3 lbs is a short-lived drama that aired on CBS from November 14, 2006 to November 28 2006, replacing the cancelled series Smith. The show itself was then cancelled three weeks later due to poor ratings.blank">http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/30/television.lbs.reut/index.htmlhttp://www.tv.com/story/7336.html?tag=headlines;title;0
The title refers to the fact that the average human brain weighs approximately three pounds. The show follows the medical careers of prominent brain surgeon Doctor Douglas Hanson (played by _Stanley Tucci) and his protégé Jonathan Seger.
The show was promoted as "The next great medical drama." The theme song is "Calling all Angels" by Train. Eight episodes were made, with CBS planning on distributing the five un-aired episodes online.
Only 5 out of 8 episodes aired on CBS.
The title of the show "3 Lbs." is referencing that the average human brain weighs approximately three pounds
