Tex Nolan dies in the Season 3 finale of The Last Ship. He gets wounded while helping Chandler and the crew, then dies after trying to stop Chandler from killing Allison Shaw, and his death becomes one of the emotional turning points that pushes Chandler away from the Navy.

What happens to Tex

  • Tex returns to help the team during the White House rescue and the fight against Allison Shaw’s forces.
  • In the finale, he is shot and collapses from a fatal wound while urging Chandler not to cross the line and execute Allison.
  • The show treats his death as a major loss for the crew, especially Chandler, who is deeply haunted by it afterward.

Why it matters

Tex’s death is not just a random exit; it’s written as a catalyst for Chandler’s break from his military role and a major emotional beat for the series. Reviewers also noted that Tex had become a fan-favorite character, which made the loss hit harder.

Quick scoop

Tex doesn’t just disappear—he dies in a big, dramatic moment in the Season 3 finale, and the aftermath shapes the next part of the story.