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Season 3 – Party Down

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2023

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43 Reviews

87%

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50+ Ratings

While chasing dreams of stardom, six Hollywood wannabe actors and writers make ends meet by working for a posh Los Angeles catering company, which tackles a different event -- senior singles mixer, porn awards after party, a Super Sweet 16 bash -- in each episode.

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Critics Consensus

Returning after a long layoff, Party Down brings patient fans a third season that's every bit as sharp -- and laugh-out-loud funny -- as its predecessors.

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Don Aucoin

Boston Globe

Its original cast was largely intact. More important, its original quality was, too.

Oct 30, 2024

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

It's with great joy (and even greater relief) that I report Party Down Season 3, much like its wacky waitstaff, overcomes incredible obstacles to offer up something sweet and salty that's totally worth savoring.

May 24, 2023

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

The 2023 version of Party Down is less wrenching than its recession-era predecessor, but no less funny

Mar 2, 2023

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Joe Reid

Primetimer

Party Down was cut short while it was still fresh, and it’s gratifying to see it show its best self. The entertainment industry may be bleaker than ever, but riding that wave with this group of funny and lovable failures makes it easier to bear.

Aug 6, 2023

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Vikram Murthi

The Nation

Returning over a decade after it was originally canceled, the cult series remains a potent satire of meritocracy and Los Angeles.

Apr 18, 2023

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William Schwartz

Book & Film Globe

This is the quintessential American experience, especially for anyone who moves to Los Angeles. The narcissism of unrealistic expectations, and the need to see the past and its pointless indignities as somehow mattering to the present moment.

Apr 2, 2023

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Yolo K

Not as good as the first 2 seasons, but worth a watch. Could have been better without the boring pointless love interest played by an uninspired Jennifer Garner who just doesn't fit in here chemistry wise. Still, the old cast was top notch and the new kitchen staff did fit in quite well. Would definitely watch another season if they made it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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J H

An absolutely pointless revival. Example: just as I was getting used to Jennifer Garner's character, she and Adam Scott's character break up, Lizzy Kaplan's character comes back, the series ends... wait, what? Stick with the first two seasons.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Ben H

Sooo glad they made a Season 3, but now they have just left me wanting more... Please make a Season 4!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Ted C

somehow a thirteen-year gap made it better

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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DMD D

What happened? The writing is terrible this season, it's lazy and without the edge or humor from seasons 1 and 2. The acting is tired and the lack of chemistry between the cast is palpable. Fail.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/14/23

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Debbie S

Please bring on season 4

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Episode 1

Aired Feb 24, 2023

Kyle Bradway Is Nitromancer

Ten years later, Kyle Bradway has just landed his star-making superhero role; he hires Party Down to cater his celebration party, leading to welcome reunions and some unexpected surprises.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 3, 2023

Jack Botty's Delayed Post-Pandemic Surprise Party

Party Down works a surprise party for movie star Jack Botty thrown by his studio exec girlfriend Evie, which turns weird when the team sees something they shouldn't have.

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Episode 3

Aired Mar 10, 2023

First Annual PI2A Symposium

Desperate to keep afloat, Ron books an event for a problematic group, leading to complications for everyone.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 17, 2023

KSGY-95 Prizewinner's Luau

The gang gets hired to work a laid-back radio promotion luau in Malibu, Calif.; things get weird as they decide to take mushrooms together.

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Episode 5

Aired Mar 24, 2023

Once Upon a Time Proms Away Prom-otional Event

Lydia, worried that daughter Escapade missed her childhood, plans a promotional event for her new movie; Ron schemes to impress a studio PR bigwig who could make or break Party Down.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 31, 2023

Sepulveda Basin High School Spring Play Opening Night

Henry and the Party Down crew scheme to keep their latest party going all night.

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