Second Noah
A writer marries a zookeeper. They adopt a passel of cute children and cute animals. Complications ensue.
- 1996-1998
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Drama, Family
A writer marries a zookeeper. They adopt a passel of cute children and cute animals. Complications ensue.
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Fly Like a Bird
Sat, Sep 14, 1996
Ricky pulls away from Darby when she pushes for marriage until a crisis draws them closer together. Meanwhile, shy Danny has a hopeless crush on the most popular girl in school and struggles to find the courage to approach her.
Episode 2
God's Last Laugh
Sat, Sep 21, 1996
Jesse and Noah are over-joyed to learn that she's finally pregnant at age 41, but not all of their eight adopted children share their enthusiasm.
Episode 3
The Big Hurt
Sat, Sep 28, 1996
When Shirley's black-sheep son pays an unwelcome visit, the Becketts take a liking to the handsome young man while Shirley waits for the time bomb to go off.
Episode 4
Faith, Hope and Charity
Sat, Oct 5, 1996
JoJo locks horns with Ricky in a subtle competition for a too young Roxanna, enraging JoJo's scornful mom; Hannah triggers a panic in the neighborhood by freeing a sad-looking, caged bear that, it turns out, is also hungry.
Episode 5
Slings and Arrows
Sat, Oct 12, 1996
On their first date, Roxanna is falling in love with JoJo, who has other plans; the kids try to play cupid to a couple of aging rhinos whose attempts at mating have been unsuccessful, but their misguided efforts land them in trouble.
Episode 6
The Choice
Sat, Oct 19, 1996
JoJo is compelled to come to terms with his past when his relationship with Roxanne deepens; a sibling rivalry on the baseball diamond pits Bethany against Danny and Ranny; Hannah doggedly trains her pig.
Episode 7
Heart Matters
Sun, May 25, 1997
Ricky performs at Busch Gardens. Noah helps out Harold Hamilton, a furniture store owner. But his store got robbed. Noah tells Harold that with a good crew, he could get back on his feet again. Ben celebrates his 4th birthday.
Episode 8
Desperately Seeking Mickey
Sun, Jun 1, 1997
Unbeknownst to Jesse and Noah, Ricky and Kaylie take Ben to Disney World so Kaylie can get to know the son she gave up for adoption. Bethany thinks she's found her biological father. Noah gets an offer to promote his book.
Episode 9
Diving In
Sun, Jun 8, 1997
Jesse and Noah come to Orlando to tape a segment on "Live: With Regis Kathie Lee". Pat Boone gives Jesse the shirt off his back. Darby joins forces with Ricky's boyhood idol. Shirley is courted by the "Chicken Man".