The BEST episodes of Army Wives season 2

Every episode of Army Wives season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Army Wives season 2!

The story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond — they all have military spouses.

Last Updated: 8/17/2026Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
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8.00
144 votes

#1 - The Messenger

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2008

Denise connects with a wounded soldier who reminds her of her carefree past; Katie is upset to learn her father is going on another secret mission; and Claudia Joy becomes the object of a schoolboy crush.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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7.80
144 votes

#2 - Would You Know My Name

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2008

The bombing of the Hump Bar has everyone experiencing turmoil in attempts to return to normal.

Directors: Rob Spera
Watch Now:Apple TV
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7.60
144 votes

#3 - Strangers In A Strange Land

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2008

Joan struggles with her decision to terminate her pregnancy; Roxy takes in Betty while she recovers from the bombing; Pamela is frustrated by Chase's ongoing secrets about his work.

Writer: C.M. Nau
Watch Now:Apple TV
Safe Havens
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7.30
86 votes

#4 - Safe Havens

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/14/2008

Pamela becomes increasingly concerned when her stalker crosses the line by talking to her children. Roxy and Roland exchange words after Roland acts once he learns of Trevor's addiction. With Jeremy leaving for the first time Denise and Frank share an emotional goodbye. The Holden's get a visit from an unexpected guest.

Directors: Lloyd Ahern
Watch Now:Apple TV
Thank You for Letting Me Share
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7.30
86 votes

#5 - Thank You for Letting Me Share

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/5/2008

Evan Connor's wife, Jennifer, arrives on post hoping to get involved in the FRG; Denise decides to redecorate the house and get a tattoo; Roland's mother comes to visit the new baby.

Mothers & Wives
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7.30
86 votes

#6 - Mothers & Wives

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2008

Claudia Joys mother makes an unexpected visit; Roland counsels a lonely teenager whose father was recently killed in Iraq; Roxy panics before taking her GED test.

Directors: Chris Peppe
Casting Out the Net
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7.30
115 votes

#7 - Casting Out the Net

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2008

Denise reevaluates her relationship with Getty when she learns Frank is coming home on leave from Iraq; Roxy enrolls in Roland's class to obtain her GED; Pamela befriends a journalist who interviews her for the local newspaper.

Loyalties
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7.30
86 votes

#8 - Loyalties

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2008

Roland is suspected of inappropriate behavior with one of his students; Roxy hires a new waitress; Pamela is stunned when Chase is arrested.

Directors: Jeff Melman
Thicker Than Water
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7.30
115 votes

#9 - Thicker Than Water

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2008

Betty learns that her cancer is advancing and decides to fulfill her life long dream of driving across country in a Ford Mustang. Increasingly nervous about becoming a father, Roland spends the day at the hospital's baby ward getting advice from Denise. Rumors swirl about Denise's friendship with Getti, when another nurse sees them together off post.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
The Hero Returns
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7.30
86 votes

#10 - The Hero Returns

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2008

Trevor returns home a hero but is conflicted about the praise being showered on him. Frank, still in Iraq, becomes increasingly worried about Denise's newfound independence, particularly her affinity for her new motorcycle. Denise's friendship with Getti continues to grow. Joan's backup during her maternity leave, Lt. Colonel Evan Connors, arrives on post.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
Leaving The Tribe
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7.30
115 votes

#11 - Leaving The Tribe

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2008

Denise continues to assert independence by trying new things, including learning to ride a motorcycle. Joan finally speaks openly about her pregnancy

Directors: Lloyd Ahern II
Uncharted Territory
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7.00
86 votes

#12 - Uncharted Territory

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2008

Joan and Roland learn the sex of their baby; Denise's son Jeremy returns to Fort Marshall for the first time since Amanda's death; Roxy prepares to reopen the Hump Bar as Betty's Bar and Grill.

Great Expectations
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7.00
86 votes

#13 - Great Expectations

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/7/2008

Claudia Joy learns the reason for her mother's visit; Roxy, Denise, Claudia Joy and Pamela throw Roland and Joan a baby shower; Denise pleads with Frank to go with her to marital counseling; Trevor learns the fate of one of his fellow soldiers.

Directors: Peter Werner
Writer: Barbara Hall
Payback
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7.00
86 votes

#14 - Payback

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/21/2008

Trevor is involved in a fender bender; Denise rents a creek house when Frank is deployed to Iraq; Pamela gets the chance to confront her stalker; Michael officially presents Trevor with a Silver Star Medal.

Watch Now:Apple TV
All in the Family
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7.00
57 votes

#15 - All in the Family

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/19/2008

Roxy's mother returns with a new man; Joan and Roland leave their daughter with Claudia Joy and Michael so they can have a date night; Claudia Joy and Michael face their own parenting problems; Pamela helps Roxy at the bar.

Directors: Rob Spera
Departures, Arrivals
star
7.00
86 votes

#16 - Departures, Arrivals

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/26/2008

Joan and Roland face new challenges when Joan returns to work; Denise and Frank both continue to explore their separation.

Writer: Nick Thiel
Duplicity
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6.70
115 votes

#17 - Duplicity

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2008

Joan is restricted to bed rest with pregnancy complications; Trevor is upset when his injury prevents his return to combat; Frank senses a change in Denise when he returns home from Iraq.

Directors: Tim Hunter
Writer: Gil Grant
Transitions
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6.50
57 votes

#18 - Transitions

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/12/2008

Emmalin's pen pal could cause trouble. Denise finds a new friend. Roland becomes a stay at home dad.

Directors: John Terlesky
Last Minute Changes
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5.00
86 votes

#19 - Last Minute Changes

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/2/2008

The Holdens face major changes; Pamela questions her decision to marry into the Army; Roland must help a former patient; Frank remains overseas leaving Denise more time to question her marriage.

Writer: Wendy Gillis