After Robert suffers his heart attack doctors rush to save his life, as the Walkers cling to hope that he'll survive. While Holly is visiting, Julia gets the phone call about Robert's heart attack, leaving Holly to babysit Elizabeth. Justin continues to try to get a hold of Rebecca, while he tries to calm the rest of his family down; Rebecca starts questioning if she should tell Holly about everything on Tommy's computer. Holly finds that Tommy is trying to push her out of the company and plans on confronting him. Robert gets through surgery fine, and eventually gets to hold his new son; Kitty and Robert decide to name him Evan.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=57\n |EpisodeNumber2=18\n |Title=Taking Sides\n |WrittenBy=Michael Foley & Beth Schwartz\n |DirectedBy=Michael Morris\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|8}}\n |Viewers=10.50[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/10/lead-weekly-viewing/14240 ''American Idol'', ''CSI'' and ''The Bachelor'' lead weekly TV viewing]. TV by the Numbers. March 10, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010.\n |ShortSummary=Even in the wake of a life-threatening medical crisis and the excitement surrounding the birth of his son, Robert remains steadfast in his drive to run for governor, despite the damage that it may do to his marriage. Meanwhile, Saul and Sarah go to extremes to hide Tommy's legal troubles from Nora, and Ryan gets a bit too close too fast for anyone's good.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=58\n |EpisodeNumber2=19\n |Title=Spring Broken\n |WrittenBy=Sherri Cooper-Landsman & Brian Studler\n |DirectedBy=Richard Coad\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|15}}\n |Viewers=10.58[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/17/american-idol-dancing-with-the-stars-and-csi-top-broadcast-net-viewing/14708 ''American Idol'', ''Dancing With the Stars'' and ''CSI'' top broadcast net viewing]. TV by the Numbers. March 17, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010.\n |ShortSummary=Kevin and Justin take Tommy on a getaway to help him make a decision about his legal future. Meanwhile, Kitty and Evan retreat to Nora's to get acquainted with her new half brother, Ryan Lafferty, while Robert recovers.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=59\n |EpisodeNumber2=20\n |Title=Missing\n |WrittenBy=Jason Wilborn & Nancy Won\n |DirectedBy=Michael Schultz\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|22}}\n |Viewers=10.81[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/24/american-idol-dancing-with-the-stars-and-60-minutes-lead-overall-viewing/15090 ''American Idol'', ''Dancing With the Stars'' and ''60 Minutes'' lead overall viewing]. TV by the Numbers. March 24, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010.\n |ShortSummary=Desperate to get through to Tommy before his legal troubles worsen, Nora reaches out for help to the person whom he hurt most deeply. Meanwhile, Ryan gets a bit too close to Rebecca for Justin's comfort.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=60\n |EpisodeNumber2=21\n |Title=S3X\n |WrittenBy=Cliff Olin & David Marshall Grant\n |DirectedBy=Laura Innes\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|19}}\n |Viewers=9.63[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/21/from-american-idol-to-the-amazing-race-the-top-20-shows-for-week-of-april-13-19/17131 From ''American Idol'' to ''The Amazing Race'', the top 20 shows for week of April 13-19]. TV by the Numbers. April 21, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010.\n |ShortSummary=The Walkers keep up hope that Tommy will return home when Holly considers dropping the charges. Meanwhile Sarah makes yet another major career change, Kitty questions whether or not her marriage will survive, when she becomes friendly with a widowed father she met when she takes Evan on park outings. Kevin and Scotty consider a surprising proposal from Chad (guest starring Jason Lewis). Scotty, Kevin and Chad share drinks. Sarah reclaims her Ojai office and meets Cal, a staffer in accounting. He helps her unpack. Even in the heat of the moment, Sarah's business savvy remains. When David, Holly, Rebecca and Ryan have dinner, David can't help but notice Ryan's behavior around his daughter.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=61\n |EpisodeNumber2=22\n |Title=Julia\n |WrittenBy=Molly Newman & Michael Foley\n |DirectedBy=Michael Morris\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|26}}\n |Viewers=9.63[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/28/weekly-broadcast-ratings-american-idol-wins-again-fringe-an-18-49-hit/17570 Broadcast ratings: ''American Idol wins again'', ''Fringe'' is 18-49 hit]. TV by the Numbers. April 28, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010.