Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Never Too Old
Aug 18, 2021 · 21 min
After a starry-eyed look at her future, Nora trains a new CBD store employee. Grandma's newly diagnosed perfect bill of health leads to a face-off. Daniel catches Nora by surprise.
Stop! Nora Time
Aug 18, 2021 · 22 min
After getting an MRI during an earthquake, Nora time travels to the iPod-filled world of 2003, where she sets out to warn her younger self about the mistakes she's going to make.
Charlie's Angels
Aug 25, 2021 · 21 min
After Nora and Melanie reunite with a high school friend, they realize New York City isn't what it used to be. Grandma braces herself for a visit from her rich cousin Rosalind.
Edmund's Back
Sep 1, 2021 · 21 min
Despite many setbacks and creepy auditions, Nora stands by Edmund's newfound acting career. Wally panics after discovering that Brenda's online dating profile is still active.
Don't F**k with Grandmas
Sep 8, 2021 · 21 min
Grandma and her gal pals band together to take down a scammer targeting the elderly.
Nora Meets Brenda
Sep 15, 2021 · 21 min
Nora fears that her maniacal imaginary friend is taking things too far when he helps her plot revenge against Wally’s sweet-natured girlfriend Brenda during a weekend trip to the c
Tales From the Blackout
Sep 22, 2021 · 21 min
Wally, Doug and Nora swap stories of childhood embarrassment, sexual mishaps and bad drug experiences as they ride out a power outage, and Nora learns something new about her mom.
Shadow Acting
Sep 29, 2021 · 21 min
Nora inadvertently becomes an actor, Wally has a revelation after catching up with old friends, and Edmund decides to pursue his dreams.
The Simple Life
Oct 6, 2021 · 21 min
Edmund embraces life in Los Angeles, Grandma teaches Brenda about Chinese cuisine and traditions, and Nora does some soul searching when her car breaks down in New Mexico.
Home
Oct 13, 2021 · 21 min
Nora embraces her new life in New Mexico, but a distressing letter from home makes her reevaluate the future, and Grandma deals with loneliness during coronavirus lockdowns.