The BEST episodes of Parenthood (2010) season 2

Every episode of Parenthood (2010) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parenthood (2010) season 2!

This contemporary re-imagining of the blockbuster 1989 film depicts the colorful and imperfect Braverman family: four grown siblings sharing the headaches, heartaches and joy of being parents. When Sarah Braverman, a financially strapped single mother, returns home to her parents and siblings in Berkeley, California after packing up her Fresno apartment and uprooting her two inconvenienced kids, Amber and Drew, she is greeted by her opinionated father, Zeek, and strong mother, Camille, who are privately dealing with their own marital issues. As Sarah is reunited with her siblings — sister Julia and brothers Crosby and Adam — all struggling with issues of their own, it’s clear that the Braverman reunion is just what they need to face the everyday challenges of modern family life.

Last Updated: 3/13/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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8.04
530 votes

#1 - New Plan

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2011

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.

Directors: Michael Weaver
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Qualities and Difficulties
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7.90
478 votes

#2 - Qualities and Difficulties

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/1/2011

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.

Directors: Robert Berlinger
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Happy Thanksgiving
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7.85
518 votes

#3 - Happy Thanksgiving

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2010

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.

Directors: Robert Berlinger
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Seven Names
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7.83
490 votes

#4 - Seven Names

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2010

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

Directors: Jan Eliasberg
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Amazing Andy and His Wonderful World of Bugs
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7.77
528 votes

#5 - Amazing Andy and His Wonderful World of Bugs

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2011

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.

Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist
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7.77
499 votes

#6 - Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2011

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

Directors: Jason Katims
Writer: Jason Katims
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Take the Leap
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7.76
524 votes

#7 - Take the Leap

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2011

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.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein
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Hard Times Come Again No More
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7.73
625 votes

#8 - Hard Times Come Again No More

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/19/2011

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.

Writer: Jason Katims
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Opening Night
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7.72
529 votes

#9 - Opening Night

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2011

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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Orange Alert
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7.68
487 votes

#10 - Orange Alert

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2010

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.

Directors: Adam Davidson
Writer: Sarah Watson
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Slipping Away
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7.63
617 votes

#11 - Slipping Away

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/12/2011

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.

Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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I Hear You, I See You
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7.62
490 votes

#12 - I Hear You, I See You

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2010

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.

Writer: Jason Katims
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Just Go Home
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7.61
561 votes

#13 - Just Go Home

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2011

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.

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Date Night
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7.59
459 votes

#14 - Date Night

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2010

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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Meet the New Boss
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7.59
513 votes

#15 - Meet the New Boss

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2011

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.

Writer: Sarah Watson
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I'm Cooler than You Think
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7.51
512 votes

#16 - I'm Cooler than You Think

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2010

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.

Directors: Michael Waxman
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If This Boat is a Rockin'
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7.48
506 votes

#17 - If This Boat is a Rockin'

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2010

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.

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The Booth Job
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7.46
427 votes

#18 - The Booth Job

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2010

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.

Directors: Adam Davidson
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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No Good Deed
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7.45
439 votes

#19 - No Good Deed

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2010

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.

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Damage Control
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7.42
501 votes

#20 - Damage Control

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2011

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.

Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Put Yourself Out There
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7.42
511 votes

#21 - Put Yourself Out There

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2010

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.

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A House Divided
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7.23
426 votes

#22 - A House Divided

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2011

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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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