\n |ShortSummary=Out of patience waiting for Tommy to return home, Julia decides to try returning to teaching---even if it means relocation. Robert discovers Kitty's relationship with Alec---and assumes the worst. Holly and Sarah finally find balance in their relationship.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=62\n |EpisodeNumber2=23\n |Title=Let's Call The Whole Thing Off\n |WrittenBy=Peter Calloway & Daniel Silk\n |DirectedBy=Laura Innes\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|3}}\n |Viewers=9.22[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/06/weekly-top-shows-which-jj-abrams-show-did-better/18168 Weekly top shows: Which JJ Abrams show did better?]. TV by the Numbers. May 6, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2009.\n |ShortSummary=When Kitty and Robert reach a crossroads in their marriage, she is forced to reflect on her father's (guest starring Tom Skerritt as William Walker) past indiscretions and decide what's most important in life. Meanwhile, Ryan makes a discovery about his mother's death and takes a huge leap in the wrong direction to vie for Rebecca's affection. Kitty affirms Ryan's suspicion somewhat when she remembers her father planning the trip to Reno that ended in Ryan's mother's death.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}\n{{Episode list/sublist|Brothers & Sisters season 3\n |EpisodeNumber=63\n |EpisodeNumber2=24\n |Title=Mexico\n |WrittenBy=[[Alison Schapker]] & Monica Owusu-Breen\n |DirectedBy=Ken Olin\n |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|10}}\n |Viewers=8.84[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/12/greys-anatomy-queen-of-scripted-shows-lost-bests-fringe/18543 ''Grey’s Anatomy'' queen of scripted shows, ''Lost'' bests ''Fringe'']. TV by the Numbers. May 12, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2010\n |ShortSummary=When the Walker family reaches out to Tommy, they're devastated to find that he may be unwilling to accept their help. Meanwhile, Robert and Kitty reach a crossroads in their marriage that they may not be able to successfully navigate. Justin makes plans for the future, with or without Rebecca. Saul reveals a shocking admission about Ryan's mother.\n |LineColor=B60000\n}}"}},"i":0}}]}" id="mwMQ">
The show was created by Ken Olin and Jon Robin Baitz. Brothers & Sisters is produced by Berlanti Television, After Portsmouth, and Touchstone Television (Fall 2006-Spring 2007), which is now ABC Studios (Fall 2007–present).
The third season ranked #33 this season, the highest position it has held yet. However, the average number of viewers dropped to around 10.6 million.
Season Three Weekly
Episode # | Title | Air date | Rating | Share | 18-49 | Viewers | Rank |
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40 | "Glass Houses" | September 28, 2008 | 12 | 4.8 | 12.35 | ||
41 | "Book Burning | October 5, 2008 | 4.0 | 10.62 | |||
42 | "Tug of War" | October 12, 2008 | 3.6 | 10.09 | |||
43 | "Everything Must Go" | October 19, 2008 | 3.5 | 10.03 | |||
44 | "You Get What You Need" | October 26, 2008 | 3.6 | 10.11 | |||
45 | "Bakersfield" | November 2, 2008 | 3.4 | 9.72 | |||
46 | "Do You Believe in Magic?" | November 9, 2008 | 9 | 3.7 | 10.23 | ||
47 | "Going Once...Going Twice" | November 16, 2008 | 9 | 3.7 | 10.07 | ||
48 | "Unfinished Business" | November 30, 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 10.19 | ||
49 | "Just a Sliver" | December 7, 2008 | 10 | 3.9 | 10.66 | ||
50 | "A Father Dreams" | January 4, 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 9.16 | ||
51 | "Sibling Rivalry" | January 11, 2009 | 3.4 | 9.07 | |||
52 | "It's Not Easy Being Green" | January 18, 2009 | 2.9 | 8.94 | |||
53 | "Owning It" | February 8, 2009 | 8 | 3.1 | 9.33 | ||
54 | "Lost & Found" | February 15, 2009 | 8 | 3.2 | 9.07 | ||
55/56 | "Troubled Waters, Parts 1 and 2" | March 1, 2009 | 11 | 4.1 | 11.93 | ||
57 | "Taking Sides" | March 8, 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 10.50 | ||
58 | "Spring Broken" | March 15, 2009 | 10 | 3.7 | 10.58 | ||
59 | "Missing" | March 22, 2009 | 9 | 3.7 | 10.81 | ||
60 | "S3X" | April 19, 2009 | 9 | 3.6 | 9.63 | ||
61 | "Julia" | April 26, 2009 | 8 | 3.3 | 9.63 | ||
62 | "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" | May 3, 2009 | 8 | 3.1 | 9.22 | ||
63 | "Mexico" | May 10, 2009 | 8 | 3.1 | 8.84 | #3 |
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