Hot In Cleveland - Season 3 ... May 2026

A flashback episode showing how the trio met in LA in the 1980s.

Victoria's rival Susan Lucci seeks support after her soap's cancellation.

The third season of Hot in Cleveland premiered on November 30, 2011, and ran for 24 episodes. This season continues the adventures of Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli), Joy (Jane Leeves), and Victoria (Wendie Malick) as they navigate life and dating in Cleveland under the sharp wit of their caretaker, Elka (Betty White). Season 3 Overview Hot in Cleveland - Season 3 ...

Joan Rivers (as Elka's twin sister, Anka), Regis Philbin , and David Spade .

Season 3 is notable for its star-studded guest list, including several reunions for the main cast: A flashback episode showing how the trio met

The season opens with a high-stakes resolution to the previous cliffhanger: Elka must choose between her fiancé Fred, her ex Max, and her supposedly dead husband Bobby, who crashed her wedding. Major plot lines include Joy's whirlwind romance with a terminally ill man named George, Victoria's attempt to revive her soap opera Edge of Tomorrow as a web series, and the ultimate season finale cliffhanger—a baby left on their doorstep. Top Guest Stars

Jennifer Love Hewitt (Victoria's daughter), Joe Jonas (Melanie's son), Rick Springfield (playing an impersonator of himself), and Huey Lewis . Key Episodes Plot Highlights Elka's Choice Elka chooses between Max, Fred, and Bobby. Beards This season continues the adventures of Melanie (Valerie

Joy almost marries George before his medical prognosis suddenly improves.