7.8/10148 votes#1 - Glass Houses
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2008
The Walkers go to the beach for a family vacation but things turn ugly; meanwhile, Kevin arranges a getaway weekend for him and Scotty but things take a turn when a face from the past contacts him. Trouble awaits the Walkers as one gets fired and one gets blackmailed!
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: N/A
7.8/10129 votes#2 - Book Burning
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2008
Much to the chagrin of her mother and siblings, Kitty decides to publish a tell-all memoir about Robert's unsuccessful Presidential race and the trials and tribulations of the Walker family. Meanwhile, Justin slows his relationship with Rebecca to a near stand still.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: N/A
8.1/10121 votes#3 - Tug of War
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2008
Two Walkers leave Ojai Foods. While on a dinner with Justin and a fellow soldier, Rebecca begins to question Justin's sobriety as he does not mention anything about his time in Iraq. Kevin faces uncomfortable questions from a very important client and the client's wife; meanwhile, Nora finds herself drawn to someone.
Director: Gloria Muzio
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
8.1/10118 votes#4 - Everything Must Go
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2008
Nora gets ready for a new charity venture by getting rid of all of William’s belongings. Meanwhile, Robert begins to interview possible replacements for Kitty; Holly looks into the location of William’s son; and a time capsule brings two of the siblings closer together.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Nancy Won
7.9/10113 votes#5 - You Get What You Need
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2008
Rebecca begins to doubt her mother when she finds a file on Ryan Lafferty in Holly's possession. Meanwhile, Kevin finds himself to be in an uncomfortable situation as he meets Scotty's very conservative parents.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: N/A
7.9/10121 votes#6 - Bakersfield
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2008
Nora sets out to find as much as she can about William's son in order to beat Holly. Meanwhile, Kitty and Robert await news on a potential birth mother.
Director: Gloria Muzio
Writer: N/A
7.9/10113 votes#7 - Do You Believe in Magic?
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2008
Tommy and Julia celebrate their wedding anniversary in a magical way while Justin and Rebecca get spooked about their own romance, and Kitty's neuroses endanger the McCallisters' shot at adoption.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10124 votes#8 - Going Once... Going Twice
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2008
Kevin overcompensates for his recent pay cut by snatching Nora’s dream house out from under her as a gift to Scotty. Meanwhile Justin cooks up a plan to set Saul up with an unlikely candidate for a date.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: N/A
8.2/10109 votes#9 - Unfinished Business
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2008
Nora recruits the family to deconstruct her new charity money pit; Kitty & Robert take a huge & overwhelming step in adoption; Sarah takes a big risk with her new business partners by eating crows; Holly pushes Tommy to his limits when she does something in the winery without consulting him.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nancy Won
8.5/10131 votes#10 - Just a Sliver
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2008
The Walkers encounter some conflicts in the schedules on Thankgiving; leaving Nora & Sarah alone to celebrate; Elizabeth endures a medical emergency that brings the family together.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: N/A
8.1/10112 votes#11 - A Father Dreams
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2009
Elizabeth's illness & her uncle's sacrifice cause a volatile & emotional confrontation between Kevin & Tommy that could make or break their relationship as brothers; Saul reintroduces a high school crush to Nora; Justin finally decides to leave the nest. Kitty prepares for her upcoming promotional tour for her book by doing mock interviews with some of Robert's employees.
Director: Tom Amandes
Writer: N/A
7.9/10109 votes#12 - Sibling Rivalry
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2009
Kitty goes public with her tell-all book on an appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly; but suspects that Robert is keeping a very big secret; Sarah runs into some serious financial trouble that could keep Greenatopia from making it off the ground; Tommy allies with Saul to push Holly out of the family business.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
8.2/10118 votes#13 - It's Not Easy Being Green
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2009
Just as Greenatopia gets the green light Sarah's business partner breaks some startling personal news; Nora rekindles a romance with an old flame.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: N/A
8.1/10110 votes#14 - Owning It
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2009
Marc Wilson the president of Wexley University offers Kitty a job as a principle. Tommy goes behind Holly's back with Rebecca on his trail. Nora and Sarah surprise Kitty with a baby shower.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: N/A
7.9/10112 votes#15 - Lost & Found
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2009
Kitty finds out someones killed her interview with Times Magazine. Nora invites Ryan to her house. Holly discovers what Tommy's been up to and the ownership he has in Ojai Foods.
Director: David Paymer
Writer: N/A
8.8/10158 votes#16 - Troubled Waters, Part 1
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2009
As the Walkers welcomes in a new life, they must also face the terror of losing one of their own. Meanwhile, Rebecca asks her father for help when she comes across new information that may spell disaster for the company.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: N/A
8.5/10144 votes#17 - Troubled Waters, Part 2
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/1/2009
As the Walkers welcomes in a new life, they must also face the terror of losing one of their own. Meanwhile, Rebecca asks her father for help when she comes across new information that may spell disaster for the company.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: N/A
8.3/10127 votes#18 - Taking Sides
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2009
In the wake of a medical crisis, Robert continues strong on his campaign for governor. Meanwhile, Saul and Sarah work to hide Tommy's legal problems from Nora.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10111 votes#19 - Spring Broken
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2009
Kevin and Justin take Tommy on a trip in order to help him make a decision about his future. Meanwhile, Kitty and Evan head to Nora's to meet the new half-brother.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10109 votes#20 - Missing
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/22/2009
Desperate to get through to Tommy before his legal troubles worsen; Nora reaches out for help to the person whom he hurt most deeply. Meanwhile, Ryan Lafferty gets a bit too close to Rebecca for Justin's comfort
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Nancy Won
8.0/10134 votes#21 - S3X
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/19/2009
Sarah reclaims her Ojai office and meets Cal, a staffer in accounting. He helps her unpack; Even in the heat of the moment; Sarah's business savvy remains; When David, Holly, Rebecca and Ryan have dinner; David can't help but notice Ryan's behavior around his daughter; Scotty, Kevin and Chad share drinks.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: N/A
8.4/10121 votes#22 - Julia
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/26/2009
Out of patience waiting for Tommy to return home, Julia makes a life-changing decision about the future; Robert discovers what Kitty has been keeping from him; Holly & Sarah finally find balance in their relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10114 votes#23 - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/3/2009
When Kitty & Robert reach a crossroads in their marriage, she is forced to reflect on her father's past indiscretions and decide what's most important in life. Meanwhile, Ryan makes a discovery about his mother's death and takes a huge leap in the wrong direction to vie for Rebecca's affection.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: N/A
7.9/10121 votes#24 - Mexico
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/10/2009
When the Walker family reaches out to Tommy, they're devastated to find that he may be unwilling to accept their help. Robert & Kitty reach a crossroads in their marriage that they may not be able to successfully navigate; Justin makes plans for the future, with or without Rebecca; and Saul makes a shocking admission about Ryan Lafferty's mother.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker
The Best Episodes of Brothers and Sisters Season 3
Every episode of Brothers and Sisters Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Brothers and Sisters Season 3!
The close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Glass Houses" is the best rated episode of "Brothers and Sisters" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 148 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Book Burning".