Boston Public

Season 3

TV-PG

The lives of 10 faculty members at a high school in Boston weave in and out of dealing with trouble-makers, having a personal life, and keeping sanity.

Where to Watch Season 3

22 Episodes

Chapter Forty-Five
E1
Chapter Forty-FiveBrooke is caught in the middle when a group of students plan a walkout because the administration has been unable to handle crucial issues such as toxic mold in the bathrooms and overcrowded classrooms.
Chapter Forty-Six
E2
Chapter Forty-SixTemporary synopsis from TV Guide: Harsh echoes resound from the student riot; the Danny-Marla confrontations lead to racist allegations against her; a drug deal entraps one of Guber's prized pupils.
Chapter Forty-Seven
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Chapter Forty-SevenTemporary synopsis from TV Guide: Misconduct charges target Guber, who's up against a new superintendent; race issues fester between Marla and Danny; reckless student driving sparks reproach.
Chapter Forty-Eight
E4
Chapter Forty-EightA sex scandal among teens rocks Winslow and prompts a mock trial of the accused instigator, a clean-cut senior who's defended, prosecuted and judged by his peers.
Chapter Forty-Nine
E5
Chapter Forty-NineSenate's erratic behavior rattles Ronnie and prompts a telling showdown with Harper; pupil misconduct provokes a new teacher, whose youth belies grit.
Chapter Fifty
E6
Chapter FiftyIn the main plot, a rebellious, Irish-American teen squares off against an offended, African-American classmate in a racially incited brawl that distresses their caring teacher and leads to a more contentious fray with principal Harper.
Chapter Fifty-One
E7
Chapter Fifty-OneA jailed Harper faces a manslaughter charge in the death of a student's father; a rebellious teen receives unsolicited help from Hanson, who uncovers the youth's dark secret.
Chapter Fifty-Two
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Chapter Fifty-TwoThis holiday episode is enriched by dramatic confrontations, romantic complications and poignant reconciliations. The tense situation involving a parish priest and an altar boy yields a startling revelation from Hanson.
Chapter Fifty-Three
E9
Chapter Fifty-ThreeA teen's pregnancy sensitizes Guber; a gang slaying deeply affects Kimberly and her prize student; romantic liaisons have differing impacts on Ronnie and Hanson.
Chapter Fifty-Four
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Chapter Fifty-FourAnne Archer plays willful and sultry Patricia Emerson, whose daughter Becky is a student in an English class taught by Colin Flynn. At a home-tutoring session for Becky, Mrs. Emerson comes on to Flynn.
Chapter Fifty-Five
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Chapter Fifty-FiveMoral and ethical dilemmas surround Flynn's adulterous affair; the college recruitment of Winslow's basketball star; and the plight of a pregnant teen.
Chapter Fifty-Six
E12
Chapter Fifty-SixGuber's speech team star has an issue, Russell decides on a college, while mixed signals rattle Colin as his affair comes to a close.
Chapter Fifty-Seven
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Chapter Fifty-SevenValentine's Day marks the arrival of Guber's watchful mother; awakens a troubled coed's feelings for Kimberly; and trifles with romances among Winslow faculty members.
Chapter Fifty-Eight
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Chapter Fifty-EightAmerican Idol contestant Tamyra Gray makes her TV dramatic debut. Gray plays a shy Winslow student named Aisha, whose solo in an empty study hall awes Marylin, so she persuades Aisha to audition for the upcoming school musical.
Chapter Fifty-Nine
E15
Chapter Fifty-NineAnxiety besets Winslow staffers, scrutinized by the mayor's spy, a teacher's sex scandal is grist for the mill of student TV-journalists, and boyfriend-related tensions affect school-musical star Aisha.
Chapter Sixty
E16
Chapter SixtyEmotional Marla imperils a promotion; rattled Hanson tends to a 4-year-old niece; conflicted Aisha (Tamyra Gray), recast in the school musical, confronts her jealous boyfriend.
Chapter Sixty-One
E17
Chapter Sixty-OneTensions surface over Ronnie's new post; Aisha's participation in the school musical and her relationship with J.T.; Harvey's required recertification; and Danny's care for his niece.
Chapter Sixty-Two
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Chapter Sixty-TwoCourtroom drama energizes Ronnie, who's defending two teens in a murder arraignment; high test scores by poor students prompt Guber's undercover investigation.
Chapter Sixty-Three
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Chapter Sixty-ThreeSudden fame heartens Ronnie, credited for high exam scores posted at Winslow, yet she's also facing a romantic crisis with Zach; a student-council election tests a shy, awkward teen.
Chapter Sixty-Four
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Chapter Sixty-FourAisha (Gray) is shocked when her father, a one-time famous musician but now an alcoholic, makes a surprise visit to Winslow High. He is seriously ill and leaves Aisha a tattered song manuscript. She puts words to the melody, which becomes her rendition of ""Dance With My Father"" (Luther Vandross' biographical song to be released in June). Meanwhile, motherhood troubles Marcie, who's taking a parental-training course, and fears for his niece's welfare preoccupy Danny, whose sister is still using drugs.
Chapter Sixty-Five
E21
Chapter Sixty-FiveHanson, looking for a way to increase his chances in adopting his niece, makes a sudden proposal to Claire (Missy Yager). Meanwhile, Guber challenges a student (rap star GQ guest stars) who wants to use rap music to show why Shakespeare ""sucks""; and Marilyn doesn't trust a record producer (hip-hop star/actor Method Man guest stars) who's pushing to sign Aisha to a recording deal. Also of note for this episode, the band Lifehouse (""Hanging by a Moment"") will perform at Doyle's Bar.
Chapter Sixty-Six
E22
Chapter Sixty-SixWhen a student writes a letter to Whitney Houston asking her to attend the prom with him, faculty and students are amazed that she accepts. Houston's attendance at the prom causes Aisha, who is set to perfrom, to get stage fright. Meanwhile, Harper presents a radical way to prevent the firing of teachers for budget reasons; and Danny asks Claire's father's permission to marry her.