The third season of Hart of Dixie, an American television series, was originally broadcast in the United States on The CW from October 7, 2013, to May 16, 2014. It was produced by CBS Television Studios. Hart of Dixie was renewed for a fourth season on May 8, 2014.
Overview
The season begins with Zoe returning to Bluebell with her new boyfriend (Joel) played by Josh Cooke. George struggles to rebuild his life following his break up with Tansy but finds love with Levon's younger cousin. Lemon finds herself in a scandalous relationship while Annabeth hopes her relationship with Levon will grow into something more. Zoe begins to learn more about her family roots in Bluebell.
Cast and characters
Regular
Rachel Bilson as Dr. Zoe Hart
Scott Porter as George Tucker
Jaime King as Lemon Breeland
Cress Williams as Lavon Hayes
Wilson Bethel as Wade Kinsella
Kaitlyn Black as Annabeth Nass
Tim Matheson as Dr. Brick Breeland
Recurring characters
Josh Cooke as Joel Stephens
Reginald VelJohnson as Dash DeWitt
Brandi Burkhardt as Crickett Watts
Tony Cavalero as Stanley Watts
McKaley Miller as Rose Hattenbarger
Claudia Lee as Magnolia Breeland
Mircea Monroe as Tansy Truitt
Laura Bell Bundy as Shelby Sinclair
Armelia McQueen as Shula Whitaker
Lauren Bittner as Vivian Wilkes
Cole Sand as Harley Wilkes Jr. Barry Watson as Davis Polk JoBeth Williams as Candice Hart John Marshall Jones as Wally Maynard Charlie Robinson as Sergeant Jeffries Amy Ferguson as Lily Anne Lonergan Karla Mosley as Elodie Baxte Maree Cheatham as Bettie Breeland Ryan McPartlin as Carter Covington Anne Ramsay as Winifred Wilkes Ross Philips as Tom Long Mallory Moye as Wanda Lewis Antoinette Robertson as Lynly Hayes Matt Lowe as Meatball Steven M. Porter as Frank Moth Peter Mackenzie as Reverend Peter Mayfair Christopher Curry as Earl Kinsella John Eric Bentley as Sheriff Bill Alan Autry as Todd Gainey Joe Massingill as Cody Kim Robillard as Sal Esther Scott as Delma Warner Carla Renata as Susie Reggie Hayes as Don Todd Nicole J. Butler as Prizzi Pritchett Nakia Burrise as Patty Pritchett Megan Ferguson as Daisy Lindsey Van Horn as Amy-Rose Bayne Gibby as Shanetta McKayla Maroney as Tonya Aynsley Bubbico as Sadie Matt Hobby as Rudy Pruitt Bill Parks as Chicken Truitt Kevin Sheridan as Rockett Truitt Tony Cavalero as Stanley Watts Lawrence Pressman as Vernon 'Brando' Wilkes
Special guest star
Robert Buckley as Peter
Episodes
Production
Development
Hart of Dixie was renewed for a third season on April 26, 2013. and renewed for a fourth season on May 8, 2014.
Casting
On July 26, 2013, TVLine reported that Kaitlyn Black portrayed as Annabeth Nass had been promoted to a series regular in the season. Josh Cooke was cast in a recurring role as Zoe's new boyfriend, Joel Stephens. Ryan McPartlin was guest star as Carter Covington. Robert Buckley was guest cast to portray Peter, and Lauren Bittner was cast as Zoe's cousin, Vivian Wilkes.
Reception
The season premiered to 1.03 million people with a 0.4 rating share for adults 18-49.
Home release
Hart of Dixie: The Complete Third Season was released on DVD in the US on March 15, 2014. The 5 disc set includes all 22 episodes from the third season and various language and subtitle options.