Teen Mom 2: 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 Teen Mom 2 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
Walk the Line
Nov 12, 2012
In the Season 3 premiere, Leah prepares for her divorce; Jenelle tries to stay clean while on probation; and Kailyn wants to get back together with Jo.
Keeping Hope Alive
Nov 19, 2012
Leah and Corey go to mediation over custody of the girls, while Chelsea and Adam take a big step forward. Jenelle fails a drug test, and Kailyn tries to connect with her estranged
Things Come to an End
Nov 26, 2012
Leah and Corey finalize their divorce; Chelsea's father learns that she is living with Adam; Jenelle goes against her lawyer's advice; Kailyn sees a picture of Jo and his girlfrien
Life Goes On
Dec 3, 2012
Leah looks into a nursing program; Chelsea is invited to a concert; Jenelle pays the price for her probation; Kailyn wants to change the custody agreement.
Second Chances
Dec 10, 2012
Leah starts college and goes on a date, Chelsea and Adam officially call it quits, Jenelle writes a letter to her probation officer, and Kailyn starts feeling smothered by Jordan.
A Leap of Faith
Dec 17, 2012
Jenelle gets set up with a boy, Leah and Jeremy become a couple, Chelsea sees a therapist, and Kailyn officially ends things with Jordan.
Building Blocks
Dec 24, 2012
While Chelsea gets her life on track, Jenelle decides to move in with Josh, Kailyn plans to visit family in Texas, and Corey gives Leah mixed feelings by second guessing their divo
Caught in the Middle
Jan 7, 2013
Leah tells Jeremy about her confusion regarding Corey, and Chelsea tries to get back on track with school. Things fall apart with Jenelle because she moved in too quickly with Josh
A New Direction
Jan 14, 2013
Leah finds a bigger house to move into with Jeremy and Chelsea's dog goes missing. Jenelle breaks up with Josh, and Kailyn learns her mother Suzi visited Isaac behind her back.
Half Empty Half Full
Jan 21, 2013
Leah plans a birthday party for the girls; Chelsea convinces her father to help her move; Kieffer re-enters Jenelle's life; Kailyn meets a new boy.
Breakdown
Jan 28, 2013
Leah and Jeremy get serious; Chelsea breaks down on Adam's birthday; Jenelle questions Andrew's paternity; Kailyn is asked on a date.
A Means to an End
Feb 4, 2013
Leah has news for Corey; Chelsea prepares for beauty school; Jenelle goes through with the paternity test; Kailyn and Jo fight about his new girlfriend.