Cougar Town: 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 Cougar Town 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
All Mixed Up
Sep 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.
Let Yourself Go
Sep 29, 2010
Jules has difficulty coping when Travis gets ready to leave for college; Andy forms an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie.
Makin' Some Noise
Oct 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;
The Damage You've Done
Oct 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, bu
Keeping Me Alive
Oct 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.
You Don't Know How It Feels
Oct 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.
Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
Nov 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
Little Girl Blues
Nov 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 h
When the Time Comes
Nov 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
The Same Old You
Dec 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.
No Reason to Cry
Jan 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 t
A Thing About You
Jan 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 wh
Lost Children
Jan 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.
Cry to Me
Feb 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
Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller
Apr 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
You're Gonna Get It
Apr 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.
Lonesome Sundown
May 4, 2011
Jules tries to not interfere when Travis contemplates a big decision; the gang tries stop taking advantage of each other.
Damaged By Love
May 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,
Free Fallin'
May 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.
Something Good Coming (1)
May 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 hav
Something Good Coming (2)
May 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 hav