Hillside: 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 Hillside 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
Changes
Aug 4, 1991
Ashley remains absent from school after getting caught cheating and plans to transfer to private school. Courtney and Arseman plan a farewell gathering for Ashley.
Siblings
Aug 11, 1991
Concerned about him, Courtney decides to spend some time with Matt. Chris argues with Dylan over Billy's talent at drumming. Matt's sister Erin and transfer student Janice both hav
Crossed Swords
Aug 18, 1991
Matt considers asking his basketball coach to let him back on the team. Brooke catches Matt accidentally reading Courtney's private letter. Chris spreads a rumor to Amanda about Bi
Trouble In The Band
Aug 25, 1991
Dylan can't figure out why Billy is so upset with him. Brooke makes a new friend in Stacy. Arseman questions Courtney if there's something more between her and Matt than friendship
Circles
Sep 1, 1991
Courtney tries to interpret Matt's intentions when he asks her to a movie. Gossip spreads when Dylan asks Janice over to his garage after school.
Scrambled
Sep 8, 1991
Ashley returns to Hillside, complicating things between Matt and Courtney. Billy struggles to ask Amanda out, but she questions his maturity.
Intrigue
Sep 15, 1991
Rising tensions puts Courtney and Ashley's friendship in jeopardy. Stacy offers Brooke advice on improving her reputation. Dylan and Chris decide to seek a lead singer for the band
Misunderstandings
Sep 22, 1991
Dylan talks Ashley into a singing audition. Brooke takes Stacy clothes shopping. Billy bats around the idea of asking Ashley out. Matt's past issues are brought back into question.
Trios
Sep 29, 1991
Dylan's band gets an audition for a gig, but they still lack a lead singer. Matt is suspicious of Dylan and Ashley's friendship. Billy asks Dylan for advice on impressing women. Ja
Newcomer To The Band
Oct 6, 1991
Dylan and Chris make an inappropriate bet. Courtney has a valuable stolen from her locker. Arseman badgers Ashley about an unintended comment made about Chris.
Secret Admirer
Oct 13, 1991
Janice remains under suspicion for the theft of Courtney's necklace. When Arseman discovers Dylan and Chris's bet, she decides to turn the tables on them. Billy attempts to woo Ash
First Gig
Oct 20, 1991
Following the band's concert at the Avalon, Dylan and Chris overevaluate their performance. Brooke discovers a surprising secret that Amanda has been keeping.
Exposure
Oct 27, 1991
With the true thief caught, Courtney tries to make amends with Janice. Roxanne advises Chris to drop Billy from the band. Ashley takes Chris's advice to heart.