral industry failed to prevent such abuses. It discussed the reforms prompted by the case, such as changes in cremation practices and licensing laws. As with previous episodes, the tone remained investigative and factual, avoiding dramatization or character arcs.

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It should be noted that The Mortician is a documentary program, not a scripted drama or docudrama. Contrary to some initial misperceptions, the program does not depict fictional individuals nor have a sympathetic view of funeral home proprietors.

Rather, it is strictly documenting real historical events revolving around criminal activity by David Sconce and his running of the Lamb Funeral Home during the 1980s.

The documentary relies on first-hand witness statements, archival documents, and court papers to detail the scandal accurately and in full. It does not go beyond Episode 3 since the entire story was covered through the three programmed parts.