Ep 14. It Is What It Is

In the episode "It Is What It Is" from season 3 of Parenthood, the Braverman family is faced with various issues and challenges that test their bonds and redefine their relationships with one another. Sarah (played by Lauren Graham) gets some unexpected news from Dr. Pelican (played by Tom Amandes) that sends her into a frenzy, causing her to question her life choices and contemplate her next steps. Meanwhile, Crosby (played by Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (played by Joy Bryant) struggle to navigate their newfound co-parenting dynamic as they try to figure out what's best for their son, Jabbar (played by Tyree Brown).

Elsewhere, Adam (played by Peter Krause) and Kristina (played by Monica Potter) are still coming to terms with Max's (played by Max Burkholder) Asperger's diagnosis, and they must rally to support him when he faces a difficult situation at school. Amber (played by Mae Whitman) and Drew (played by Miles Heizer) grapple with their own identity crises as they try to figure out who they are and where they fit in the world, while Haddie (played by Sarah Ramos) struggles with her own romantic issues as she juggles her schoolwork and her relationship with Alex (played by Michael B. Jordan).

As tensions rise and emotions run high, the Braverman family must learn to lean on each other and work together to overcome their obstacles and move forward. With its poignant storytelling and powerful performances, "It Is What It Is" is a heartfelt reminder of the power of family and the strength that can be found in difficult times.