Critics and fans often view Season 3 as an "assorted bag" of styles.
: Starting around the episode "Butt Dial," the show began focusing more on relationships and "soap opera" elements, such as the Mordecai/Margaret romance. The animation also became more consistent and "on-model" as the production team hit their stride. Award-Winning Highlights Regular Show - Season 3
: More focus is given to secondary characters. Muscle Man receives significant development in "Trucker Hall of Fame," which explores his relationship with his late father. Critics and fans often view Season 3 as