grown-ish: Season 2

2019 · 21 episodes · ★ 1.2

What Season 2 of grown-ish

Zoey and her friends enter their second year at CalU with confidence and swagger. Learning from the ups and downs of their first year, they all assume they’ve got their second year on lock, but quickly realize that they’re not as grown as they think.

21episodes

Jan 2, 2019premiered

Aug 7, 2019final episode

7.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Better
Jan 2, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey and the gang return for their sophomore year and Zoey is determined to make the “sequel” better than the original. She, Ana and Nomi move into a less-than-stellar off-campus apartment and have to quickly adjust to each other as roommates. Zoey is excited to see Luca again after a summer of keeping in touch via social media.
Directing: Pete Chatmon · Writing: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas · Starring: Cate Cohen, Emil Beheshti, Matthew Bohrer
2x02 Nothing Was the Same
Jan 2, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey feels insecure when she realizes that her friends don’t see her relationship with Luca as #RelationshipGoals, prompting her to try a little too hard to prove that what they have is special. In his first move as an RA, Aaron organizes a movie night to build community … but his film choice does nothing to help people unwind.
Directing: Pete Chatmon · Writing: Vanessa McGee · Starring: Diggy Simmons
2x03 New Rules
Jan 9, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey struggles to make amends after accidentally breaking one of the group’s unspoken social rules and upsetting both Jazz and Luca. After Aaron and Vivek’s kickback is shut down by campus police, they try to find other ways to turn up.
Directing: Sam Bailey · Writing: Lisa McQuillan · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Michael Cognata, Kareem J. Grimes
2x04 In My Feelings
Jan 16, 2019 · 22 min
While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person “genius.”
Directing: Sam Bailey · Writing: Crystal Jenkins · Starring: Diggy Simmons
2x05 Girls Like You
Jan 23, 2019 · 22 min
When Nomi’s endless string of one-night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and the friends all agree to check off an item from their bucket list.
Directing: Todd Biermann · Writing: Hailey Chavez · Starring: Kate Moennig
2x06 Love Galore
Jan 30, 2019 · 22 min
When Luca faces an exciting, high-pressure assignment for his design class, Zoey starts to wonder if she’s made a mistake in her future career choice. Jazz and Sky are frustrated when they see that an untalented but undeniably sexy basketball player is receiving more attention than they are and debate with Aaron and Vivek if body image trumps skill.
Directing: Todd Biermann · Writing: Wade Allain-Marcus · Starring: Aaron A. Goffman, Jeff Sanders, Jeff Sanders
2x07 Messy
Feb 6, 2019 · 21 min
When a new “Enthusiastic Sober Consent” policy is introduced on the CalU campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it’s in place for the students’ benefit or to protect the school. Cash is caught in the crossfire and Luca is surprised when Zoey jumps to his defense.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Richard Brandon Manus · Starring: Ellington Ratliff, Da'Vinchi, Christopher Collins, Emma Kennedy
2x08 Workin' Me
Feb 13, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image in the hope of boosting their social media following. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality more than the other girls are comfortable with, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment. Meanwhile, Ana’s new romance heats up.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Ritza Bloom · Starring: Diggy Simmons
2x09 Body Count
Feb 20, 2019 · 22 min
When Zoey sees that Luca’s exhibit at the CalU Arts Fair dominantly features one of his ex-girlfriends, it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi takes Professor Hewson’s advice and tries to learn more about the queer community on campus.
Directing: Jude Weng · Writing: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas · Starring: Kate Moennig, Brandon Win
2x10 Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
Feb 27, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey takes a work hard, play harder approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester’s biggest rager and is forced to deal with the consequences. Meanwhile, both Ana and Nomi find themselves facing big decisions in their new romances.
