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Cougar Town Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
All Mixed Up
Wed, Sep 22, 201022 mins
Grayson takes a day 'off relationship', which Jules refuses to understand. In fact the boys only spend the day lazily bonding, Bobby and Andy satisfy their macho side with a hugging dare. Travis seems an easy prey in a dare with Laurie who can stay awake longest, but is he? Jules puts her faith in unorthodox therapist Glenn, but jealous Ellie's prejudice is surpassed by reality too blatantly even for Jules to deny.
Episode 2
Let Yourself Go
Wed, Sep 29, 201022 mins
Travis has a week left at home before college, but decides to move early to settle in. That forces Jules to shorten her melancholic program, making it worse for him. Bobby get Travis's old notebook as a goodbye present and makes them see sense.
Episode 3
Makin' Some Noise
Wed, Oct 6, 201022 mins
As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advice on how to redefine himself at college; and Ellie is determined not to be friends with her new nanny.
Episode 4
The Damage You've Done
Wed, Oct 13, 201022 mins
Grayson decides it's time to tell Jules the truth about Laurie and himself. Jules is determined to project her anger toward someone, but has trouble choosing whom. Meanwhile Laurie professes her love for Smith, Bobby is obsessed with seeing a street performer swallow a sword, and Andy gets Travis to doubt Kylie's devotion.
Episode 5
Keeping Me Alive
Wed, Oct 20, 201022 mins
Bobby decides it's time for him to stop relying on Jules' financial help, but when she discovers what he's given up, she comes up with a plan to continue supporting him; Ellie thinks she's the smartest member of the cul-de-sac crew, but the gang is determined to prove her wrong; and Laurie and Smith break up on.
Episode 6
You Don't Know How It Feels
Wed, Oct 27, 201022 mins
Jules is throwing another costumed Halloween party, but fears her dad, who happens to visit, will ruin it for her as alway. Actually he gets on great with Grayson. Travis is in for a surprise. Bobby is insulted to be discarded as potential guardian for Andy's baby since his divorce, as he was just part of package 'team Jules', but plays a mighty trump: a mate is principal of an exclusive school.
Episode 7
Fooled Again: I Don't Like It
Wed, Nov 3, 201022 mins
Jules's birthday allows her to be even more bossy, e.g. decree Grayson is 43 just for a fitting age difference. Travis worries as reckless Bobby is determined to play his frat's 'neti-pot' game. Everyone rivals to find the best birthday gift. Ellie's confidence to win again is craftily challenged. She meanly and jealously 'reveals' Andy's 'diabolic' passive manipulation.
Episode 8
Little Girl Blues
Wed, Nov 17, 201022 mins
Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.
Episode 9
When the Time Comes
Wed, Nov 24, 201022 mins
While preparing their first Thanksgiving together, Grayson fails to convince Jules hugging everybody is over-demonstrative. She stresses over his inability to return an 'I love you', he over bumping into his ex, whom he wants to show he now has a full life. Bobby is insulted when the girls point out nobody understands his mumbling. The boys try to assure him they still get the zest. Travis's equally unintelligible room-mate Kevin convinces him their acceptance is priceless. Andy's optimism proves unshakable by chance, which always turns, or even evil intent from jealous wife and Laurie, who hide his wedding ring.
Episode 10
The Same Old You
Wed, Dec 8, 201022 mins
Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick. Meanwhile, Ellie looks to dig up some dirt on Grayson and discovers a hilarious fact about his past, Kirsten grows jealous of the obvious connection between Travis and Laurie, and Bobby tries to qualify for a golf tournament with Andy as his caddie.
Episode 11
No Reason to Cry
Wed, Jan 5, 201122 mins
When Grayson doesn't share Jules' sadness on a series of unfortunate but accidental events, she questions whether they're meant to be together. Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie.
Episode 12
A Thing About You
Wed, Jan 19, 201130 mins
While the guys argue that men are loyal friends and women will abandon their pals at the drop of a hat, one thing is certain -- everyone has each other's backs in the cul-de-sac crew. Although Laurie may be the worst houseguest ever, Jules is there for her.
Episode 13
Lost Children
Wed, Jan 26, 201122 mins
When Travis can't fix the TV in time for movie night, Jules invents a new hide and seek type of game for the cul-de-sac crew. Meanwhile, Ellie complains that they always have to do what Jules wants to do, Andy is angry at Grayson for talking smack, and the gang meets Bobby's new friend.
