Hart of Dixie: Season 3
In the third season of Hart of Dixie, Zoe Hart returns to the town of Bluebell accompanied by her boyfriend. Her arrival is met with hostility from the local residents, as they remain resentful over an email she previously sent announcing her permanent departure. Amidst this social friction, Zoe attempts to secure a professional reference from Brick to facilitate a move to a medical position in New York, though she s
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Zoe Hart is a New York-trained doctor who moved to Bluebell, Alabama, to work at a medical practice.
- The medical practice in Bluebell was originally co-owned by Dr. Harley Wilkes, who left half of it to Zoe in his will.
- Lavon Hayes and AnnaBeth are established as a couple within the Bluebell community.
- The series follows the comedic and dramatic interactions between Zoe and the residents of the small town of Bluebell.
Season overview
In the third season of Hart of Dixie, Zoe Hart returns to the town of Bluebell accompanied by her boyfriend. Her arrival is met with hostility from the local residents, as they remain resentful over an email she previously sent announcing her permanent departure. Amidst this social friction, Zoe attempts to secure a professional reference from Brick to facilitate a move to a medical position in New York, though she simultaneously grapples with feelings of nostalgia for the community she left behind. The season explores shifting interpersonal dynamics within the town. AnnaBeth continues her relationship with Lavon, while Lavon's cousin, Lilly, arrives in Bluebell and creates tension among the residents. George, who has been absent while on tour, finds himself unsettled upon learning that Tansy has moved on with an attorney from Filmore. Meanwhile, personal lives in Bluebell are in flux as Brick navigates the aftermath of a broken engagement, and Lemon is revealed to be involved with an unknown man. The narrative centers on these evolving relationships and the ongoing question of whether Zoe will ultimately choose to remain in Bluebell permanently or pursue her professional ambitions elsewhere.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Oct 7, 2013 · 42 min
After spending the summer in New York City, Zoe is ready to make her move more permanent, but first she must return to BlueBell for one last thing. Upon her return Zoe, discovers t
Friends in Low Places
Oct 14, 2013 · 42 min
Lavon and AnnaBeth invite Zoe and Joel (Josh Cooke) to dinner; Lemon meets Alabama's most eligible bachelor (Ryan McPartlin); George makes a bad decision that could impact his frie
Take This Job and Shove It
Oct 21, 2013 · 42 min
Zoe secretly starts to see patients again in BlueBell; Lavon tries to bring a minor league baseball team to town; George needs Zoe's help with a medical situation.
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Oct 28, 2013 · 42 min
Lemon is blacklisted from a Halloween masquerade party; a health scare disrupts AnnaBeth and Lavon's anniversary; Wade keeps getting himself in trouble with ineligible ladies.
How Do You Like Me Now?
Nov 4, 2013 · 42 min
Zoe tries to improve the town's perception of Joel; George is pleasantly surprised with Lynly; Lavon is desperate to be part of the Gazebos of Alabama calendar.
Family Tradition
Nov 11, 2013 · 42 min
When Zoe and Joel look for a more permanent residence, they find a place owned by one of Zoe's relatives; Lemon receives a tempting offer; George and Lynly's connection grows.
I Run to You
Nov 18, 2013 · 42 min
Zoe beings to grow leery of how much time Joel and Wade hang out, especially when it begins to interfere with Joel's writing. Ready to blame it all on Wade, Zoe does her best to en
Miracles
Nov 25, 2013 · 42 min
When Zoe finds herself treating her uncle, she takes a chance and invites him to the Hanukkah celebration that she is hosting. However, this lands her in trouble once again with Vi
Something to Talk About
Jan 13, 2014 · 42 min
When Zoe learns that Wade is interested in dating someone close to her, she tries everything she can do to put a stop to it. Lavon enlists George to help save BlueBell from merging
Star of the Show
Jan 20, 2014 · 42 min
When Brick is asked to help with the local cabaret, he nominates Zoe to save the day. Lavon feels defeated about the possible merger with Fillmore, so it is left up to AnnaBeth and
One More Last Chance
Jan 27, 2014 · 42 min
In a last ditch effort to stop the merger, enlists the entire town's help to try and convince the Lt. Governor that BlueBell should be named a historic town. Zoe and Joel continue
Should've Been a Cowboy
Feb 3, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe and Joel finally buy a house, but soon realize neither of them make enough money to fix up the place. Brick agrees to help Zoe out but only if she can get the townspeople to lo
Act Naturally
Feb 10, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe reluctantly agrees to allow Joel to throw her a birthday party at Lavon's to help cheer him up, but things go awry when her mom surprises her with a visit. Vivian wants to meet
Here You Come Again
Mar 21, 2014 · 42 min
When Zoe’s mom takes her on as a client, Zoe is secretly thrilled that she will finally get her mother’s undivided attention. Brick is surprised to hear that Lemon is returning to
Ring of Fire
Mar 28, 2014 · 42 min
Joel hires unreliable workers to assist with the renovations; Lavon tries to keep busy by organizing a renaissance fair; Wade is excited about an upcoming anniversary.
Carrying Your Love With Me
Apr 4, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe and Joel are frustrated by all the snags they keep running into while trying to remodel their new home. Rose persuades Lavon to agree that BlueBell will be sister cities with a
A Good Run of Bad Luck
Apr 11, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe is convinced that she and Lavon are cursed and the only way to make things right is to fix the past. When Vivian’s son asks Wade for some advice, he is happy to help, but not e
Back in the Saddle Again
Apr 18, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe and Lemon seem to find some common ground and turn to each other for some much needed girlfriend advice. Wade is excited to take Vivian out for a nice night out, but when her e
A Better Man
Apr 25, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe finds herself in the middle of Wade and Vivian’s relationship, putting her in an awkward position. Things between Lavon and AnnaBeth are getting worse and starting to affect th
Together Again
May 2, 2014 · 42 min
While Wade is upset with Zoe over his relationship issues, she decides to lay low and help George out with his problems with Lemon. Meanwhile Lemon and Wade decide to play hooky fr
Stuck
May 9, 2014 · 42 min
When Wade's dad asks Zoe for help with his love life, she is happy to get involved, until Wade advises her that no good can come from it. Lavon recruits George to help persuade the
Second Chance
May 16, 2014 · 42 min
Zoe tries to be a supportive friend to Wade, but when she makes a grand gesture, Wade is forced to make a tough decision about his future with the Rammer Jammer and BlueBell. Lavon