7.1/10119 votes#1 - Crunch Time
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2020
It’s Junior year and the gang throws an HBCU-themed Homecoming party to kick off the semester at their new off-campus house. Zoey returns from her summer internship abroad and realizes that she has to confront her feelings for Aaron and Luca quickly. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew is left to deal with some of the repercussions of their big mistakes before summer break.
Director: Todd Biermann
Writer: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas
6.9/1099 votes#2 - Damn
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2020
The crew tries their best to cope with a shocking surprise, but another unexpected bomb sends Zoey into a spiral.
Director: Todd Biermann
Writer: Crystal Jenkins
6.5/1095 votes#3 - Close Friends
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2020
When Nomi challenges Zoey to try to be friends with Luca after their breakup, Zoey is forced to consider the age-old question, “Is it possible to be friends with your ex?” Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug try to help Vivek navigate the world of dating apps.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
6.6/1091 votes#4 - Thinkin' Bout You
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2020
Luca sends off a confusing text to Zoey that has both of them spinning. Meanwhile, Ana leads the girls around campus on a “dorm storm” voter registration drive. Aaron reels after learning about his massive student loan debt.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Wade Allain-Marcus
6.9/1091 votes#5 - Gut Feeling
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2020
When Zoey and the girls throw a surprise baby shower for Nomi, they’re surprised when she reveals some shocking news about the circumstances of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Sky learns something about her new dude, Rodney, which puts a new perspective on their burgeoning relationship.
Director: Natalia Anderson
Writer: Craig Doyle
7.0/1091 votes#6 - Real Life S**t
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2020
Aaron’s student loan troubles come to a head when he looks for a job at the Cal U job fair, which leads him to ask Zoey for her help in getting a job working for her dad at Stevens & Lido. Meanwhile, Sky struggles to come to terms with her recent discovery about Rodney. Jillian tries to bond with Zoey.
Director: Chris Robinson
Writer: Des Moran
6.8/1089 votes#7 - Doin' the Most
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2020
Sky finally returns to the track, only to run into a new complication. Jazz struggles to balance track and her personal life. Zoey struggles to balance school and her new job as a fashion stylist and turns to an unexpected source for help. Meanwhile, things heat up for Ana and Javi as they attempt to keep things professional.
Director: Chris Robinson
Writer: Molly A.H. Mitchell, Nyesha Littlejohn
6.8/1090 votes#8 - Age Ain't Nothing But a Number
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2020
Zoey’s twenty-first birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when she makes a big decision regarding her future. Meanwhile, Doug learns that he’s the reason Jazz is distracted from track.
Director: Sam Bailey
Writer: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
6.6/1091 votes#9 - Public Service Announcement
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2021
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life while on tour with Joey BADA$$. Jazz and Doug struggle with the rules of their relationship “pause.”
Director: Sam Bailey
Writer: Crystal Jenkins
6.4/1085 votes#10 - Hard Place
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2021
As her relationship with Javi heats up, Ana makes a discovery about him that challenges her entire belief system. Meanwhile, Aaron learns about Cal U’s investment in private prisons, challenging him to reconnect with his activist roots.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Jonathan Curtiss, Will A. Miles
6.8/1082 votes#11 - Alright
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2021
Aaron is offered an opportunity to be featured in a nationally televised interview but struggles to keep his message targeted. Zoey navigates her feelings for Aaron while helping him devise a new strategy. Meanwhile, Ana struggles with whether to tell Javi about her past with Aaron, and Jillian interviews Sky and Jazz for a documentary about their journey as athletes.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
6.7/1079 votes#12 - Water on Water on Water
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2021
Ana gets baptized as she and Javi are tested for the first time in their relationship. Meanwhile, Zoey struggles at work under the mixed messages from her new client, Indigo.
Director: Nick Wong
Writer: Wade Allain-Marcus
6.7/1077 votes#13 - NO HALO
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2021
Zoey returns home for a long weekend but is surprised to find things around the house and Cal U has seemed to move on without her. Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug’s relationship continues to get more complicated when Jazz returns from the NCAA track finals with some very surprising news.
Director: Nick Wong
Writer: Craig Doyle
7.1/1096 votes#14 - Know Yourself
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2021
Vivek has a new experience with Heidi, and Aaron and Doug struggle to adjust their views on sexuality and masculinity. Nomi and her new baby, Luna, return to Cal U. Junior shows up to fight for Sky.
Director: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
Writer: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk, Des Moran
6.7/1078 votes#15 - Over My Head
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2021
Zoey wonders if she’s cut out for the real world after becoming the subject of a nasty rumor at work. Nomi sees Phil for the first time in a year and debates whether to tell him about Luna. Doug plans a house party to cheer on Jazz and Sky in their Olympic-qualifying race.
Director: Nick Wong
Writer: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas
6.9/1081 votes#16 - All in Love Is Fair
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2021
Zoey wrestles with the status of her relationship with Aaron. Sky and Jazz return from the Olympic trials and struggle to say goodbye.
Director: Amy Coughlin
Writer: Julie Bean
7.3/1090 votes#17 - Who Do You Love?
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2021
With the support of the senior class, Aaron turns his graduation ceremony into a protest against the University’s investment in private prisons. Zoey debates backing away from Aaron … but is that what they both want? Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug make a decision about their relationship.
Director: Amy Coughlin
Writer: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
The Best Episodes of grown-ish Season 3
Every episode of grown-ish Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of grown-ish Season 3!
Zoey Johnson heads to college and begins her hilarious journey to adulthood but quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Freeform
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Crunch Time" is the best rated episode of "grown-ish" season 3. It scored 7.1/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Todd Biermann and written by Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas, it aired on 1/16/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Damn".