Parenthood

Season 3

I Don't Want to Do This Without You

1. Max tells Alex that he (Max) knows that high school parties have alcohol because he watches the TV show "Friday Night Lights." Alex is played by Michael B. Jordan, who played the quarterback Vince Howard on "Friday Night Lights." Also, the two shows share a showrunner, Jason Katims.

Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...

1. Kelly Wolf, who plays Max's teacher Mrs. McKindall, is the actor, Max Burkholder's real life mother.
2. Kelly Wolf, who plays Max's teacher Mrs. McKindall, also appeared in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as Ida the real estate agent that works with Emily to locate a new diner location for Luke in "Spring".

Step Right Up

Clear Skies from Here on Out

Nora

1. Both Sarah Ramos (Haddie Braverman) and Miles Heizer (Drew Holt) appear in the episode but have no lines.

Tales from the Luncheonette

1. Although credited, Savannah Paige Rae (Sydney Graham), Joe Bryant (Jasmine Trussell) and Tyree Brown (Jabbar Trussell) do not appear in this episode.

Forced Family Fun

1. Although credited, Bonnie Bedelia (Camille Braverman) does not appear in this episode.

In-Between

1. Crosby can be seen watching David Yates' 2009 film Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, based on J.K. Rowling's book of the same title.

Sore Loser

Mr. Honesty

Missing

1. Miles Heizer (Drew Holt) appears briefly but has no lines in this episode. The museum at the end of the episode looked like the LA Natural History Museum. No wonder Max got lost on the way there!

Road Trip

1. At the hotel when Zeek and Camille go on ahead to Grandma Braverman's house. The split pea place mentioned by Joel is Pea Soup Andersen's a famous and long standing road stop in Buellton CA known for its split pea soup and for generations has been a favorite stop on long drives from SF area to the LA area. There are 2 now but the one in Buellton is the one referenced here.
2. When at the diner, there is talk of ordering Monte Cristo sandwiches; in Gilmore girls., which also stars Lauren Graham, there is a running gag about Monte Cristo sandwiches at Luke's Diner.
3. Although credited, Joy Bryant (Jasmine Trussell) does not appear in this episode.

Just Smile

1. Although credited, Savannah Paige Rae (Sidney Graham), Joy Bryant (Jasmine Trussell), Tyree Brown (Jabbar Trussell), Miles Heizer (Drew Holt), Bonnie Bedelia (Camille Braverman) and Craig T. Nelson (Zeek Braverman) do not appear in this episode. This is the episode with the lowest number of regular cast members: 9 out 15.
2. Someone in every scene is wearing plaid.

It Is What It Is

1. Although credited, Savannah Paige Rae (Sydney Graham) does not appear in this episode.

Politics

1. Peter Krause, who plays Adam Braverman, makes his TV directing debut in this episode.

Tough Love

1. Crosby is allergic to cats. Despite featured in the opening credits, Joy Bryant (Jasmine Trussell), Savannah Paige Rae (Sydney) and Tyree Brown (Jabbar) do not appear in this episode.

Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You

1. Although featured in the opening credits, Craig T. Nelson (Zeek Braverman), Bonnie Bedelia (Camille Braverman), Sarah Ramos (Haddie Braverman), Max Burkholder (Max Braverman) and Miles Heizer (Drew Holt) do not appear in this episode.

My Brother's Wedding

1. Savannah Paige Rae (Sydney) has no lines in this episode. This season finale ends like the previous one: the camera rolls away a Braverman's house as the family welcome a new member. Last season was Adam's as they celebrate Kristina's pregnancy, this time is Julia's as she and Joel welcome Victor to their house.