“Parenthood” 3.09 ‘Sore Loser’
Air Date: November 15, 2011
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Julia and Joel realize that they may have spoiled Sydney during a competitive game of charades; Crosby and Adam celebrate getting a new client while Kristina is worried about Max’s new friends.

• Why didn’t Adam want Kristina to call Max’s "friends’" parents
• Why is Adam paying so much attention to the new secretary?
• What will happen after the kiss? Who will be told?
• Do you think Adam needs to set up boundaries with Crosby?
• Does Adam put his business before his family?
• Why didn’t Julia & Joel realize Sydney was spoiled earlier?

“Parenthood” 3.08 ‘In-Between’
Air Date: November 8, 2011
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Amber gets a taste of what her mother is dealing with when she moves back home and decides to let Seth stay at her place. 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.

• Why does Amber decide to let Seth stay at her place?
• Why is Adam pushing Kristina, physically?
• Do you think Adam and Crosby should have hired that assistant?
• Do you think Crosby is dealing better about Dr. Joe?
• Does Sarah not see herself falling into old patterns with Seth?
• Why is Sarah holding things back from Mark?
• What do you think about the kiss?
• Does Amber standing up for Sarah remind you of a certain Gilmore Girls scene??

Lauren Graham gives a great interview about this episode here.

“Parenthood” 3.07 ‘Forced Family Fun’
Air Date: November 1, 2011
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: 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.

• Why is the family not helping Kristina more?
• Do you think Kristina may have post-partum depression?
• Should Crosby and Jasmine have a more thorough discussion about Dr. Joe with Jabbar? Or is it too early?
• What do you think about Crosby’s reaction to Dr. Joe?
• Do you think Julie being involved with Zoe will turn out badly, with the adoption?
• Why is Zeek the only one questioning Sarah’s involvement with Seth?
• Do you think Sarah and Seth should get back together?