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Bonding: Season 2

8 episodes Premiered Jan 27, 2021 Updated Nov 6, 2026

In the second season of the dark comedy series Bonding, the narrative follows the two central protagonists, Tiff and Pete, as they navigate the professional and personal fallout of their previous activities. Having been banned from every dungeon in New York City, the best friends find themselves in a state of financial instability. As they are now totally broke, the duo must focus their efforts on rebuilding their da

Previously on Bonding

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Tiff is a graduate student in New York City who works as a dominatrix.
  • ⚡ Pete is Tiff's gay best friend from high school who serves as her assistant.
  • ⚡ The series is a dark comedy centered on the professional partnership between Tiff and Pete.
  • ⚡ The characters operate within the BDSM community in New York City.
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Season overview

In the second season of the dark comedy series Bonding, the narrative follows the two central protagonists, Tiff and Pete, as they navigate the professional and personal fallout of their previous activities. Having been banned from every dungeon in New York City, the best friends find themselves in a state of financial instability. As they are now totally broke, the duo must focus their efforts on rebuilding their damaged reputations within the BDSM community. The season explores their continued partnership as they attempt to recover from their professional exile. Tiff, a graduate student who moonlights as a dominatrix, and Pete, her gay best friend from high school who serves as her assistant, must work together to overcome these new obstacles. The series continues to examine their unique dynamic and the challenges they face while operating within the underground world of New York City. The season focuses on their attempts to regain their standing and move forward despite the significant setbacks that have left them without their former professional venues and resources.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (5): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

The Kinks

Jan 27, 2021 · 18 min

Ten months after their disastrous house call, Tiff and Pete's reputation is still trashed, so they seek help from Tiff's former mentor.

S2·E2 Core

Dog Days

Jan 27, 2021 · 19 min

A jealous Tiff accidentally calls Doug her boyfriend. Pete tries to be understanding with Josh — and embraces his submissive side.

S2·E3 Core

Personal

Jan 27, 2021 · 19 min

As a test, Mistress Mira sends Tiff and Pete to work with her personal submissive, who enjoys being financially dominated. Doug opens up to Tiff.

S2·E4 Core

Threesomes

Jan 27, 2021 · 19 min

Frank gets a job at a gay bar. Thrown together, Tiff and Gina bond. Pete meets Josh's ex — who looks exactly like Pete.

S2·E5 Core

Nanci

Jan 27, 2021 · 20 min

With Pete's support, Josh says he's ready to come out to his dad and co-workers. Tiff helps an old classmate conquer her fears.

S2·E6 Core

The Lost Egg

Jan 27, 2021 · 16 min

Tiff tells Pete they need to quit working together. Doug's frustrations with Tiff boil over, and Pete prepares to meet Josh's dad.

S2·E7 Mytharc

Stand Me Up, Stand Me Down

Jan 27, 2021 · 21 min

Blowups with Tiff and Josh leave Pete feeling crushed. And now he has to do a stand-up set with an agent in the audience.

S2·E8 Mytharc

Permission

Jan 27, 2021 · 22 min

As their friendship falters and their paths diverge, Tiff and Pete navigate permission, consent, betrayal — and new opportunities.

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