Parenthood: Season 2

2010 · 22 episodes · ★ 8.9

What Season 2 of Parenthood

Season 2 opens with Adam trying to strike a balance between his family and the pressures from his boss at work. Kristina takes care of Max, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, while the Bravermans try to juggle their personal lives with raising their kids. Sarah, divorced from Seth, feels jealous when Amber spends more and more time with her new friend Kelsey. Crosby and Jasmine argue about Jabbar's future, and Zeek and Camille go through a rough patch in their marriage after her infidelity. The siblings and their parents lean on one another as a family.

22episodes

Sep 14, 2010premiered

Apr 19, 2011Latest episode

15.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 I Hear You, I See You
Sep 14, 2010 · 43 min
Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive while Adam tries to find a balance between his work and personal life. Joel and Julia must explain the birds and the bees to Sydney. Zeek works with Joel to fix a leaky roof in the guest house.
Directing: Lawrence Trilling · Writing: Jason Katims · Starring: Minka Kelly, William Baldwin
2x02 No Good Deed
Sep 21, 2010 · 43 min
Adam and Sarah struggle to find balance between personal and professional life, while Julia deals with the delicate balance of social structure for six-year-olds. Crosby learns about the difficulties of being a father.
Directing: Lawrence Trilling · Starring: Phil Abrams, Amanda Foreman, Tina Lifford, William Baldwin
2x03 I'm Cooler than You Think
Sep 28, 2010 · 43 min
Amber starts spending a lot of time with her new friend Kelsey which makes Sarah jealous. Sarah’s coworker, Mike, gives her advice on the situation. Elsewhere, Julia pushes Joel for another baby. Meanwhile, Adam struggles with his relationship with Max.
Starring: Minka Kelly, Tina Lifford, Kevin Alejandro, Zosia Mamet
2x04 Date Night
Oct 5, 2010 · 43 min
Kristina schedules a date night with Adam to try to keep their marriage alive; Sarah offers Drew advice about love; Haddie runs for student council president; Crosby learns an important lesson about being a father.
Starring: Minka Kelly, Amanda Kimmel, Amanda Foreman, Brooklyn McLinn
2x05 The Booth Job
Oct 12, 2010 · 43 min
Kristina asks Adam to go with her to an Asperger's support group; Gordon (William Baldwin) makes an unexpected decision after Sarah's performance at the shoe booth exceeds expectations; Camille and Zeek take ballroom dancing classes.
Starring: Phil Abrams, Amanda Foreman, John Rubinstein, William Baldwin
2x06 Orange Alert
Oct 19, 2010 · 43 min
Zeek goes overboard with the Halloween celebration and gets upset when Haddie, Amber and Drew refuse to join in the fun. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina are nervous about Max's new plans for the holiday. Sarah's relation with Gordon gets even more complicated when she confronts him about the kiss. Meanwhile, Julia struggles with women's rights when Sydney chooses a costume she doesn't approve of.
Directing: Adam Davidson · Starring: Tom Amandes, William Baldwin, Zosia Mamet, Luke Kleintank
2x07 Seven Names
Oct 26, 2010 · 43 min
Adam makes a tough business decision during a financial upheaval; Jabbar surprises Jasmine and Crosby with his reaction to their announcement about the future; Sarah confronts Amber about her partying while also dealing with issues at work; and Camille and Haddie perform community service
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Phil Abrams, William Baldwin, Cole Sand
2x08 If This Boat Is A Rockin'
Nov 9, 2010 · 43 min
Adam confronts a man in defense of Max. Crosby and Jasmine delve into domestic discussions, beginning with the selling of Crosby's boat. Meanwhile, Sarah and Gordon spend an afternoon together, which carries on until sunrise the next morning, creating tension with Amber and Drew. Elsewhere, Haddie discovers intriguing information about Alex.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jose Barba IV, William Baldwin, Jesse Burch
2x09 Put Yourself Out There
Nov 16, 2010 · 43 min
Sarah convinces Amber to meet with an important colleague of Gordon's. Meanwhile, Kristina frantically attempts to obtain a birthday invite for troublesome Max. Camille takes a class with the man she once had an affair with, making Zeke jealous. Elsewhere, Crosby and Joel band together to direct Jabbar's school play. Haddie's relationship with an unexpected love interest deepens.
Directing: Patrick R. Norris · Writing: Jason Katims, Bridget Carpenter · Starring: Chloe Csengery, Minka Kelly, Michael B. Jordan, Rebecca Creskoff
2x10 Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2010 · 43 min
Adam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Drew feels uncomfortable about his mom, bringing Gordon to dinner. Crosby tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Elsewhere, Julia tries to embrace her domestic side by making pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tina Lifford, William Baldwin
2x11 Damage Control
Jan 4, 2011 · 43 min
Crosby has trouble teaching Jabbar to clean his room. Meanwhile, Zeke finds Drew drinking beer with guys from school. Adam and Kristina get to know Alex at dinner with Haddie and Max. Joel and Julia explain death to Sydney.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Max Ehrich, Jeff Rosick, Blake Young-Fountain
