In the House: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of In the House Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Real World
Aug 26, 1996 · 30 min
After Jackie moves back East with her son Austin, sidelined pro-football player Marion Hill revels, at least temporarily, in having his house back to himself. Plus, he is supposed
Mother of Invention
Sep 2, 1996 · 30 min
Tonia and Maxwell come up with a get rich quick scheme - the ""Butt Ball"" - to help fund their sports clinic. All they need is a celebrity endorser to get the ball rolling. When O
I Only Have You for Eyes
Sep 9, 1996 · 30 min
Overwhelmed by Tonia's demands on their time, Marion and Maxwell conspire to get themselves off her daily social calendar by fixing her up with Gary, the water delivery man. But wh
Bury the Hatchet
Sep 16, 1996 · 30 min
Marion helps an obnoxious football player facing a career-ending injury. Meanwhile, Tiffany convinces Tonia to flirt with a client.
Maxwell Said Knock You Out
Sep 23, 1996 · 30 min
Heated competition between Marion and Maxwell results in L.A. Lakers, Eddie Jones, a prospective client, being knocked out cold.
Record Breaking Time
Sep 30, 1996 · 30 min
A hotshot college football star poised to break one of Marion's last standing records catches Tiffany's eye. But Tonia has a bad feeling about the young man's intentions - feelings
Kindergarten Doc
Oct 14, 1996 · 30 min
Rodney reconsiders Maxwell as his career role model for school. Meanwhile, Marion coaches Tonia for a charity boxing match.
The Curse of Hill House
Oct 28, 1996 · 30 min
Maxwell insults a self-proclaimed witch, who casts a spell on him.
One Love
Nov 4, 1996 · 30 min
Marion and Maxwell compete for the attention of a dance instructor. Meanwhile, Tiffany pretends to be Jamaican to impress a boy.
Pledge Allegiance
Nov 11, 1996 · 30 min
When Tiffany's social life causes truancy trouble, Marion plots to make her party until she can party no more.
This is a Test
Nov 18, 1996 · 30 min
Maxwell's girlfriend Shanna is more interested in her dog than in him. Marion crams for a physical therapist certification exam.
The Max Who Came to Dinner
Nov 25, 1996 · 30 min
It appears that in the eye of Marion's grandma, he can do nothing right...whereas Maxwell can do nothing wrong.
Saint Marion
Jan 13, 1997 · 30 min
While volunteering at a soup kitchen, Marion is believed to be destitute. Tonia teaches her friend Henry how to be cool to impress his girlfriend, but he becomes attracted to Tonia
Dial M for Marion
Jan 20, 1997 · 30 min
Marion falls for a woman whose phone messages he advertently receives. Tonia and Henry face complications in their relationship.
You're the One
Feb 3, 1997 · 30 min
Marion welcomes Evander Holyfield into his home as the two prepare for a banquet honoring Marion at which they hope to get a big donation for a children's charity. Unfortunately, e
Love Wars
Feb 10, 1997 · 30 min
Amber, the property manager who's responsible for rent increases in the office building, once had a affair with Marion. Tonia has a secret admirer.
Marion Strikes Back
Feb 17, 1997 · 30 min
Marion shows that he's free of his attraction to Amber by dating a woman from a company making a commercial for the clinic.
Return of the Stiletto
Feb 24, 1997 · 30 min
Marion's effort to avoid the ""I love you"" land mine with Amber blows up in his face. Meanwhile, Max believes that Tonia's boyfriend Henry may be giving secret information about t
Fore Armed
Apr 28, 1997 · 30 min
Marion and Maxwell organize a celebrity miniature-golf tournament.
Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
May 5, 1997 · 30 min
Marion vows to abstain from romantic liaisons as a mode of spiritual cleansing.
The Retreat Story
May 12, 1997 · 30 min
Marion weighs an offer to endorse orthopedic shoes for seniors while on his annual spiritual retreat.
Cliffhanger
May 19, 1997 · 30 min
Tonia and Maxwell challenge Marion to tackle his acrophobia by rock climbing. Meanwhile, Carl escorts Tiffany to her senior prom after a major conflict occurs.