A convict who spent 19 years on death row is released on a technicality and returns to his Georgia hometown, where a senator wants to reopen his case, and his sister worries about his safety.
Daniel gets reacquainted with the town, but Amantha fears for his safety, while Ted Jr. is concerned about the future of the family business. Later, Daniel's welcome-home party turns into a tense event.
Daniel is stressed over recent events, and Tawney reaches out to him without saying anything to her husband about it. Meanwhile, Amantha feels the town's anger and worries that it might boil over.
Daniel discovers that his plea deal comes with some new, unpleasant restrictions; Daggett investigates George's death; and Amantha attends a Thrifty Town out-of-town management-training seminar.
A visit from his probation officer cause work problems for Daniel; Tawney is pushed into making a painful confession during couples' therapy; Janet gets upset with Ted Sr.
Daniel attempts to repair the pool that he damaged and later; while being question by Daggett about the Florida trip with Trey, the sheriff reveals a shocking scenario for George Melton's death. Meanwhile, Tawney pays a visit to her former foster mother.
In the Season 3 finale, Janet and Daniel undertake a road trip to Nashville with a detour to the Georgia shore; the sheriff gets a confession in the murder of Hanna Dean; Amantha has an unexpected dinner companion; and an arrest is made in the murder of George Melton.
Daniel continues to adjust to group living which is further complicated by his new roommate. Meanwhile, Amantha continues to reexamine her past by reconnecting with a former high school classmate.
The dread of Janet and Ted's impending visit coupled with a confrontation in group therapy causes Daniel to doubt the possibility of ever adjusting to a normal life.
