Ep 13. Part Time Lover

In Grounded for Life season 3 episode 13, titled Part Time Lover, Claudia's younger sister, Dora, visits for a weekend. She brings along her new boyfriend, a musician named Joel, who quickly takes a liking to Lily and her love for art.

Meanwhile, Sean begins to suspect that Dora and her boyfriend may be using drugs and becomes determined to do something about it. He resorts to "borrowing" a drug test from Eddie and convinces Dora to take it. The results come back negative, but Sean continues to believe that Dora and Joel are up to something.

As the weekend progresses, Lily becomes increasingly infatuated with Joel and begins to neglect her own boyfriend, Brad. She spends all her time with Joel, even going so far as to lie to Brad about her plans.

In the end, Sean's suspicions about Dora and Joel are proven correct and he is forced to confront them about their drug use. Lily learns a valuable lesson about loyalty and honesty, as she realizes the harm her actions have caused on Brad, and Claudia reunites with Dora after their long-standing feud.

Part Time Lover is a funny and touching episode that explores the importance of family, honesty, and trust. The characters face relatable struggles and learn valuable lessons about growing up and taking responsibility for their actions. The episode keeps audiences engaged with its witty humor, charming characters, and heartwarming moments. Grounded for Life fans will not be disappointed with this must-see episode.