7.5/10272 votes#1 - Cha-cha-cha-changes
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2013
In the season three premiere episode Jenna's junior year brings a wave of surprises and changes that potentially will impact her future in an indelible way.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.4/10212 votes#2 - Responsibly Irresponsible
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2013
The death of classmate will leave Jenna to reflect on loss, grieving, and taking responsibility for a secret she's keeping from Matty.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.4/10207 votes#3 - A Little Less Conversation
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2013
As Jenna continues to question where she's going with her life, she has a new concern: Matty is suddenly becoming emotionally distant.
Director: Erin Ehrlich
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
7.5/10214 votes#4 - Let's Talk About Sex
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2013
Jenna's father takes matters into his own hands to talk to Matty's parents about their kids' relationship.
Director: Hal Olofsson
Writer: Christy Stratton
7.5/10204 votes#5 - Indecent Exposure
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2013
When Matty moves in with the Hamiltons, Jenna discovers that cohabitation may be more than she bargained for.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Lauren Iungerich, Michael J. Cinquemani
7.5/10217 votes#6 - That Girl Strikes Again
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2013
The ghosts of Jenna's past reveal themselves along with Jenna's insecurity as Halloween hits Palos Hills.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Todd Waldman
7.5/10206 votes#7 - Guilt Trippin'
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2013
Jenna's first date to the Homecoming dance conjures up old feelings of guilt for the girl she used to be and the girls who don't have dates.
Director: Ryan Shiraki
Writer: Vera Herbert
7.7/10208 votes#8 - Rubbed Raw and Reeling
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2013
A challenge from Mr. Hart forces Jenna to expose herself publically and in the process, she is confronted with some disturbing newfound revelations about herself.
Director: Ryan Shiraki
Writer: Jamie Dooner, Lauren Iungerich
7.5/10206 votes#9 - Reality Check
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2013
After a late night coffee with Collin, Jenna can't stop thinking about him and what it means to have a crush as well as a boyfriend.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
7.7/10216 votes#10 - Redefining Jenna
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2013
Tensions arise between Jenna and Matty when Collin invites her to a swanky photography showcase at his house.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.6/10234 votes#11 - Surprise!
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 10/22/2013
After an impulsive make out with Collin, Jenna resolves to end her infidelity before Matty finds out.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.7/10221 votes#12 - And Then What Happened
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2013
Everyone pieces together events from Jenna's birthday party to figure out if her and Matty are still together.
Director: Lauren Iungerich
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.0/10209 votes#13 - Taking Sides
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 11/5/2013
Jenna and Matty's breakup forces their friends to choose sides.
Director: Steve Gainer
Writer: Erin Ehrlich, Michael J. Cinquemani
7.1/10194 votes#14 - The Bad Seed
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 11/12/2013
When Jenna and Collin start to get more serious, it causes tension in her other relationships.
Director: Greg Guzik
Writer: Jen Braeden
7.4/10197 votes#15 - A Very Special Episode of Awkward
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/19/2013
Sadie's idea for Val's After School Special production rubs Jenna the wrong way.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
7.5/10209 votes#16 - Less Than Hero
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 11/19/2013
Jenna's family and friends decide that it's time to show her some tough love.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Joe Nussbaum
7.2/10196 votes#17 - The Campaign Fail
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 11/26/2013
Jenna decides that it is time to change her ways but could it be too late?
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Christy Stratton
7.5/10195 votes#18 - Old Jenna
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 12/3/2013
Lacey starts her new job at Palos Hills and Jenna has a wake-up call that puts everything almost back to normal.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Jamie Dooner, Lauren Iungerich
7.4/10198 votes#19 - Karmic Relief
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 12/10/2013
Everyone at Palos Hills starts preparing for prom, while Ming is more concerned about her future with the Asian Mafia. Jenna does a few good deeds but it might not be enough for karmic relief.
Director: Erin Ehrlich
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
8.1/10251 votes#20 - Who I Want to Be
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 12/17/2013
After Matty asks for permission to take Bailey to prom, Jenna reevaluates who she has become and who she wants to be.
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
The Best Episodes of Awkward. Season 3
Every episode of Awkward. Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Awkward. Season 3!
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:MTV
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Cha-cha-cha-changes" is the best rated episode of "Awkward." season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 272 votes. Directed by Lauren Iungerich and written by Lauren Iungerich, it aired on 4/16/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Responsibly Irresponsible".