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Hart of Dixie: Season 3

22 episodes Premiered Oct 7, 2013 Updated Nov 3, 2026

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

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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.
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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.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

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

S3·E2 Core

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

S3·E3 Core

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.

S3·E4 Core

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.

S3·E5 Core

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.

S3·E6 Core

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.

S3·E7 Core

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

S3·E8 Core

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

S3·E9 Core

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

S3·E10 Core

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

S3·E11 Core

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

S3·E12 Core

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

S3·E13 Core

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

S3·E14 Core

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

S3·E15 Core

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.

S3·E16 Core

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

S3·E17 Core

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

S3·E18 Core

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

S3·E19 Core

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

S3·E20 Core

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

S3·E21 Mytharc

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

S3·E22 Mytharc

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

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