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Party of Five Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Summer Fun, Summer Not
Wed, Aug 21, 1996 60 mins
Charlie and Kirsten (Matthew Fox, Paula Devicq) are back together---but with no plans to marry; Julia's old flame (Jeremy London) returns; and Claudia announces that she's in love. Ellie: Kathleen Noone. Byron: Rider Strong. Will: Scott Grimes. Julia: Neve Campbell.
Episode 2
Going, Going, Gone
Wed, Aug 28, 1996 60 mins
Griffin's life plans focus on Julia; Kirsten's academic plans leave little time for Charlie; Bailey feels betrayed by the departing Will; and Claudia's beau (Rider Strong) only has eyes for Julia. Tucker: Peter Simmons. Mr. Conklin: Dennis Lipscomb.
Episode 3
Short Cuts
Wed, Sep 4, 1996 60 mins
A secret revealed throws Kirsten for a loop at her new job; an accommodating new pal (Harold Pruett) helps Bailey breeze through his first days at college; and Justin's school essay is too frank for Julia. Dr. Kass: Bruce French. Justin: Michael Goorjian.
Episode 4
Deal With It
Wed, Sep 11, 1996 60 mins
Charlie tries to restore Kirsten's lust for life, despite her depression; Cooper and Julia hit it off; and Bailey hunts for an apartment. Callie: Alexondra Lee. Cooper: Harold Pruett. Charlie: Matthew Fox. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt. Bailey: Scott Wolf.
Episode 5
Mixed Signals
Wed, Sep 18, 1996 60 mins
Bailey has his hands full with a "never-a-dull-moment" roommate (Alexondra Lee); Charlie intervenes in the problems of Claudia's pal Jody (Marla Sokoloff), but he may be unable to handle problems closer to home. Tom: Larry Poindexter. Cooper: Harold Pruett.
Episode 6
Going Home
Wed, Sep 25, 1996 60 mins
Charlie fears he may lose Kirsten after a confrontation with her parents (Kathleen Noone, Nicholas Pryor), who arrive with plans to take their daughter home. Charlie: Matthew Fox. Kirsten: Paula Devicq. Zoey: Allison Croft. Callie: Alexondra Lee.
Episode 7
Personal Demons
Wed, Oct 30, 1996 60 mins
The Salingers' streak of bad luck prompts Claudia to hire an exorcist; Charlie is visited by a handyman (Kenneth Mars) who claims to be an old friend of his dad's; Bailey does more than think about the unthinkable with Callie (Alexondra Lee). Grace: Tamara Taylor.
Episode 8
Not So Fast
Wed, Nov 6, 1996 60 mins
A first meeting with a Stanford writing instructor (Neil Roberts) gives Julia encouragement; Claudia finds renewed enthusiasm for the violin after meeting her mother's colleague (James Sloyan); and Sarah kills Bailey with kindness as he struggles to be honest with her. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Episode 9
Gimme Shelter
Wed, Nov 13, 1996 60 mins
Grace (Tamara Taylor) and the press are on Charlie's case when he mishandles an incident with the homeless; a roofer and his brother complicate life for Julia; Bailey feels the sting of rejection. Sam: Ben Browder. Alec: Breckin Meyer. Coach Petrocelli: Dan Lauria.
Episode 10
Close to You
Wed, Nov 20, 1996 60 mins
Bailey saves Callie from a date-rape attempt; Grace (Tamara Taylor) and Charlie are mistaken for a couple; Julia goes gaga over Sam (Ben Browder). Callie: Alexondra Lee. Stuart: Ben Savage. Marcia: Jackie Mari Roberts. Guy: David Quane. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Episode 11
I Do
Wed, Nov 27, 1996 60 mins
On what would have been his first anniversary with Kirsten, Charlie finds himself the best man in Joe's wedding. Also: Bailey fails at accommodating Sarah's romantic wishes; Sam loses interest in Julia. Joe: Tom Mason. Franny: Anita Barone. Sam: Ben Browder.
