7.3/10280 votes#1 - Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2020
The Conners are back and dealing with the pandemic, and life’s financial troubles loom over the family. Dan is still trying to catch up on back-mortgage payments and avoid a potential eviction, while the Lunch Box is closed for everything but takeout and delivery. Becky and Darlene are both forced to search for additional income at the newly reopened Wellman Plastics plant.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn
Writer: Bruce Helford
7.4/10264 votes#2 - Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2020
Mary is devastated that Halloween has been canceled by the city, so Darlene and Becky enlist Jackie and the rest of the family to create an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, Mark goes toe-to-toe with another kid at school who doesn’t believe in wearing a mask.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10231 votes#3 - Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2020
Darlene isolates herself from her co-workers at Wellman Plastics, leaving them with the impression she is an elitist snob, while Louise decides to teach Harris an expensive life lesson. Jackie has invested everything she has into The Lunch Box and is determined to keep the restaurant running no matter what, leaving some family members to question her actions.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn
Writer: Dave Caplan
7.2/10235 votes#4 - Birthdays, Babies and Emotional Support Chickens
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2020
It's Beverly Rose's first birthday - but it's not all cake and candles - when Becky and Emilio disagree on what kind of party they should have. Meanwhile, Jackie is introduced to someone who wants to be more than friends.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Bruce Rasmussen
7.0/10233 votes#5 - Friends in High Places and Horse Surgery
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2020
Darlene begins to develop a friendship with a manager at Wellman Plastics, which lands her in an awkward situation between the boss and her sister, Becky. Meanwhile, Louise's brother, Neville, tries to win over Jackie by making a thoughtful gesture, creating uncomfortable tension.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Jana Hunter, Mitch Hunter
7.3/10234 votes#6 - Protest, Drug Test and One Leaves the Nest
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2020
CloseHarris’ job is in jeopardy after joining a protest she strongly believes in, leading to tense discussions within the family. Jackie makes a visit to Wellman Plastics only to realize the company is instituting supervised drug testing, inspiring Becky to lead her own protest.
Director: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Debby Wolfe
7.4/10214 votes#7 - A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/2021
Ben’s mom, Barb, arrives in town after an unexpected death and unveils shocking information from the past. Meanwhile, Becky and Emilio spend more time together.
Director: Michael Arden
Writer: Jana Hunter, Mitch Hunter
7.2/10213 votes#8 - Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/20/2021
Harris brings home her new friend, Josh, leaving the family questioning his intentions. Meanwhile, Becky and Ben’s attempt to build a closet stirs up family drama.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10203 votes#9 - Promotions, Podcasts and Magic Tea
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/2021
Darlene earns a promotion at Wellman Plastics, while Ben decides on a new career path. Meanwhile, Jackie tries an herbal tea leading to an emotional revelation.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Amy Fox
7.0/10216 votes#10 - Who Are Bosses, Boats and Eckhart Tolle?
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2021
Chuck's new purchase of a boat creates a rift between Dan and his long-time friend. Meanwhile, Darlene hires her first assistant at Wellman's Plastics but soon realizes she is anything but helpful, leading Darlene to question her decision.
Director: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Erica Montolfo-Bura
7.4/10206 votes#11 - Panic Attacks, Hardware Store and Big Mouth Billy Bass
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/24/2021
Darlene starts to feel the pressures of her new job which result in a health scare. Meanwhile, Dan attempts to help Ben out at the hardware store, but the two don’t always see eye to eye on running the business.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Bruce Helford, Bruce Rasmussen, Dave Caplan
6.8/10207 votes#12 - A Stomach Ache, a Heartbreak and a Grave Mistake
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2021
Mark is stressed out and feeling sick, convinced he has COVID-19. Meanwhile, Becky and Harris team up to confront Josh who has been “ghosting” Harris. And when Jackie visits Roseanne’s grave, she finds an appalling headstone right next to it and sets out to make it right.
Director: Michael Arden
Writer: Emily R. Wilson
7.0/10200 votes#13 - Walden Pond, a Staycation and the Axis Powers
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/24/2021
Dan feels helpless when Louise refuses to let him put himself at risk for her. Meanwhile, when Jackie learns the competing restaurants are posting negative reviews about The Lunch Box, she recruits Neville to help her confront them.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn
Writer: Emily R. Wilson
7.3/10195 votes#14 - Money, Booze and Lies
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/31/2021
Becky meets up with an old friend and feels pressured to impress him while Dan questions his position at the hardware store, leading to a massive fight between him and Ben.
Director: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Debby Wolfe
7.4/10200 votes#15 - An Old Dog, New Tricks and a Ticket to Ride
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/7/2021
Becky is working double shifts and taking classes at the community college, resulting in less time with her daughter, Beverly Rose. Meanwhile, Dan decides to foster an elderly dog.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Erica Montolfo-Bura
7.7/10198 votes#16 - A Fast Car, a Sudden Loss, and a Slow Decline
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 4/7/2021
Darlene learns some shocking news about an old friend, and the Conners come together to help someone close to them.
Director: Jean Sagal
Writer: Bruce Helford
7.3/10186 votes#17 - Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 4/14/2021
Dan encounters a surprise visitor who shares some unsolicited advice, leaving him feeling guilty. Meanwhile, Darlene welcomes a new employee to Wellman Plastics.
Director: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Dave Caplan
7.8/10207 votes#18 - Cheating, Revelations and a Box of Doll Heads
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/21/2021
Mark is stressed and exhausted from studying for an important entrance exam, so Darlene steps in to help, but her plan backfires.
Director: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Bruce Rasmussen
7.2/10177 votes#19 - Jeopardé, Sobrieté, and Infidelité
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2021
Darlene makes a decision about her trip to Hawaii, leading to a heated encounter with Barb; Becky gives a presentation on addiction to Mark's class.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn
Writer: Bruce Helford, Amy Fox, Dave Caplan
7.5/10178 votes#20 - Two Proposals, a Homecoming and a Bear
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2021
Big changes are coming for the Conners, with not one but two proposals. Plus, Jackie uses her “JEOPARDY!” infamy to her advantage.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn
Writer: Bruce Helford, Bruce Rasmussen, Dave Caplan
The Best Episodes of The Conners Season 3
Every episode of The Conners Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Conners Season 3!
This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart" is the best rated episode of "The Conners" season 3. It scored 7.3/10 based on 280 votes. Directed by Jody Margolin Hahn and written by Bruce Helford, it aired on 10/21/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic".