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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!

The close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
8.1
S1
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.8
7.8
8.1

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Glass Houses" is the best rated episode of "Brothers and Sisters" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 150 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".

  • Glass Houses
    7.8/10(150)

    #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

  • Book Burning
    7.8/10(129)

    #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

  • Tug of War
    8.1/10(122)

    #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

  • Everything Must Go
    8.1/10(119)

    #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

  • You Get What You Need
    8.0/10(113)

    #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

  • Bakersfield
    7.9/10(122)

    #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

  • Do You Believe in Magic?
    7.9/10(114)

    #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

  • Going Once... Going Twice
    8.0/10(125)

    #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

  • Unfinished Business
    8.2/10(110)

    #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

  • Just a Sliver
    8.5/10(132)

    #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

  • A Father Dreams
    8.1/10(113)

    #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

  • Sibling Rivalry
    7.9/10(110)

    #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

  • It's Not Easy Being Green
    8.2/10(119)

    #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

  • Owning It
    8.1/10(111)

    #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

  • Lost & Found
    7.9/10(113)

    #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

  • Troubled Waters, Part 1
    8.8/10(159)

    #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

  • Troubled Waters, Part 2
    8.5/10(145)

    #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

  • Taking Sides
    8.3/10(128)

    #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

  • Spring Broken
    8.3/10(112)

    #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

  • Missing
    7.9/10(110)

    #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

  • S3X
    8.0/10(135)

    #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

  • Julia
    8.4/10(122)

    #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

  • Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
    8.3/10(115)

    #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

  • Mexico
    7.9/10(122)

    #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