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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 16 - Troubled Waters (1)
    8.7/10(182 votes)

    S3:E16

    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:Unknown

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  2. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 10 - Just a Sliver
    8.4/10(147 votes)

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown

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  3. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 17 - Troubled Waters (2)
    8.4/10(164 votes)

    S3:E17

    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:Unknown

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  4. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 18 - Taking Sides
    8.2/10(143 votes)

    S3:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 19 - Spring Broken
    8.2/10(127 votes)

    S3:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 22 - Julia
    8.2/10(138 votes)

    S3:E22

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 9 - Unfinished Business
    8.1/10(126 votes)

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Nancy Won

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  8. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 11 - A Father Dreams
    8.1/10(131 votes)

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  9. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 5 - You Get What You Need
    8.0/10(131 votes)

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown

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  10. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 23 - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
    8.0/10(130 votes)

    S3:E23

    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:Unknown

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  11. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 7 - Do You Believe in Magic?
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S3:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 14 - Owning It
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S3:E14

    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:Unknown

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  13. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 21 - S3X
    7.9/10(152 votes)

    S3:E21

    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:Unknown

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  14. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 24 - Mexico
    7.9/10(139 votes)

    S3:E24

    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
    Writers:Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker

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  15. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 1 - Glass Houses
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown

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  16. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 3 - Tug of War
    7.8/10(138 votes)

    S3:E3

    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

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  17. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 4 - Everything Must Go
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    S3:E4

    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

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  18. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 8 - Going Once... Going Twice
    7.8/10(134 votes)

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown

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  19. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 12 - Sibling Rivalry
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    S3:E12

    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

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  20. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 13 - It's Not Easy Being Green
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown

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  21. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 20 - Missing
    7.8/10(127 votes)

    S3:E20

    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

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  22. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 2 - Book Burning
    7.7/10(146 votes)

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown

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  23. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 6 - Bakersfield
    7.6/10(137 votes)

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown

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  24. Brothers and Sisters Season 3 Episode 15 - Lost & Found
    7.6/10(132 votes)

    S3:E15

    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:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Troubled Waters (1)" is the best rated episode of "Brothers and Sisters" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 182 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/1/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Just a Sliver".