“Parenthood” 3.13 ‘Just Smile’
Air Date: January 10, 2012 
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Crosby is frustrated when Adam unexpectedly steals the spotlight for a local newspaper’s piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber struggles in a new job and Sarah becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia and Joel try to resist interfering in Zoe’s personal life.

• Why wasn’t Crosby more supportive of Adam?
• Do you think Adam usurped Crosby? Should he have been the one more understanding of Crosby’s feelings?
• Why doesn’t Amber have any confidence in her new job?
• Do you see Sarah having a baby?
• What will happen to Zoe after the baby, do you think?

“Parenthood” 3.12 ‘Sore Loser’
Air Date: January 3, 2012 
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Zeek decides to go on a road trip to visit his mother for her 86th birthday and the whole family tags along. However, the disaster bound trip doesn’t prove as troublesome as the birthday girl.

• Why didn’t Sarah lock the door?
• Was the road trip a bad idea?
• Were Adam & Kristina being too strict with Max?
• Why was Zeek so upset about the whole road trip? About his kids?
• What did you think of Zeek’s mom?

“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?