The Best Episodes of Boston Public Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(33 votes)

   #1 - Chapter Forty-Five

   S3:E110/21/2002

   Young teachers join the faculty; students plan a walkout because of the administration's apparent lack of concern for student issues.

   Director:Jonathan Pontell

   Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart

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   Director:Jonathan Pontell

   Writers:John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart
2. 

   7.3/10(35 votes)

   #2 - Chapter Forty-Six

   S3:E210/28/2002

   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.

   Director:Arlene Sanford

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar, Douglas Steinberg, Kerry Lenhart

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   Director:Arlene Sanford

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar, Douglas Steinberg, Kerry Lenhart
3. 

   6.8/10(33 votes)

   #3 - Chapter Forty-Seven

   S3:E311/4/2002

   Misconduct charges target Guber, who's up against a new superintendent; race issues fester between Marla and Danny; reckless student driving sparks reproach.

   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar

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   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar
4. 

   8.1/10(33 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Forty-Eight

   S3:E411/11/2002

   A 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.

   Director:Peter MacNicol

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar

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   Director:Peter MacNicol

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar
5. 

   7.5/10(28 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Forty-Nine

   S3:E511/18/2002

   Senate's erratic behavior rattles Ronnie and prompts a telling showdown with Harper; pupil misconduct provokes a new teacher, whose youth belies grit.

   Director:Unknown

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart

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   Director:Unknown

   Writers:David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart
6. 

   7.6/10(33 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Fifty

   S3:E611/25/2002

   Harper's meeting with a parent becomes heated; a new teacher stirs things up in the classroom; the teachers must evaluate one another.

   Director:Jeannot Szwarc

   Writer:Jason Katims

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   Director:Jeannot Szwarc

   Writer:Jason Katims
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7. 

   7.8/10(33 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Fifty-One

   S3:E712/2/2002

   A 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.

   Director:Mike Listo

   Writer:Douglas Steinberg

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   Director:Mike Listo

   Writer:Douglas Steinberg
8. 

   7.7/10(37 votes)

   #8 - Chapter Fifty-Two

   S3:E812/16/2002

   Brooke feels guilty about leaving her father alone during the holidays; Lipschultz debates accepting his son's Christmas invitation; Marla and Kimberly are stranded at Doyle's during a snowstorm.

   Director:Elodie Keene

   Writer:Jason Katims

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   Director:Elodie Keene

   Writer:Jason Katims
9. 

   7.8/10(33 votes)

   #9 - Chapter Fifty-Three

   S3:E91/6/2003

   A teen's pregnancy sensitizes Guber; a gang slaying deeply affects Kimberly and her prize student; romantic liaisons have differing impacts on Ronnie and Hanson.

   Director:Joe Napolitano

   Writer:Kerry Lenhart

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   Director:Joe Napolitano

   Writer:Kerry Lenhart
10. 

    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Fifty-Four

    S3:E101/13/2003

    Harper has concerns about Brooke's infatuation with the star basketball player; Flynn is attracted to a student's mother; a boy enters an online auction to buy a night with a beautiful girl.

    Director:Michael Zinberg

    Writers:Jason Katims, John J. Sakmar

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    Director:Michael Zinberg

    Writers:Jason Katims, John J. Sakmar
11. 

    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Fifty-Five

    S3:E111/20/2003

    A star basketball player is on the verge of losing his eligibility to play; Becky tells Flynn her mother is having an affair.

    Director:Steven Robman

    Writers:Jason Katims, Douglas Steinberg

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    Director:Steven Robman

    Writers:Jason Katims, Douglas Steinberg
12. 

    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Fifty-Six

    S3:E122/3/2003

    Guber's speech team star has an issue, Russell decides on a college, while mixed signals rattle Colin as his affair comes to a close.

    Director:Mike Listo

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Mike Listo

    Writer:Jason Katims
13. 

    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Fifty-Seven

    S3:E132/10/2003

    Kimberly is stalked by one of her students; Lipschultz celebrates Valentine's Day with Guber's mother.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Constance M. Burge
14. 

    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Chapter Fifty-Eight

    S3:E142/24/2003

    A shy student with a powerful voice belts out a song; Hanson tries to help a 12-year-old genius who has no friends.

    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Unknown
15. 

    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Fifty-Nine

    S3:E153/10/2003

    Marla berates Aisha and the other performers in the school musical; the incumbent mayor grills Harper about low test scores; students land a juicy story about a teacher for their news broadcast.

    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writers:Jason Katims, John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart

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    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writers:Jason Katims, John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart
16. 

    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Sixty

    S3:E163/17/2003

    Hanson's troubled sister drops off her 4-year-old daughter for him to watch; Marylin urges Aisha to stand up to her boyfriend; Ronnie and Marla vie for the position of assistant principal.

    Director:Mel Damski

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Mel Damski

    Writer:Jason Katims
17. 

    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Sixty-One

    S3:E173/24/2003

    Tensions 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.

    Director:Sheldon Larry

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Sheldon Larry

    Writer:Unknown
18. 

    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Sixty-Two

    S3:E183/31/2003

    Courtroom drama energizes Ronnie, who's defending two teens in a murder arraignment; high test scores by poor students prompt Guber's undercover investigation.

    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Jason Katims
19. 

    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Chapter Sixty-Three

    S3:E194/7/2003

    Sudden 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.

    Director:Duane Clark

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Duane Clark

    Writer:Jason Katims
20. 

    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Sixty-Four

    S3:E204/28/2003

    Aisha's ailing father leaves a song manuscript in her possession, and she writes lyrics for the melody.

    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Jason Katims
21. 

    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Sixty-Five

    S3:E215/5/2003

    Hanson asks Claire to marry him; a student uses rap music to critique Shakespeare; a producer pushes Aisha to sign a record deal; Lifehouse performs at Doyle's Bar.

    Director:Mike Listo

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Mike Listo

    Writer:Jason Katims
22. 

    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Chapter Sixty-Six

    S3:E225/12/2003

    A student writes a letter to Whitney Houston asking her to attend the prom with him; Harper tries to prevent teachers from being fired for budgetary reasons; Danny asks Claire's father for permission to marry her.

    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Jonathan Pontell

    Writer:Jason Katims