Directing: Jude Weng · Writing: Vanessa McGee · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Kate Moennig, Colton Tran, Kenna Wright
2x11 Face the World
Mar 6, 2019 · 23 min
Zoey has to deal with the repercussions of her previous academic decisions. Zoey tries to prevent Dre and Pops from attending CalU’s Parents Weekend. Meanwhile, everyone else has their own drama to face.
Directing: Eric Dean Seaton · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Anthony Anderson, Joseph Meissner, Laurence Fishburne
2x12 Fake Love
Jun 5, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey is left to deal with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents. She takes another devastating hit when Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up, causing a snowball of feelings, fracturing her friendships with everyone around her.
Directing: Stella Meghie · Writing: Craig Doyle · Starring: Diggy Simmons
2x13 You Decide
Jun 12, 2019 · 22 min
To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her. But that backfires when Junior makes an unexpected connection with one of Zoey’s friends and she’s left to face her emotions up front. Meanwhile, Nomi debates giving Paige another chance.
Directing: Pete Chatmon · Writing: Crystal Jenkins · Starring: Marcus Scribner, Diggy Simmons, Kate Moennig
2x14 Can't Knock the Hustle
Jun 19, 2019 · 21 min
Zoey starts to feel the impact of her dwindling bank account. Her friends encourage her to get a job, but she struggles to find something that vibes with her career goals. Ana and Aaron consider attempting the “Shield Challenge.”
Directing: Pete Chatmon · Writing: Brady Morphy, Sara Lukasiewicz · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Kate Moennig, Danielle Hoetmer, Lauren Gaw
2x15 Tweakin’
Jun 26, 2019 · 22 min
Labels are on everyone’s mind as Ana and Aaron struggle to define what they each want out of their relationship. Doug and Vivek are convinced that Aaron is boo’d up. Zoey tries getting “Luca Jae Hall”-level high, but winds up overdoing it.
Directing: Nick Wong · Writing: Wade Allain-Marcus · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Raigan Harris, Kate Moennig
2x16 Self Care
Jul 3, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey and her girls head to the Johnson family home in Sherman Oaks for a weekend of self-care and detoxing … but Zoey soon learns that her idea of relaxation may not align with what they all really need. Aaron reconnects with his passion for activism and hosts a fundraiser for his community.
Directing: Amy Coughlin · Writing: Lisa McQuillan · Starring: Marcus Scribner, Diggy Simmons, Roberto Martin, Travis Wolfe Jr.
2x17 Strictly 4 My...
Jul 10, 2019 · 22 min
Vivek is getting a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether Vivek has crossed the line into cultural appropriation. Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.
Directing: Amy Coughlin · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Starring: Diggy Simmons, D.C. Young Fly, Andrea K. Torres
2x18 Nice for What
Jul 17, 2019 · 22 min
Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they’ve been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness, resulting in some changes to their relationships.
Directing: Molly McGlynn · Writing: Emily G. Miller · Starring: Kate Moennig
2x19 Only Human
Jul 24, 2019 · 22 min
Aaron is affected deeply when he learns one of his residents was possibly contemplating suicide and decides to bring awareness to black mental health on campus. With the campuswide “Fundie Run” on the horizon, Jazz and Sky let the competition get the best of them. Meanwhile, Zoey hones in on why fashion is so important to her.
Directing: Molly McGlynn · Writing: Richard Brandon Manus · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Miles Dausuel, D.C. Young Fly, Jordyn Woods
2x20 Mind Playing Tricks on Me
Jul 31, 2019 · 22 min
Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new “Black Minds Matter” cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event’s special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug’s overattentiveness.
Directing: Kabir Akhtar · Writing: Julie Bean · Starring: Marcus Scribner, Diggy Simmons, Joey Bada$$, Sam Keller
2x21 Dreams and Nightmares Season Finale
Aug 7, 2019 · 22 min
As the gang’s sophomore year ends, bottled up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships, relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.
Directing: Kabir Akhtar · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Starring: Diggy Simmons, Rey Goyos, Alesha Rucci, Katee Shean