7.4/10140 votes#1 - Capoeira
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/17/2021
With Jerod’s case on the line, Callie takes a job with a high profile defense lawyer. After sleeping with Evan, Mariana has to make a decision regarding her relationship with Raj. Meanwhile, Malika’s future is on the line with her impending trial.
Director: Peter Paige
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.3/10122 votes#2 - Arraignment Day
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/24/2021
Callie receives some big news. Meanwhile, Mariana’s app becomes popular with the wrong crowd and the Coterie members join BLM in taking a stand to free Malika.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
7.2/10111 votes#3 - Whoosh, Pow, Bang
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/2021
Callie discovers there’s more to Jerod’s case than she had anticipated. Mariana and the girls come up with their own app. Meanwhile, Davia finds a way to help her students, and Gael takes a job with a renowned artist.
Director: Troian Bellisario
Writer: Nicole Paulhus
8.1/10157 votes#4 - Klompendansen
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2021
The Fosters and the Hunters get together for a Dutch-themed goodbye party for Brandon and Eliza.
Director: Bradley Bredeweg
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.5/10106 votes#5 - Because, Men
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/2021
Callie questions Kathleen’s methods regarding Jerod’s case. Meanwhile, Mariana and the girls pitch their new app idea. Malika learns a surprising fact about Dyonte, and Davia deals with her feelings towards Dennis.
Director: Heather Tom
Writer: Albert Torres
7.9/10107 votes#6 - Help
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2021
Callie learns a secret about Kathleen. Mariana tries to hide her relationship with Evan. Meanwhile, Malika comes to a realization about her mother, and Alice thrives within the comedy program—but at what cost?
Director: Yoko Okumura
Writer: Thomas Wong
6.9/10127 votes#7 - New Moon
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/2021
A surprise intruder interrupts Malika's New Moon ceremony wreaking havoc and disrupting relationships. Meanwhile, Callie and Gael bond, Mariana confronts Raj, Malika explores new feelings, Davia gets closer to Matt and Alice questions a relationship.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer: Chelsea Maccani
7.5/10100 votes#8 - Trust
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2021
Callie and the team take on a murder case while Mariana and the fight club girls struggle with their pitch. Malika reveals her feelings towards Dyonte, and Davia comes to a realization about Matt. Gael struggles with his latest assignment, while Alice tries to take control of her relationship with Ruby.
Director: Katrelle N. Kindred
Writer: Boafoa Offei-Darko
8.2/10103 votes#9 - Driver's Seat
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/14/2021
Callie juggles the murder case and her feelings towards Gael. Mariana helps Alice take control of her life. Meanwhile, Davia struggles with her feelings towards Dennis and Matt. Gael faces an ethical dilemma regarding his boss.
Director: Marco Fargnoli
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
8.2/10111 votes#10 - She's Back
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/21/2021
Callie questions whether to help Kathleen; meanwhile, Mariana comes clean about her relationship with Evan. Malika makes a decision about her relationship with Isaac and Dyonte, and Davia gets a win at her school. Gael gets some unexpected news while Alice comes to a decision about the comedy program.
Director: Peter Paige
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.7/1091 votes#11 - Knocked Down
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 7/14/2021
Callie and Gael decide to give their relationship a shot. Meanwhile, Malika is blindsided by Isaac’s news, Alice returns to the comedy program thanks to help from an unexpected source, and Dennis’ return has Davia questioning everything.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: Joanna Johnson
8.0/1093 votes#12 - Shame
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 7/21/2021
Callie wonders if allowing Mariana to work for Kathleen was the right decision; Gael reveals some big news to everyone. Malika opens up about Isaac. Meanwhile, Alice and the CBTV comedians are surprised by a familiar face.
Director: Constance Zimmer
Writer: Racquel Baker
7.7/1089 votes#13 - Making a Metamour
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 7/28/2021
Callie and Mariana work together to figure out what really happened the night of Zack’s death; Malika pumps the brakes on her relationship with Dyonte; Gael learns that his relationship with Yuri is not what it seems.
Director: Bradley Bredeweg
Writer: August Osterloh, Brit Wigintton
7.5/1087 votes#14 - Picks and Strikes
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 8/4/2021
Callie and Mariana team up to find the right candidates for Tommy’s trial. Dennis ventures into a new business; Gael and Isabella realize co-parenting is not as easy as they thought it would be; Alice decides to take the reins.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: Thomas Wong
7.6/1089 votes#15 - Lunar New Year
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 8/11/2021
Alice hosts a Lunar New Year celebration at the Coterie; Callie and Gael address their communication issues; Malika and Tanya forge a new relationship; Davia struggles with her feelings for Matt and Dennis.
Director: Erica Dunton
Writer: Albert Torres
7.3/1085 votes#16 - Opening Statements
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 8/18/2021
As Tommy’s trial begins, Callie sees Jamie in a new light. After running into some old colleagues, Mariana wonders if she can ever make amends. Malika must learn to establish boundaries; meanwhile, Alice and Ruby’s relationship is revealed.
Director: Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
8.3/1088 votes#17 - Anticipation
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 8/25/2021
Callie receives an anonymous tip during the trial. Mariana lands a big client at work. Malika explores new feelings toward a co-worker. Davia’s physique has her slipping back into old habits, and Gael introduces Isabella to his family.
Director: Kristin Windell
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.9/1084 votes#18 - Blindside
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 9/1/2021
Callie and Gael struggle to make time for each other. Mariana tries to redeem herself with the Fight Club Girls. Malika realizes there are other ways to help people facing incarceration injustices.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
8.0/10107 votes#19 - Closing Arguments
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 9/8/2021
Callie questions her choices. Mariana interviews for a new job. Malika considers an offer away from DPN. Gael is forced to put his priorities into perspective, and Alice must make a tough decision.
Director: Joanna Johnson
Writer: Joanna Johnson, Dan Richter
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After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana Foster realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked...
Genre:Drama
Network:Freeform
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Capoeira" is the best rated episode of "Good Trouble" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 140 votes. Directed by Peter Paige and written by Joanna Johnson, it aired on 2/17/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Arraignment Day".