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F is for Family: Season 2

10 episodes Premiered May 30, 2017 Updated Oct 21, 2026

As the Murphy family navigates life in the nineteen seventies, Frank and Sue find themselves dealing with ongoing money troubles that weigh heavily on their household. Meanwhile, the Murphy children encounter their own set of challenges, facing fresh humiliations as they navigate various confusing rites of passage. The dynamics of the cul-de-sac and the daily struggles of the family continue to unfold against the bac

Previously on F is for Family

Season 2 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series follows the Murphy family living in the nineteen seventies.
  • ⚡ Frank and Sue face ongoing money troubles.
  • ⚡ The Murphy kids experience daily challenges and humiliations.
  • ⚡ The children navigate confusing rites of passage in their neighborhood.
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Season overview

As the Murphy family navigates life in the nineteen seventies, Frank and Sue find themselves dealing with ongoing money troubles that weigh heavily on their household. Meanwhile, the Murphy children encounter their own set of challenges, facing fresh humiliations as they navigate various confusing rites of passage. The dynamics of the cul-de-sac and the daily struggles of the family continue to unfold against the backdrop of the era, capturing the raw and comedic realities of their domestic life as they push forward through their financial and personal dilemmas.

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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
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S2·E1 Mytharc

Heavy Sledding

May 30, 2017 · 27 min

As Frank stews over his lost job, Sue tries to lighten the mood with a family sledding trip. But the outing brings on more headaches.

S2·E2 Core

A Girl Named Sue

May 30, 2017 · 26 min

Frank's big meeting doesn't play out quite like expected. Fed up with plasticware parties, Sue begins to fantastize about a change.

S2·E3 Core

The Liar's Club

May 30, 2017 · 27 min

Sue discovers a major downside of office life, Frank sucks it up for a trip to the unemployment line, and Kevin finally gets a space of his own.

S2·E4 Core

Night Shift

May 30, 2017 · 27 min

As Frank scrambles to prove himself at a new job, Kevin and his band plot to get their song on the radio. Sue has a Plast-a-Ware brainstorm.

S2·E5 Core

Breaking Bill

May 30, 2017 · 28 min

Kevin's dreams of rock stardom stir up trouble at home. A setback the day before hockey tryouts pushes Bill over the edge. Sue gives her big pitch.

S2·E6 Core

This Is Not Good

May 30, 2017 · 28 min

Frank's job takes him back to the airport, with awkward results. Kevin prepares for his date with "haircut girl". Bill revels in his new outlaw ways.

S2·E7 Core

Fight Night

May 30, 2017 · 26 min

Sue meets with the queen of Plast-a-Ware and plans a romantic night out with Frank. But a call from Maureen's school triggers a family meltdown.

S2·E8 Core

F Is for Fixing It

May 30, 2017 · 25 min

As Sue and Frank try to hash things out, Kevin is wracked with guilt over the incident at Vic's. Bill comes face to face with his old nemesis.

S2·E9 Mytharc

Pray Away

May 30, 2017 · 28 min

A couple's retreat leads to a moment of truth for Frank and Sue. Bill and Phillip hatch a plan to deal with Jimmy. Suprises abound at Vic's party.

S2·E10 Mytharc

Landing the Plane

May 30, 2017 · 27 min

Sue gears up for her big moment at the shareholders' meeting, while Frank and friends lay a trap for Scoop. But the day takes a dramatic turn.

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