Boston Public (Season 3)

Chapter Forty-Five (Episode 1)

Writer: John J. Sakmar

Air date: 2002-10-21

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Forty-Six (Episode 2)

Writer: David E. Kelley

Air date: 2002-10-28

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Forty-Seven (Episode 3)

Writer: David E. Kelley

Air date: 2002-11-04

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Forty-Eight (Episode 4)

Writer: David E. Kelley

Air date: 2002-11-11

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Forty-Nine (Episode 5)

Writer: David E. Kelley

Air date: 2002-11-18

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Fifty (Episode 6)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2002-11-25

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Fifty-One (Episode 7)

Writer: Douglas Steinberg

Air date: 2002-12-02

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Fifty-Two (Episode 8)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2002-12-16

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Fifty-Three (Episode 9)

Writer: Kerry Lenhart

Air date: 2003-01-06

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Fifty-Four (Episode 10)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-01-13

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Fifty-Five (Episode 11)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-01-20

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Fifty-Six (Episode 12)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-02-03

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Fifty-Seven (Episode 13)

Writer: Constance M. Burge

Air date: 2003-02-10

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Fifty-Eight (Episode 14)

Air date: 2003-02-24

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Fifty-Nine (Episode 15)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-03-10

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Sixty (Episode 16)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-03-17

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Sixty-One (Episode 17)

Air date: 2003-03-24

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Sixty-Two (Episode 18)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-03-31

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Sixty-Three (Episode 19)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-04-07

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Sixty-Four (Episode 20)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-04-28

Runtime: 44 min

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

Chapter Sixty-Five (Episode 21)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-05-05

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.

Chapter Sixty-Six (Episode 22)

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2003-05-12

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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.