MTV’s favorite modern-day odd couple is back for its fiercest season yet as the network has greenlit Season 3 of “Rob & Big.” Fans can expect more off-beat adventures of professional skateboarder, Rob Dyrdek, his best friend and bodyguard, Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, their bulldog Meaty, and their mini-horse “Mini” in 15 new episodes. The new season of “Rob & Big” will join MTV’s Tuesday night line-up on January 8th at 10:30pm ET/PT with “Life of Ryan” premiering at 10pm ET/PT.

The new season kicks off as Rob and Big’s house, otherwise known as “Three Layers of Heaven,” goes on security lock down when the guys discover a mysterious item drifting in their swimming pool. Other season highlights include Rob and Big throwing a “Super Sweet 14” birthday party for their beloved bulldog Meaty, a road trip up the California coast to enter Mini into a mini-horse show, and an educational quest leads Big teaching Rob what it’s like for a big man in a small man’s world.

After the first two seasons’ successful free premiere download on iTunes, “Rob & Big” quickly established a digital fan base, becoming one of MTV’s fastest and best-selling shows on the service. Back by popular demand, fans will once again be able to download the first episode of season three for free on iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com), Amazon Unbox (http://unbox.amazon.com), Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and Bit Torrent starting on Wednesday, January 2nd, six days before its on-air debut. Each subsequent episode of the new season will also be available to download on the Wednesday following its on-air debut. Fans can also log onto robandbig.mtv.com to view the trailer, cast bios, exclusive photos and watch full episodes.

Also on January 8th, Rob & Big: The Complete Seasons 1&2 Uncensored debuts on DVD from MTV Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment for the SLP of $39.99. From Rob and Big adopting their lovable bulldog Meaty to their trip to Mississippi for Big Black’s family reunion, fans will have the opportunity to watch the unpredictable daily lives of this unlikely duo from the beginning. The Rob & Big: The Complete Seasons 1&2 Uncensored four-disc set includes all 16 uncensored, out-of-control episodes plus commentary by Rob Dyrdek, Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, Jeff Tremaine and Ruben Fleischer, deleted scenes, “Rob & Big – The Real Deal” featurette, the “Dirty Girl” music video, the MTV “Cribs” appearance, interviews, skate tutorials and more.

Check out the official Rob & Big Season 3 trailer on MTV.com.