Season 3

This page is dedicated to the third season of ABC's A Million Little Things. The renewal was announced on May 21, 2020.^[1] Filming began on August 27, 2020 and will end on May 12, 2021.^[2]

The season will consist of a total of eighteen episodes.^[3] It aired on Thursdays at 10:00 PM until the eighth episode, before moving to Wednesdays at 10:00 PM for the rest of the season. It premiered on November 19, 2020 with "Hit & Run".

Storyline Information

Confirmed new elements/information about Season 3's storyline:

The identity of the truck driver that hit Eddie.^[4]
The Black Lives Matter movement will be addressed.^[5]^[6]

Season Summary

Overview

Friendship isn't a big thing. It's a million little things. Our gang ended last season with many challenges in front of them. In season three, we'll see our group of friends once again lean on each other in ways that are both moving and aspirational—something we could all use right now.

When we last saw Rome and Regina, they were about to adopt their son, only to have Eve, the birth mother they had come to know and love, change her mind. With that, Regina finally broke, leaving Rome at a loss as she heartbreakingly admitted: “You made me want this.” Rome and Regina must now face the challenge of moving forward—but how can they move forward from the loss of a child? Especially when that child is still alive, being loved by someone else.

As for Delilah, while she has been having fun with Miles, she begins to question if “having fun” is enough. While Sophie embarks on a journey to pursue her music and Danny discovers his confidence at school, Delilah sees her older children growing into young adults, even after losing their dad. And when Delilah realizes that her time with her own father is limited, she makes a life-changing decision.

When we left Gary, he had just made the difficult choice to pursue his new relationship with Darcy and leave his romance with Maggie in the past. As Gary begins to navigate dating Darcy, he encounters an unexpected challenge when he finds himself becoming an instant father figure to kids of his own. But the process of stepping into these fatherly shoes causes Gary to reflect on the way he himself was raised and make a life-altering decision.

Meanwhile, on the heels of confessing her feelings for Gary, Maggie arrives in Oxford. But her conviction to find out who she is without cancer is renewed when her new roommate Jamie encourages her to create a podcast, chronicling her experiences at Oxford and finding her voice. Maggie's British alter ego allows her to take chances and live outside her comfort zone—while she's literally living outside her comfort zone. But when unforeseen circumstances throw a wrench into her plans, we see Maggie finally bloom into the person she's always wanted to be.

As for the Savilles, we left last season with a big cliff hanger. Is Eddie dead or alive? While the premiere will answer that question, what we'll see this season is that Katherine and Theo will never be the same. They must tap into their strength and redefine their lives, leaning on each other like never before. Through their story, we will follow two mysteries: Who hit Eddie that night? And was this accident really an accident?

And just when the friends seem to find their new normal, their lives are upended when, like ours, COVID-19 rocks their world. We'll see the topics our show depicts—depression, breast cancer, chemical dependency, domestic violence, friendship, family and love—and how all of them are heightened by the challenges our world is facing right now. And we'll rediscover what our gang has always known in their hearts: With the love and support of your friends, you can get through anything.^[7]

Cast

Starring

Recurring

Guest Starring

Returning

Ron Livingston as Jonathan Dixon^[8]

Crew

Writers

DJ Nash ("Hit & Run", "Miles Apart", "Trust Me")
Michelle Leibel ("Hit & Run", "Miles Apart")
Geoffrey Nauffts ("Writings On the Wall")
Terrence Coli ("Writings On the Wall", "The Price of Admission")
David Marshall Grant ("Letting Go", "Timing")
Elizabeth Laime ("Letting Go", "Trust Me")
Christopher Luccy ("The Talk", "The Lost Sheep")
Nikita T. Hamilton ("The Talk", "The Lost Sheep", "Listen")^[9]
Ashley Sims ("Non-essential")
Gabriela Revilla Lugo ("Non-essential")
Katie Scheines ("Timing")
Royale Watkins ("The Price of Admission", "Listen")^[9]
Corey Deshon ("The Price of Admission", "Listen")^[9]

Directors

Nina Lopez-Corrado ("Hit & Run", "Letting Go", "Non-essential", "Timing", "The Lost Sheep", "Episode 3.14")^[10]
Tessa Blake ("Writings On the Wall", "The Talk", "Miles Apart", "The Price of Admission", "Trust Me")
Nicole Rubio ("Listen")^[9]

Episodes

Hit & Run

See main article: "Hit & Run"

Original air date: November 19, 2020

Written by: DJ Nash & Michelle Leibel

Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado

Plot Synopsis: In the aftermath of Eddie's car accident, Katherine leans on their beloved group of friends for support. Meanwhile, Rome and Regina face a tough decision about the future of their family, and Delilah sees how her kids are thriving and wants the same for herself. Maggie jump starts her new life in Oxford, while Gary continues to navigate his new relationship with Darcy.