2x12 Meet the New Boss
Jan 11, 2011 · 43 min
Adam tries to cope with the idea of a new boss and is concerned about the stability of his job. Kristina tries winning Haddie over as she seeks comfort in Amber when she realizes her parents refuse to accept her decision. Meanwhile, Crosby is attempting to overcome a few obstacles of his own as a coordinator of a kindergarten performance at Jabbar’s school. Amber is taking on the challenge of performing at an open mic night, but she is surprised by who her biggest critic is.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Anthony Carrigan, John Rubinstein, Cole Sand
2x13 Opening Night
Jan 18, 2011 · 43 min
Kristina and Adam catch Haddie sneaking around with Alex and forbid her from seeing him anymore. Sarah faces a new challenge when Drew tells her he needs to sell five hundred dollars worth of wrapping paper. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine have to deal with Jabbar’s bad case of stage fright right before the school play.
Directing: Ken Whittingham · Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Anthony Carrigan, Cole Sand, Jasmine Alveran
2x14 A House Divided
Feb 1, 2011 · 43 min
Kristina refuses to accept Haddie’s, relationship with Alex, causing her to move in with her grandparents. Sarah puts her foot down at work and demands a higher salary to pay for Amber’s tuition. Meanwhile, Max makes a camping trip with Zeek extremely difficult. Julia throws a bachelorette party for Jasmine welcoming her to the Braverman tribe, while Adam gets more than he bargained for during a meeting with Crosby, shocking the entire family.
Directed by: Ken Whittingham · Starring: Anthony Carrigan
2x15 Just Go Home
Feb 8, 2011 · 43 min
Sarah and Adam discuss a situation with Haddie. Meanwhile, Haddie, Amber and Max run into Alex. Crosby and Jasmine meet with her reverend for pre-marital counseling. Elsewhere, Drew meets his father, Seth, for breakfast.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, JOHN CORBETT, Tina Lifford, Gregg Daniel
2x16
2x16 Amazing Andy And His Wonderful World Of Bugs
Feb 15, 2011 · 43 min
Kristina and Adam throw Max a birthday party, hosted by Amazing Andy, a man who lives with Aspergers. Crosby and Jasmine deal with an issue that could change the fate of their relationship. Drew and Seth continue to strengthen their bond. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel work on adding to the family.
Starring: Minka Kelly, Michael Emerson, JOHN CORBETT, Mark Edward Smith
2x17 Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist
Feb 22, 2011 · 43 min
Crosby pays the price for a mistake that will change his relationships with those closest to him. Adam gets annoyed with Alex's frequent visits. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina are then forced to deal with a huge problem that will affect Max's progress. Elsewhere, Drew is hit with some disappointing news from his father, while Sydney makes a decision that her parents, Julia and Joel, are supportive of
With: Minka Kelly, Michael B. Jordan, JOHN CORBETT
2x18 Qualities And Difficulties
Mar 1, 2011 · 43 min
Adam and Kristina find it difficult to talk to Max about his Asperger's Syndrome and come to Dr. Pelickan for guidance. Sarah revisits her relationship with Mark Cyr when she goes to him for help with her latest project. Elsewhere, Crosby attempts to mend his relationship with Jasmine, while Julia and Joel prepare to celebrate their eight-year anniversary.
Starring: Tom Amandes, Jason Ritter, Brad Grunberg, Jim O'Heir
2x19 Take the Leap
Mar 29, 2011 · 43 min
Kristina and Adam have a surprise meeting with the principal of Max's school; Jasmine and Crosby become nostalgic for their past; Julia and Joel receive upsetting news.
Directed by: Andrew Bernstein · Written by: Jason Katims, David Hudgins · Starring: Minka Kelly, Scott Michael Foster, Amanda Foreman, Lily Mae Silverstein
2x20 New Plan
Apr 5, 2011 · 43 min
Crosby decides to try and get Jasmine back. Meanwhile, Adam worries about Haddie and Alex going to her prom together. Sarah works on her play script.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Richard Dreyfuss, Zosia Mamet, Evan Peters
2x21 Slipping Away
Apr 12, 2011 · 43 min
Amber quits her job and begins to fall down a dangerous and destructive path. Crosby works with Joel to mend his relationship with Jasmine. Meanwhile, Kristina and Adam overhear a disturbing phone call, which strains their relationship with Haddie. Elsewhere, Sarah makes progress with her stage play with the help of Zeek's, old friend Gilliam T. Blount.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Anthony Carrigan, Scott Michael Foster, Richard Dreyfuss
2x22 Hard Times Come Again No More Season Finale
Apr 19, 2011 · 43 min
Sarah and the rest of the Braverman family worry about Amber's well-being after an accident. Meanwhile, Max 's behavior upsets Adam, and Julia unexpectedly plays a big role in a woman's labor and delivery. Also, Kristina helps with Haddie's transition into womanhood and Crosby tries to convince Jasmine to visit his new proprerty.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Anthony Carrigan, Richard Dreyfuss, Brittany Ishibashi