Episode 12
Desperate Measures
Wed, Dec 11, 1996 60 mins
It seems like old times when Charlie surprises Kirsten (Paula Devicq) with a visit. But in his absence things go haywire back home, as Claudia is admitted to the hospital, and Sarah is devastated by the truth. Ellie: Kathleen Noone. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Episode 13
Christmas
Wed, Dec 18, 1996 60 mins
Grandpa Jake (Carroll O'Connor) arrives unexpectedly, lifting Christmas spirits for Claudia and Julia. But romantic letdowns have knocked the holiday spirit out of Charlie and Bailey. Coach Petrocelli: Dan Lauria. Stuart: Ben Savage. Pete: Jonathan Hadary
Episode 14
Life's Too Short
Wed, Jan 8, 1997 60 mins
A tragedy involving a classmate gives Julia and Justin pause; an old secret surfaces during Charlie's high-school reunion; Sarah can't forgive---or forget---Bailey's infidelity. Libby: Bryn Erin. T.J.: Stan Cahill. Aaron: Matthew Ross. Lori: Jessica Tuck. Mrs. Dwyer: Joan McMurtry.
Episode 15
Significant Others
Wed, Jan 15, 1997 60 mins
Bailey throws himself into wrestling---and drinking; Grace's date with a politically connected guy (Michael Whaley) arouses Charlie's jealousy; Sam becomes more attentive to Julia after encountering his old girlfriend (Corrine Bohrer). Ted: Zach Ward.
Episode 16
I Declare
Wed, Jan 22, 1997 60 mins
Bailey tries to swear off drinking to save his academic standing; Julia struggles with second thoughts about college; Charlie and Grace's friendship moves to a romantic plane; Claudia "outs" a teacher (Raphael Sbarge). Prof. Conklin: John Pleshette. Burns: Frank Sanders.
Episode 17
Misery Loves Company
Wed, Jan 29, 1997 60 mins
Bailey's out-of-control drinking comes under scrutiny from visiting pal Will (Scott Grimes); Charlie invites Grace (Tamara Taylor) to move in; Julia arrives at Sam's with a suitcase. Sam: Ben Browder. Ms. Huffman: Lela Ivey. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt. Bailey: Scott Wolf.
Episode 18
MYOB
Wed, Feb 5, 1997 60 mins
After a disastrous night with Bailey, Sarah compares notes with Julia and discovers she's not the only one worried about him; and Grace feels out of place at the Salingers. Elaine: Sharon Mahoney. Grace: Tamara Taylor. Bailey: Scott Wolf. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Episode 19
Point of No Return
Wed, Feb 12, 1997 60 mins
Bailey's siblings finally realize the enormity of his drinking problem; Grace is unsettled by a surprise visit from her parents (Joan Pringle, Clifton Davis); and Sam's comment irks Julia. Marcus: Matthew Carey. Avery: James Sloyan. Sam: Ben Browder. Grace: Tamara Taylor.
Episode 20
The Intervention
Wed, Feb 19, 1997 60 mins
Bailey (Scott Wolf) goes on the attack when Sarah, Grace and his siblings confront him about his drinking. Meanwhile, a secret is revealed that casts a pall on family memories. Joe: Tom Mason. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt. Grace: Tamara Taylor. Claudia: Lacey Chabert.
Episode 21
Hitting Bottom
Wed, Feb 26, 1997 60 mins
Bailey (Scott Wolf) hits rock bottom following the family intervention. Meanwhile, Griffin (Jeremy London) returns. Avery: James Sloyan. Coach Petrocelli: Dan Lauria. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt. Claudia: Lacey Chabert. Charlie: Matthew Fox.
Episode 22
Leap of Faith
Wed, Mar 5, 1997 60 mins
Bailey's accident serves as a wake-up call to get help, but he soon encounters a painful reminder of the past; Grace runs for city council; Griffin is reunited with his estranged father (John M. Jackson). Walter: John Rubinstein. Marcia: Jackie Mari Roberts. Arthur: Troy Evans.
Episode 23
Promises, Promises
Wed, Mar 19, 1997 60 mins
Sarah tries to move on by dating another guy (Christopher Gartin); Bailey moves back home; Claudia thinks Grace is too self-absorbed to care about the family; Julia begins slacking off in school. Callie: Alexondra Lee. Grace: Tamara Taylor. Sarah: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Episode 24
A Little Faith
Wed, Mar 26, 1997 60 mins
Bailey encounters temptation while going with Claudia to a concert appearance in L.A.; Charlie learns what makes Grace tick---and what doesn't; Julia and Griffin embark on a road trip. Carter: John Doe. Joe: Tom Mason. Claudia: Lacey Chabert. Griffin: Jeremy London.
Episode 25
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Wed, Apr 2, 1997 60 mins
Charlie and Grace reflect on obstacles in their relationship; Griffin is stung by the possibility that Julia may take off for Europe with Justin; and Bailey, feeling alone, finds an AA sponsor. John L: Don McManus. Rose: Joan Pringle. Mrs. Reeves: Alyson Reed.