Episode 14
Cry to Me
Wed, Feb 2, 201122 mins
Grayson puts everyone off balance by giving Jules her bouquet on the day before Valentine's, which he considers tacky. Travis has to 'make up' by posing for a sexy photo for Kirsten, which proves a crucible of embarrassment. Jules cruelly presses Grayson to 'open up'.
Episode 15
Walls
Mon, Apr 18, 201122 mins
Once again Jules chooses to get too involved in Travis' life. Ellie decides to step in and tell Jules it's time to stop being so clingy. Meanwhile, Bobby and Laurie partner up to bring Penny Can to the masses and Andy teaches Grayson a lesson in friendship.
Episode 16
Baby's a Rock 'N' Roller
Wed, Apr 20, 201122 mins
Bobby can play at his dream links if he turns up early, so Travis decides his canine counterpart isn't enough waking up help. Jules waives Ellie's claim minding a baby is much harder over 40, even with a nanny, thus gets stuck babysitting Stan but shamelessly dumps the work on Grayson, who proves surprisingly, even scarily paternally. Laurie fears she lost her man-eater instinct after Smith, but with Andi as wingman finds the right man in a once a year nightclub.
Episode 17
You're Gonna Get It!
Wed, Apr 27, 201122 mins
Bobby finally can enter a professional golf tournament again, but Andy's wacky caddy and general assistance is a liability, so Travis accepts to take charge on the links. Jealous of the others doing some charity work, Jules volunteers at an elementary school, only to embarrass herself with a mutilated rendition of the pledge to the flag. Grayson is right to mistrust Laurie's 'proof' not to be an airhead bimbo by beating him and Ellie in a trivia game, as Travis cues her by phone. After his tournament loss, Bobby thrives on defeat, but for once not just by lazy resignation.
Episode 18
Lonesome Sundown
Wed, May 4, 201122 mins
Travis is eager to propose to Kirsten, so curious Jules strains herself spying, then gets Grayson to continue for her, but roommate Kevin blocks him off, although he only tries to spare the boy inevitable grief being turned down. Bragging she can still handle all conditions ends Jules up on Bobby's boat for a weekend. Bobby really bravely camps and showers on the beach. A 'secret council' is formed to hand out poetic justice.
Episode 19
Damaged by Love
Wed, May 11, 201122 mins
Travis is totally depressed after his wedding proposal ended in being dumped. Bobby stands up against Jules's childish mothering to insist on macho therapy by strip-club, with surprisingly enthusiastic support from her visiting father Chick. Grayson insists to join them on his Rollerblades, although those prove painful in both senses. Andy was looking forward to a visit from his brother Nestor, despite the reproachful urge to learn Spanish as befits Cubans, but Ellie spoils it, jealous of Nestor's wife hands-on liberality and mobilizes Laurie.
Episode 20
Free Fallin'
Wed, May 18, 201122 mins
Heartbroken, turned-down Travis shows no more interest in college or life in general, despite Bobby's gentle and Jules's bossy efforts to prod him. Bobby can make a fortune by selling his Penny Can concept to tycoon Roger Frank's corporation, as advised by Andy, but soon realizes that would mean seeing a cool; game 'professioanlly' turned into a soulless gadget with Barnum publicity. Chalk-pale 'ghost kids' scare the living daylights out of Grayson, who tries desperately to reclaim his virility by skateboarding, which already proves physically painful.
Episode 21
Something Good Coming: Part 1
Wed, May 25, 201122 mins
Double-length finale. (PART 1) Grayson's child-wish can't be denied, yet Jules still tries. Travis follows on a mindless idea from Laurie by traveling to Hawaii. Jules mobilizes the gang the check up in the guise of a group holiday. Since their Penny Can ventures made a fortune, Bobby and Andy are almost inseparable, to Ellie's envy. (PART 2) While the others enjoy Hawaii, Jules loses hope she can persuade Travis to resume his studies and realizes she must face Grayson's longing.
Episode 22
Something Good Coming: Part 2
Wed, May 25, 201122 mins
After Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang decides to go on vacation there; Grayson tells Jules he want to have kids; Laurie tries to lure Travis back home.