Season 3
All Episodes
Episode 1
Taking It Slow
July 5, 2011
Maci confronts her ex, Ryan, about missing child support payments - and he lashes back at her new boyfriend. Amber has to choose between her baby's dad and her new boyfriend. Catelynn and Tyler consider moving in together while still in high school, and single mom Farrah considers making a big change.
Episode 2
To Be with You
July 12, 2011
Amber and Gary move in together and a fun family weekend turns sour, while Tyler's family questions his decision to move in with Catelynn. Maci considers letting her boyfriend Kyle live with her and Bentley to make ends meet - and Farrah struggles with being away from Sophia for a weekend modeling job.
Episode 3
The Last Straw
July 19, 2011
Amber finds out she is being investigated by the police, and fears she will lose custody of Leah. Ryan wants to meet Maci's new boyfriend Kyle, while Farrah finds out Sophia's paternal grandmother is suing for visitation rights. Tyler's dad Butch gets out of jail and re-unites with the family.
Episode 4
Trials and Tribulations
July 26, 2011
Catelynn struggles to fix her relationship with her mom, while Amber & Gary meet with Child Protective Services. Maci finally decides to move away from Kyle and back home to Chattanooga, and Farrah goes to court.
Episode 5
Trick or Treat
August 2, 2011
Maci and Ryan argue over who has rights to Bentley on his birthday, and Amber breaks down over being separated from Leah on Halloween. Farrah struggles to spend time with Sophia while finishing her last remaining school credits, and Catelynn and Tyler look for jobs.
Episode 6
Terrible Twos
August 9, 2011
Amber is upset when Gary refuses to celebrate Leah's birthday together as a family, and Catelynn goes on a weekend retreat to cope with her fears about the adoption. Farrah celebrates finishing college by getting a puppy for her daughter Sophia, and hiding it from her mom, while Maci's Ex, Ryan, finally discovers that her boyfriend Kyle is living with her.
Episode 7
Without You
August 16, 2011
Farrah and Sophia visit Sophia's father's grave; Amber and her mother argue; Maci struggles to keep up; Catelynn and Tyler want to invite their daughter to graduation.
Episode 8
Taking It Up a Notch
August 23, 2011
Amber goes on a date with a new guy, while Catelynn and Tyler get their parents involved with planning a perfect Christmas for Carly. Maci makes a shocking announcement, and Farrah breaks the news to her parents she wants to move to California.
Episode 9
As Long as We're Together
August 30, 2011
Farrah and her parents take a trip to Arizona - but end up arguing the whole time, and Catelynn reunites with her father for the first time since the adoption. Amber reaches out to Gary to re-unite her family on the emotional anniversary of a tragedy, while Maci considers withdrawing from school.
Episode 10
Stay With Me
September 6, 2011
Amber gets arrested and spends the night in jail, only to find out a no-contact order has been put on her and Gary. Catelynn & Tyler have a falling out, and Farrah takes Sophia to explore moving to Florida. When Kyle is injured, Maci is overwhelmed taking care of Bentley, Kyle, and school.
Episode 11
Time Out
September 13, 2011
Maci has a blowout with Ryan over custody of their son Bentley, while Amber & Gary struggle with raising Leah together with a no-contact order in place. Catelynn finally finishes high school and takes Tyler out of town to celebrate, and Farrah's parents try to talk her into leaving Sophia behind when she moves away.
Episode 12
Pros and Cons
September 20, 2011
Amber & Gary try to get the no contact order lifted so they can raise Leah together as a family. Maci tries to cut Ryan out of her life, and Ryan makes a decision about taking Maci to court. Farrah makes an unexpected choice about moving away, and Butch moves in with Catelynn & Tyler, who make a hard decision about Carly.