Ep 3. The Brick Dance

Nancy Botwin, the young and determined mother-turned-drug dealer, is back in the third season of Weeds with another thrilling episode titled "The Brick Dance." The episode begins with Nancy opening her front door to find a brick lying on her doorstep, which she promptly dismisses, but the incident foreshadows what's to come.

As Nancy tries to balance her responsibilities as a mother and a drug dealer, she faces challenges from various unforeseen sources. The growing competition in the drug market leads her to consider expanding her business beyond the suburbs. In order to do so, she tries to enlist the help of Conrad, a marijuana grower whom she had previously refused to partner with.

Meanwhile, her teenage son Silas has been working on a new project – a pot-cookie business with his girlfriend. They have been baking and distributing cookies containing marijuana, which leads to a hilarious scene where Silas's unexpected use of his mother's grocery ingredients puts her in an awkward situation with her neighbors.

Nancy's younger son Shane, on the other hand, is inquisitive about his father's identity and constantly tries to uncover the truth behind his death. He pressures Nancy to reveal more about his father, which leads to her reluctantly divulging some uncomfortable details about their past.

As Nancy balances the challenges of the suburban drug scene, her long-time friend and business partner, Heylia, reveals that Nancy's expansion plans are not as simple as she thinks. Heylia enlists the help of Valerie, a tough and unforgiving woman who intimidates Nancy with her high-powered business persona.

As the episode progresses, Nancy's troubles escalate, and she faces the consequences of her decisions. When one of her customers dies due to a drug overdose, she is forced to confront the reality of the dangers involved in her profession. In an attempt to make things right, she seeks some help from her estranged brother-in-law, Andy.

In the latter part of the episode, the tension builds up to a climactic moment when Nancy decides to confront Valerie. The two women have a face-off on the dance floor, which eventually leads to a physical fight.

As the episode draws to a close, Nancy is left to deal with the fallout of her actions. She is forced to contemplate the morality of her profession, the impact it has on her family and her community, and the choices she must make to survive in a world full of danger and deceit.

Overall, "The Brick Dance" is a gripping episode that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It showcases the complexity of the drug trade, the intricacy of family relationships, and the struggle of a woman trying to find her place in the world. The episode captures the essence of the series and leaves you wanting more.