Sweetbitter
"Sweetbitter" follows 22-year-old Tess who, shortly after arriving in New York City, lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life upon which she has stumbled. This is the story of a young woman's coming-of-age, set against the rich and grimy backdrop of exclusive restaurants, evoking the possibility, beauty, and fragility of being young and adrift.
- Metascore52
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- Starz
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-MA
"Sweetbitter" follows 22-year-old Tess who, shortly after arriving in New York City, lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life upon which she has stumbled. This is the story of a young woman's coming-of-age, set against the rich and grimy backdrop of exclusive restaurants, evoking the possibility, beauty, and fragility of being young and adrift.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
The Pork Special
Sun, Jul 14, 2019 28 mins
Howard takes his staff to learn where their food comes from; Tess learns information that makes her wonder whom she can trust.
Episode 2
Equifax & Experian
Sun, Jul 14, 2019 28 mins
Tess' bad credit score reveals something about her past, and the gang tries to help; Sasha is accused when Santos' new shoes go missing.
Episode 3
Last of the Season
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 28 mins
Maddie Glover, the restaurant's head chef, returns for a surprise menu tasting; Tess connects with a handsome guest; Will receives a surprising offer.
Episode 4
Sec or Demi-Sec
Sun, Jul 28, 2019 28 mins
Tess has a mortifying sexual encounter with Omar. Sasha receives terrible news from home. A table makes a racist comment to Heather.
Episode 5
Entropy
Sun, Aug 4, 2019 26 mins
There's a retaliation when Howard decides to restructure the restaurant's tip structure. Tess learns more about Simone and gets closer to Jake.
Episode 6
Truffles and Champagne
Sun, Aug 11, 2019 29 mins
[STARZ] It's the holiday season, which means longer shifts, higher tips, and, most importantly, truffles, which intoxicate the whole crew. Will makes his debut as manager, and struggles not to blur the boundary between boss and friend with the other servers - especially when it comes to Tess. Sasha explains his new obsession: "The Secret", a way to bring goodness into your life by envisioning exactly what you want. Meanwhile, Simone is thrown off her game when Etienne, her French ex husband, shows up at the restaurant to sell champagne the two of them designed together. Simone finds herself pulled back in, imagining the life she could have had with him. With "The Secret" on the brain, and seeing how strangely Jake reacts to Etienne's presence, Tess tries to convince herself that Will is the guy that's best for her. However, she struggles to ignore her undeniable lust for Jake.
Episode 7
Peach Treats
Sun, Aug 18, 2019 30 mins
[STARZ] On a night out with Heather and Ari, Tess ends up on a late night diner date with Jake. They really talk, for the first time, and Jake reveals his ambitions outside the restaurant. They acknowledge their mutually intense attraction, and have sex in Jake's apartment. Coming off Etienne's rejection, Simone is emotionally wrecked. She's pushed into deeper despair when she realizes the bond Jake and Tess are creating without her. Ari feels that, while she views the restaurant crew as her true family, they only see her as a mean to drugs and parties. She's also angry that Heather is talking about going back to law school. Will is infuriated when he learns about Tess and Jake, and makes a questionable decision in retaliation. In spite of it all, Tess thinks for a moment that she may be able to have what she wants most: both Simone and Jake.
Episode 8
Bodega Cat
Sun, Aug 18, 2019 30 mins
[STARZ] Howard takes his staff on a holiday field trip to a whiskey distillery, but when he ends up alone with Tess, he makes a move that causes her to wonder what exactly he wants from her. Jake and Tess continue their relationship, and Tess learns more about Jake's childhood. Some of what he says reminds Tess of Simone's story (from Episode Five), which Tess then seeks out and reads. She begins to piece together more about Jake and Simone's history, and forms a terrifying idea about their relationship. This leads to questions about what Tess can build with Jake, and a brutal confrontation with Simone. All the while, Sasha navigates his immigration status, Heather considers leaving for law school, Will deals with the repercussions of his power abuse, and Howard handles a mouse loose in the restaurant. At the end of it all, Tess has a plan to set things right.
