Ginny & Georgia is finally back with a brand new season on Netflix! In this third installment, we see the return of Georgia and Ginny Miller, the beloved mother-daughter duo whose bond is as complicated as it is unbreakable.
The comedy-drama picks up shortly after the events of the shocking season 2 finale. Georgia has been arrested for the murder of Tom Fuller and placed behind bars in a holding cell. Meanwhile, Ginny, Austin, and Paul are left to navigate the whispers and judgment from their community, all while trying to figure out what comes next for their fractured family. Below, we shared an extensive recap of the first episode of the season.
Major Ginny & Georgia season 3 episode 1 spoilers ahead!
Ginny struggles to deal with the gossip and judgment
The first episode opens with Ginny returning to school even though her mom was just arrested the past weekend. As she walks the halls, whispers can be heard and everyone is looking at her differently. She tries to stay strong despite the awkward stares and gossip, and luckily, she has the rest of MANG (Max, Abby, Norah, and herself) to support her. Except for Norah, who’s finding it difficult to speak with Ginny because her mom is friends with Cynthia Fuller. Since Georgia is accused of killing Cynthia’s husband, the situation feels especially uncomfortable for her.
Ginny becomes closer to Abby while spending time alone with her. However, she then finds Abby's lighter, which triggers her struggle with self-harm. Although she had been managing well, Georgia's arrest causes her to feel like she's slipping back into old habits. She schedules a session with her therapist, who praises her for seeking help and reminds her that reaching out is a sign of progress and healing.
Ginny’s father, Zion, had enrolled her in a poetry class, and though she was hesitant at first, she decides to give it a try. During the session, she meets a quirky guy named Wolfe and ends up enjoying the class more than she expected. It looks like this class will help get her mind off of her mom's arrest and give her a healthy outlet to express her emotions.
Ginny and Marcus attempt to make a friendship work
Aside from the support she gets from MANG, Ginny also has Marcus to rely on, and he leans on her too. As fans may remember, Marcus ended things with Ginny last season due to his battle with depression, but the two chose to remain friends. In the first episode of Ginny & Georgia season 3, Marcus is still working through his mental health challenges, yet he continues to be there for Ginny.
The two spend time together at a nearby park and come close to sharing a kiss, showing that their feelings for one another are still very much alive. During their conversation, Marcus opens up about his late friend Bridge Anderson, who passed away from cancer. While not the sole cause of his depression, the loss likely has had a lasting impact on Marcus’s emotional well-being.
Georgia is released on bail
At the start of the episode, Georgia meets with her lawyer, Josh Finn, who was hired by Paul. Josh informs Georgia that her arraignment is set for the following day, the day the court will decide on her bail. He advises her that having her children present at the arraignment will improve her chances of being granted bail, as it demonstrates to the judge that she is needed at home. Additionally, he emphasizes that the more people she brings to support her during the hearing, the stronger her case will be.
At the arraignment, Josh presents his case to the judge, arguing that Georgia should be at home with her children. However, the judge isn't really listening at first. It takes Georgia speaking up and personally pleading her case for the judge to consider her situation. Ultimately, he decides to release her on bail. He tells her that she will remain under house arrest, monitored with an ankle bracelet, until her trial.
Georgia returns home and is happy to be back in her bed, but Ginny has some things to get off her chest. In a flashback to the night of Georgia’s arrest, Austin confides in Ginny that he witnessed Georgia kill Tom Fuller. Now seeking the truth, Ginny confronts Georgia about the murder, and Georgia admits to it.
Ginny then tells Georgia that Austin saw her commit the crime. This revelation deeply unsettles Georgia. Overcome with emotion, she breaks down, confessing to Ginny that she feels she has failed them both as a mother by not protecting her or Austin. Ginny then offers comfort and support, reminding her that it's them against the world.
All 10 episodes of Ginny & Georgia season 3 are streaming now only on Netflix.