Grace Under Fire

Season 3

TV-PG

After divorcing her abusive, alcoholic husband and recovering from her own alcoholism, Grace tries to rebuild her life and protect her children from making the same mistakes. Against this serious backdrop, this show is actually a comedy, finding humor in the relationships between Grace and her co-workers at the oil refinery, her neighbors Wade and Nadine, and bachelor pharmacist Russell Norton.

Where to Watch Season 3

25 Episodes

Great Eggspectations
E1
Episode 1Great EggspectationsWade and Nadine find out at the fertility clinic that there is a problem with her eggs so they ask Grace if she'll donate hers. Her decision really affects their friendship. Do Wade and Nadine really want a baby?
Movin' on Down
E2
Episode 2Movin' on DownDownsizing becomes a problem for Grace as she discovers that her job was not eliminated but usurped by her boss.
Grace and Rick and the Dance of Doom
E3
Episode 3Grace and Rick and the Dance of DoomOne of the guys on their crew is fired, a couple of 'suits' also. Everyone is expected to work this weekend, but Grace has family obligations. Rick, the corporate executive that Grace spoke to about being demoted, shows up at one of the obligations and asks her out.
The Breakup
E4
Episode 4The BreakupGrace realizes that she and Ben never talk about anything of importance. She is also seeing Rick and they all discuss whether she should tell each of them about the other one. Rick asks Grace to stop seeing Ben and Quentin catches Grace and Rick kissing.
Grace Under a Wig
E5
Episode 5Grace Under a WigRick gets two tickets to see an author Grace enjoys, but it's Halloween and Grace says she can't go. Quentin is banned from Halloween, Libby stains her costume, a troubled neighbor comes to complain. Jean expertly gets rid of the neighbor and takes over the celebration so Grace can do something for herself. Grace performs at a coffeehouse, in costume.
Daycare
E6
Episode 6DaycareGrace posts an ad in the pharmacy for a sitter for Patrick. Jean comes to watch him the first day and asks why Grace doesn't put him in daycare. Grace explains that the only daycare she can afford won't take Patrick because he's not toilet trained. Grace decides to demand a company daycare center.
Matthew Gets Busted
E7
Episode 7Matthew Gets BustedMatthew calls Grace after he's arrested for running naked through a women's rights protest. Grace tells him she's upset because he trivialized their event. Matthew's adoptive mother comes to see Grace over the issue.
Grace Really Under Fire
E8
Episode 8Grace Really Under FireA disgruntled ex-employee takes the gang hostage at the refinery.
Thanks for Nothing
E9
Episode 9Thanks for NothingEmmet is off with his buddies for Thanksgiving and Jean makes a big show of letting everyone that she will be all alone, forcing Grace to invite her. Rick is invited, too, and Grace asks him to be nice to Jean. Rick and Jean are getting along so well that it makes Grace mad. Wade helps her to see that she has come to expect chaos and without it she's not happy.
Sleeping Together
E10
Episode 10Sleeping TogetherGrace and Rick are coming home from a date and Grace is wondering why they haven't had sex yet. A car crosses their path and they crash. Feeling lucky to be alive, they do have sex. Jean brings the kids home early the next morning and she catches Rick still there. The next day, Grace drops the kids at Jean's and Rick cooks dinner before they quickly halt and go upstairs. The second time turns out to be not as enjoyable as the first time.
Emmet's Secret
E11
Episode 11Emmet's SecretEmmet and Jean come to watch the kids while Grace and Rick go to St. Louis for the weekend. One her way out the door, Grace finds out that Emmet is going off for the weekend also. The hotel has only adult movies on demand and not the game he wants to see. They end up in a gay sports bar, to Rick's embarrassment. Then, they see Emmet in the same bar.
Emmet, We Hardly Knew Ye
E12
Episode 12Emmet, We Hardly Knew YeThe Kelly's Christmas celebration is dampened when Emmet dies suddenly and his 'significant other' appears at the funeral and shocks everyone by announcing that fact.
Daddy's Girl
E13
Episode 13Daddy's GirlThe title refers to Rick's daughter, Amy, who is rather ill-mannered and not Grace's cup of tea, but controls Rick.
No Help Wanted
E14
Episode 14No Help WantedGrace's fear of being dependent causes her to turn down offers of help from her family and friends.
Good Neighbor Sam
E15
Episode 15Good Neighbor SamSam, friend from across the street always seems to be visiting the Kelly's house. We know he's had a long-time crush on Grace and his mother appears to be the new June Cleaver, but is there something else going on?
Positively Hateful
E16
Episode 16Positively HatefulWhen the nasty janitor is about to be fired for being HIV+, Grace is reluctant to help him. Rick instructs Quentin on how to behave on his first date.
Why Buy the Bull?
E17
Episode 17Why Buy the Bull?There is a gas leak at Grace's, which the landlord says will take two weeks to fix. Rick invites them all to come and stay with him. By the time Grace and the kids are leaving, more layoffs come to the refinery, but this time it's Rick who loses his job. When he realizes that Grace is leaving, he thinks it's because she was interested in his money.
Love Thy Neighbor
E18
Episode 18Love Thy NeighborThe new Afro-American neighbors are coming for dinner.
Pregnant Pause
E19
Episode 19Pregnant PauseGrace goes over to Nadine's and finds her waiting for a call from the doctor. She took a home pregnancy test and is waiting for the doctor to confirm or contest. The doctor calls, talks to Grace and confirms Nadine is finally pregnant. Grace is feeling hurt that Nadine only wants to do things with Wade now and Nadine says some hurtful things, too.
Broads for Broader Horizons
E20
Episode 20Broads for Broader HorizonsGrace is taking a writing class at the local college. The professor is not kind or especially helpful. Grace doesn't know if she wants to go back. Grace defends her writing to the teacher and walks out.
Head Games
E21
Episode 21Head GamesJean meets a man with whom she is keeping casual company. Grace encourages her, glad to see her getting out. Jean is 'done with him' until Grace pushes harder. Then, Rick discovers him smoking marijuana in the restroom.
Mr. Mullen's Opus
E22
Episode 22Mr. Mullen's OpusGrace is spending one night a week answering phones at the crisis center. Soon, 'Chris' (as she identifies herself) is becoming drawn in by a frequent caller 'Ron' who is being tempted to go back to drinking. She finds herself agreeing to meet him at a bar; they are both astonished to recognize each other.
Take Me to Your Breeder
E23
Episode 23Take Me to Your BreederThere's a toxic spill at the refinery but Grace, who hasn't been checked out and cleared, leaves to find Quentin who's run away from home. On the way home, Grace finds herself feeling woozy and then finds herself in an alien diner where she talks to her late father.
Guess Who's Not Coming to Lunch?
E24
Episode 24Guess Who's Not Coming to Lunch?Jimmy's child support check has bounced again and the kids are eligible for the free lunch program at school, where they're forced to go to a separate line. Libby hasn't been eating lunch, but it's for a completely different reason.
You Go, Girl
E25
Episode 25You Go, GirlGrace and John arrange for a temporary job for Rick at the refinery. Everybody's giving Rick a hard time at work because he used to be the boss. Rick leaves work, gets drunk, goes to Grace's, and proposes.