1982 BC Lions season

The 1982 BC Lions finished in fourth place in the West Division with a 9–7 record. Despite the winning record, they still failed to make the playoffs.

Vic Rapp and the coaching staff were fired at the end of the season.

Rookie receiver Merv Fernandez had a great season and was the runner-up in the Schenley Rookie of the Year award voting.

The final game at Empire Stadium was played on November 6 against Montreal.

Willie Fleming was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.

1982 CFL All-Stars

 * DE – Nick Hebeler, CFL All-Star

1982 CFL Western All-Stars

 * WR – Mervyn Fernandez, CFL Western All-Star
 * DE – Nick Hebeler, CFL Western All-Star
 * LB – Glen Jackson, CFL Western All-Star