Season 3

Season 3
Season	3
Episodes	18
Airdate	September 12, 2011 – February 28, 2012
Premiere	I Don't Want to Do This Without You
Finale	My Brothers Wedding
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The third season of Parenthood was premiered on September 12, 2011 airing its finale on February 28, 2012, and consisting of 18 episodes.

Cast

Main

• Peter Krause as Adam Braverman
• Lauren Graham as Sarah Braverman
• Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman
• Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman
• Erika Christensen as Julia Graham-Braverman
• Sam Jaeger as Joel Graham
• Savannah Paige Rae as Sydney Graham
• Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman
• Max Burkholder as Max Braverman
• Joy Bryant as Jasmine Trussell
• Tyree Brown as Jabbar Trussell
• Miles Heizer as Drew Holt
• Mae Whitman as Amber Holt
• Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman
• Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman

Recurring

• Jason Ritter as Mark Cyr
• Michael B. Jordan as Alex
• Skyler Day as Amy Ellis
• John Corbett as Seth Holt
• D. B. Woodside as Dr. Joseph Prestridge
• Alexandra Daddario as Rachel
• Rosa Salazar as Zoe DeHaven
• Courtney Ford as Lily
• Amanda Foreman as Suze Lessing
• Tina Lifford as Renee Trussell
• Jonathan Tucker as Bob Little

Episodes

#	Image	Title	Airdate
01		I Don't Want to Do This Without You	September 12, 2011
		Sarah celebrates a milestone birthday and leans on Mark Cyr for emotional support, while Amber makes an independent move from her family. Unemployed, Adam feels the stress of providing for his pregnant wife and family and ponders a new business venture with Crosby. Julia becomes frustrated with the adoption process and dreams up a bizarre scenario. Meanwhile Haddie’s boyfriend Alex gets in trouble when he tries to take Haddie (who'd been drinking) home, and reveals hidden information to Julia.
02		Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...	September 20, 2011
		Kristina is concerned over Max's well-being as he attends a mainstream public school. Sarah and Mark Cyr define and grow their relationship while Haddie and Alex may be drifting apart. Meanwhile, the stress of the adoption process causes Julia to act irrationally, and Adam changes his career plans.
03		Step Right Up	September 27, 2011
		Amber revels in her new independence, while Sarah strives to remain a part of her life. Crosby is unsure how he feels about Jasmine dating and she wonders if she now fits in the Braverman family. Meanwhile, Kristina is concerned about Crosby and Adam's new business venture. Also, Alex receives good news and Zeek imparts relationship advice to Drew.
04		Clear Skies From Here on Out	October 4, 2011
		Zeek lands a role in a commercial, which surprises the family but also causes Camille to think about her achievements in comparison. Max seems to be fitting in at school, however when a large fight ensues between him and Jabbar, both brothers/business partners can't come to terms. Alex and Haddie decide not to see each other.
05		Nora	October 11, 2011
		Adam finds out that Crosby had not been completely truthful about the business plan he had promised. Amber steps in to help Max come to terms with the fight, while Julia and Joel get a surprise. Seth drops into Sarah's life again, much to Mr. Cyr's dismay. While Adam tries to get rapper Mistah Ray to sign with his and Crosby's recording studio, "The Luncheonette", baby Braverman arrives with Crosby's help.