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Parenthood S3E16 — Tough Love

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Parenthood•Season 3•Episode 16

Tough Love

8.0/10 · 240 votesFeb 14, 201243 min

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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,

Directed byLawrence Trilling

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Cast15

Peter Krause

Peter Krause

Adam Braverman

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham

Sarah Braverman

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard

Crosby Braverman

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Julia Braverman-Graham

Monica Potter

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Kristina Braverman

Sam Jaeger

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Joel Graham

Joy Bryant

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Jasmine Trussell

Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman

Amber Holt

Sarah Ramos

Sarah Ramos

Haddie Braverman

Miles Heizer

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Drew Holt

Max Burkholder

Max Burkholder

Max Braverman

Savannah Paige Rae

Savannah Paige Rae

Sydney Graham

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Lawrence Trilling

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Episode Summary

"Tough Love" is episode 16 of Parenthood season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 240 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Lawrence Trilling, it aired on February 14, 2012.

Next: E17 · Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You Best of Season 3