Recurring Guest Stars: Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Gerard Plunkett (Joseph Stewart)

Writings On the Wall

See main article: "Writings On the Wall"

Original air date: December 3, 2020

Written by: Terrence Coli & Geoffrey Nauffts

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Katherine and Theo learn to adapt to their new life after Eddie's accident. Rome and Regina grow distant as Rome suppresses his anger over the failed adoption. Delilah struggles with having a date at the house while the kids are away. Maggie unexpectedly bonds with her new roommate as Gary navigates trying to stay friends with her while building his relationship with Darcy.

Recurring Guest Stars: Nikiva Dionne (Shanice Williamson), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Gerard Plunkett (Joseph Stewart)

Letting Go

See main article: "Letting Go"

Original air date: December 10, 2020

Written by: David Marshall Grant & Elizabeth Laime

Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado

Plot Synopsis: Katherine discovers a possible connection between Eddie's accident and Alex's mysterious death. Meanwhile, Rome seeks help to address some pent-up anger issues, and Maggie continues on her journey of self-discovery in England. As Delilah prepares for her trip, Gary helps Danny confront a bully at his school.

Recurring Guest Stars: Nikiva Dionne (Shanice Williamson), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Sam Pancake (Carter French), Gerard Plunkett (Joseph Stewart)

The Talk

See main article: "The Talk"

Original air date: December 17, 2020

Written by: Christopher Luccy & Nikita T. Hamilton

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Eddie's injuries put a strain on his marriage as he secretly continues to manage the pain from the accident. Meanwhile, Rome struggles with his movie and finds an ally in Shanice; and Maggie continues her journey in England as she and Jamie grow closer than ever.

Recurring Guest Stars: Nikiva Dionne (Shanice Williamson), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Sam Pancake (Carter French)

Non-essential

See main article: "Non-essential"

Original air date: March 11, 2021

Written by: Ashley Sims & Gabriela Revilla Lugo

Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado

Plot Synopsis: As COVID-19 becomes more widespread across the U.S., Boston goes into lockdown putting Rome's movie in jeopardy and forcing Maggie to return home from Oxford. Because the hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients, Eddie's back surgery is cancelled, leading him to take desperate measures to cope with the severe pain.

Recurring Guest Stars: Terry Chen (Alan Kay), Nikiva Dionne (Shanice Williamson), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Sam Pancake (Carter French)

Miles Apart

See main article: "Miles Apart"

Original air date: March 18, 2021

Written by: DJ Nash & Michelle Leibel

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Maggie is forced to face the harsh reality that cancer still controls her life, while Gary must choose between supporting a friend in need and building his relationship with Darcy. Meanwhile, Rome helps Regina at Someday during the COVID-19 transition.

Recurring Guest Stars: Anna Akana (Dakota), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps)

Timing

See main article: "Timing"

Original air date: March 25, 2021

Written by: David Marshall Grant & Katie Scheines

Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado

Plot Synopsis: Regina is faced with making difficult changes to keep Someday afloat during the COVID lockdown, while Eddie struggles to keep his secret drug addiction under wraps. Elsewhere, Maggie fears she may have revealed a bit too much on her podcast.

Recurring Guest Stars: Anna Akana (Dakota), Terry Chen (Alan Kay), Nikiva Dionne (Shanice Williamson), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps)

The Price of Admission

See main article: "The Price of Admission"

Original air date: April 1, 2021

Written by: Terrence Coli & Royale Watkins & Corey Deshon

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Katherine realizes Theo is being discriminated against when one of his classmates asks him to wear a mask during Zoom school. Meanwhile, Regina finds her Vicodin is missing and suspects that Rome might've been the one to take them.

Recurring Guest Stars: Terry Chen (Alan Kay), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps)

The Lost Sheep

See main article: "The Lost Sheep"

Original air date: April 7, 2021

Written by: Christopher Luccy & Nikita T. Hamilton

Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado

Plot Synopsis: When Eddie reveals his truth, Katherine suffers the consequences ... again. Rome and Regina offer support to Tyrell and his mother, and Maggie and Jamie are forced to address their relationship status.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard), Terry Chen (Alan Kay), Chris Geere (Jamie Clarke), Adam Swain (Tyrell Epps)

Trust Me

See main article: "Trust Me"

Original air date: April 14, 2021

Written by: DJ Nash & Elizabeth Laime

Directed by: Tessa Blake

Plot Synopsis: Sophie is distraught after a disturbing encounter, and Gary calls in Maggie and Regina for support. Meanwhile, Eddie makes an unexpected friend.

Recurring Guest Stars: Lou Beatty Jr. (Walter Howard)

Redefine

See main article: "Redefine"

Original air date: April 21, 2021

Written by: TBA

Directed by: TBA

Plot Synopsis: Despite her trauma, Sophie goes through with her music school audition but quickly realizes she is struggling to move forward. Meanwhile, Rome and Regina grow closer to Tyrell. Katherine and Eddie are at a crossroads, and Gary reconnects with his father.

Junior

See main article: "Junior"

Original air date: April 28, 2021

Written by: TBA

Directed by: TBA

Plot Synopsis: Gary's dad connects with Darcy about his personal experience from the Vietnam War. Meanwhile, during a dinner hosted by Rome and Regina, the video of George Floyd's murder is released, and they watch together in shock.