The BEST episodes of Cougar Town season 2

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

Cougar Town follows the life of recent divorcée Jules Cobb (Courteney Cox). Jules runs a successful business, has the best friends, and a great son. But when it comes to relationships, she has a lot to learn. However, the more Jules puts herself back out there, the more she discovers that the only way to find yourself, is to let yourself go. After all, you only get one chance to experience your 20s. Even if it’s when you’re 40 something.

Last Updated: 9/18/2024Network: TBSStatus: Ended
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Something Good Coming (1)
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7.90
1376 votes

#1 - Something Good Coming (1)

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2011

When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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Makin' Some Noise
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7.72
2027 votes

#2 - Makin' Some Noise

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2010

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.

Directors: John Putch
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You're Gonna Get It
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7.64
1788 votes

#3 - You're Gonna Get It

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2011

Travis joins his father and Andy at a professional golf tournament; Jules faces her fear of public humiliation; Ellie and Grayson are impressed by Laurie in a trivia game.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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Keeping Me Alive
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7.63
2239 votes

#4 - Keeping Me Alive

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2010

Jules schemes to continue giving Bobby money when he stops taking alimony payments. Ellie ticks off the gang by being arrogant about her intelligence.

Directors: Michael McDonald
Writer: Sanjay Shah
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Walls
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7.63
2057 votes

#5 - Walls

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2011

Once again Jules chooses to get too involved in Travis' life.

Directors: Bill Lawrence
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Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
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7.63
2108 votes

#6 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2010

It's Jules' 42nd birthday and that can only mean one thing: gift contest! Each year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year, Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow her. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without its consequences.

Directors: John Putch
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Free Fallin'
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7.56
1602 votes

#7 - Free Fallin'

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2011

As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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Little Girl Blues
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7.55
2146 votes

#8 - Little Girl Blues

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2010

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.

Directors: Michael McDonald
Writer: Kate Purdy
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You Don't Know How It Feels
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7.55
1998 votes

#9 - You Don't Know How It Feels

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2010

Jules isn't happy when her father pays a visit. Travis gets a surprise at Halloween, and Bobby campaigns to be Stan's guardian should something happen to Ellie and Andy.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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No Reason to Cry
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7.54
1940 votes

#10 - No Reason to Cry

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2011

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.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Baby's a Rock 'n' Roller
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7.53
1606 votes

#11 - Baby's a Rock 'n' Roller

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2011

Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is... especially when she's roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby's given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie's wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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All Mixed Up
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7.53
2491 votes

#12 - All Mixed Up

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2010

Bobby struggles with the reality of Jules being in a relationship with Grayson. Jules has issues with her new psychiatrist when she discovers the truth behind her methods.

Directors: Bill Lawrence
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Something Good Coming (2)
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7.47
687 votes

#13 - Something Good Coming (2)

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/25/2011

Directors: Bill Lawrence
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Lost Children
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7.46
1979 votes

#14 - Lost Children

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2011

Jules comes up with a new game for the crew; Ellie complains about doing what Jules wants to do; Andy is mad at Grayson; Bobby introduces his new friend to the group.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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The Damage You've Done
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7.45
2029 votes

#15 - The Damage You've Done

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2010

Grayson decides that it's the right time to tell Jules about what had happened between Laurie and himself. After Jules knows the truth she tries to project her anger at someone, but cannot decide at who. While Laurie professes hel love for Smith, and Bobby gets obsessed with watching a street performer swallow a sword, and Andy gets Travis to doubt Kylie.

Directors: John Putch
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The Same Old You
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7.45
2204 votes

#16 - The Same Old You

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2010

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.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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When the Time Comes
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7.44
2265 votes

#17 - When the Time Comes

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/2010

Jules says "I love you" to Grayson for the first time, but when Grayson doesn't reciprocate with the words she wants to hear, she's determined to host a "romantic" Thanksgiving in order force the moment on of him. Meanwhile, Ellie and Laurie team up to knock the optimism out of Andy, and Bobby is upset when the gang confesses that sometimes they can't understand what he's saying.

Directors: Bruce Leddy
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Cry to Me
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7.44
1870 votes

#18 - Cry to Me

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

Jules wishes Grayson would share his feelings with her; Ellie insists she doesn't want to do anything for Valentine's Day; Andy makes a date with Bobby; Travis asks Laurie for help with his gift for Kirsten.

Directors: Bruce Leddy
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A Thing About You
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7.44
1932 votes

#19 - A Thing About You

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

Although Laurie may be the worst houseguest ever, Jules is there for her when she needs a place to stay; Laurie helps Jules to realize she doesn't need to change for others; and when Bobby is jealous that Travis has gone to Grayson for advice, Grayson comes through for his buddy.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Damaged by Love
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7.37
1729 votes

#20 - Damaged by Love

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2011

When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. Meanwhile, Grayson stands up to Jules when she tries to tell him what to do, and Ellie turns to Laurie for support when Andy's overly flirty sister-in-law, comes to visit.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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Lonesome Sundown
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7.31
1697 votes

#21 - Lonesome Sundown

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2011

Jules tries to not interfere when Travis contemplates a big decision; the gang tries stop taking advantage of each other.

Directors: Bruce Leddy
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Let Yourself Go
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7.27
2091 votes

#22 - Let Yourself Go

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2010

Jules has difficulty coping when Travis gets ready to leave for college; Andy forms an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie.

Directors: Michael McDonald
Writer: Kevin Biegel
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