7.8/10239 votes#1 - I Don't Want to Do This Without You
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2011
Sarah approaches her 40th birthday and turns to Mr. Cyr for support in the Season 3 premiere. Meanwhile, Amber takes a step toward independence; Adam worries about providing for his family and considers joining Crosby for a business opportunity; the adoption process frustrates Julia; and Alex shares a secret with Julia.
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8.0/10206 votes#2 - Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2011
Max goes to public school, a move that worries Kristina; Sarah and Mark's relationship progresses while Haddie and Alex's takes a hit; the stress of adoption takes a toll on Julia; and Adam rethinks his career path.
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8.0/10204 votes#3 - Step Right Up
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2011
Amber enjoys her independence, while Sarah tries to maintain a connection to her daughter; Jasmine starts dating and wonders about her role in the family; Kristina frets over Crosby and Adam's new venture; Alex has good news; and Zeek counsels Drew on relationships.
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8.2/10206 votes#4 - Clear Skies From Here on Out
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2011
Zeek lands a commercial, while Camille ponders her own achievements; Crosby and Adam don't see eye-to-eye over a parenting issue; Drew's first date goes awry; Jabbar and Max clash; Sarah and Mark take things to the next level while Haddie and Alex grow apart.
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8.8/10235 votes#5 - Nora
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2011
Kristina goes to the hospital with unlikely company; Julia and Joel receive good news; Crosby is bothered by Jasmine's dates; Seth returns and could put a damper on Sarah's relationship with Mark; and Amber helps Max reconcile with Jabbar.
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7.9/10202 votes#6 - Tales from the Luncheonette
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2011
Kristina takes on too much; Adam and Crosby try to impress Cee Lo Green with their new studio; Mark worries about Seth's role in Sarah's life; Zeek creates doubts for Julia and Joel; and Drew takes steps to advance things with Amy.
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7.8/10202 votes#7 - Forced Family Fun
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2011
Kristina plans a family night but it doesn't go as she expected. Crosby fears Jasmine's date will replace him as Jabbar's dad. Julia steps in Zoe's life and Zeek continues to question Sarah's involvement with Seth.
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8.2/10228 votes#8 - In-Between
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2011
Amber gets a taste of what her mother had to deal with when she decides to let Seth stay with her. Adam tries to get physical with Kristina while Crosby struggles to come to terms with the idea of another man in Jabbar's life. Drew and Amy decide to take a step forward in their relationship.
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8.1/10236 votes#9 - Sore Loser
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2011
During an intense game of Braverman charades, Joel and Julia come to the realization they may have spoiled Sydney. Meanwhile, Adam and Crosby celebrate a new client at The Luncheonette and Adam experiences an awkward moment with Rachel. Also, Kristina is concerned about Max's new friends at school, and Drew reaps the consequences of disobeying Sarah's rules.
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8.1/10209 votes#10 - Mr. Honesty
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/2011
An inappropriate moment at work disrupts Adam and Kristina’s marriage. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine reconnect after clearing up Jabbar’s misunderstanding of their relationship. In an attempt to boost his college applications, Drew seeks out extracurricular activities and Amber is uncertain about her future. Also, a meeting with Zoe’s boyfriend may jeopardize Julia and Joel’s adoption plan.
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8.3/10208 votes#11 - Missing
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/2011
Kristina and Adam discover harsh consequences come with two full-time jobs; Crosby and Jasmine confront their relationship issues and Sarah and Mark think about future plans.
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8.3/10263 votes#12 - Road Trip
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/2012
Zeek decides to go on a road trip to visit his mother for her 86th birthday and the whole family tags along. However, the disaster bound trip doesn't prove as troublesome as the birthday girl.
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8.0/10208 votes#13 - Just Smile
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2012
Crosby is frustrated when Adam unexpectedly steals the spotlight for a local newspaper's piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber struggles in a new job and Sarah becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia and Joel try to resist interfering in Zoe's personal life.
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8.1/10201 votes#14 - It Is What It Is
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2012
Zeek gets shocking news from his doctor; Crosby advances on a new relationship; Amber's boss's actions confuse her; Adam and Kristina become concerned about the cost of college; Julia worries Zoe will want to keep her baby.
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8.0/10204 votes#15 - Politics
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2012
Mark invites Sarah to a friend's engagement party which stirs up a serious conversation about a baby in their future. Meanwhile, Amber receives a job promotion but questions her own qualifications, Adam and Crosby clash over business strategy for The Luncheonette and Zoe's behavior causes Julia and Joel to question their adoption agreement.
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8.1/10197 votes#16 - Tough Love
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2012
Julia struggles to detach herself from getting too involved in Zoe's life, Kristina reacts to Amber and Bob Little's plans to go off on a weekend business trip together and Max tries to use his Asperger's as an excuse to get out of P.E. Meanwhile, Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby elicits an unexpected reaction from Drew.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
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8.9/10268 votes#17 - Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/21/2012
The Bravermans come together to celebrate a momentous event while Julia and Joel strive to overcome the emotional rollercoaster adopting a child has put them through. Also, Crosby and Adam decide on the fate of The Luncheonette and Sarah makes a difficult decision about her future.
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8.6/10261 votes#18 - My Brother's Wedding
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/28/2012
The Bravermans come together to celebrate a momentous event while Julia and Joel strive to overcome the emotional rollercoaster adopting a child has put them through. Also, Crosby and Adam decide on the fate of The Luncheonette and Sarah makes a difficult decision about her future.
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Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"I Don't Want to Do This Without You" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 239 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...".