Hot in Cleveland: 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 Hot in Cleveland 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
Free Elka
Jan 19, 2011
Elka encounters an old friend in prison, while Melanie, Joy and Victoria struggle to raise money for her bail. Meanwhile, Joy gets an interesting letter from the INS and Victoria l
Bad Bromance
Jan 26, 2011
Melanie begins to question her relationship after she meets her boyfriend's family. Meanwhile, Joy attempts a green card scam and Victoria dates a elderly billionaire.
Hot For Lawyer
Feb 2, 2011
Elka’s handsome lawyer, Kirk, attempts to convince the court she is incompetent to stand trial. Meanwhile, Melanie, Joy & Victoria compete for his affections while Elka stews over
Sisterhood of the Travelling SPANX
Feb 9, 2011
A pair of 'magic SPANX' come into the ladies' lives and leads them to unexpected adventures. Joy seeks love, but ends up with a much, much younger man. Melanie wants to catch the e
I Love Lucci (1)
Feb 16, 2011
Victoria books an appearance on All My Children, and Melanie uses the opportunity to return to Los Angeles to sell her house.
I Love Lucci (2)
Feb 23, 2011
The ladies' trip to Los Angeles continues, as Elka searches for the movie star of her dreams.
Dog Tricks, Sex Flicks & Joy's Fix
Mar 2, 2011
Joy meets a wonderful guy in the waiting room of her therapist, then steals his file to learn more about him quickly. Meanwhile, Elka tries to train a rescue dog and Victoria tries
LeBron Is Le Gone
Mar 9, 2011
Melanie dates a basketball coach for the Cavaliers; Victoria takes a job as a local news personality; Joy gets engaged to a homeless man.
Elka's Snowbird
Mar 16, 2011
Elka tries to persuade Max to spend the winter in Cleveland instead of going to Florida. Meanwhile, Victoria falls for a man she meets during a TV interview; and Melanie recruits J
Law & Elka
Mar 23, 2011
Elka finally goes on trial, but she'll have to rely on someone other than her lawyer to stay out of jail. Meanwhile, Joy does a favor for the First Lady of Ohio that makes the wron
Where's Elka?
Jun 15, 2011
Elka's on the lam and the women go looking for her... in Amish country. Meanwhile, Joy's a source of scandal as the Governor's alleged mistress and risks deportation while Victoria
How I Met My Mother
Jun 22, 2011
The son Joy gave up stops by for a surprise visit; the women are on alert when Victoria's prison pen pal heads their way.
Unseparated at Birthdates
Jun 29, 2011
The ladies play matchmaker for each other for hit-and-miss date nights that include Melanie getting a holier-than-thou type; and Elka hiding her intelligence from a wealthy bachelo
Battle of the Bands
Jul 6, 2011
For a Woman's Day column, Melanie forms a group to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, an idea embraced by Joy, who, with encouragement from Rick (Wayne Knight), pursues her
Love Thy Neighbor
Jul 13, 2011
Melanie asks Rick for help when she thinks Joy may be using drugs. Meanwhile, Elka gives Victoria tips on portraying an older character for a musical version of "Driving Miss Daisy
Dancing Queens
Jul 20, 2011
The ladies go dancing to burn the Cleveland pounds; Vicoria catches Leandro's eye; Elka dukes it out with an old rival.
The Emmy Show
Jul 27, 2011
A visit from Victoria's daughter, Emmy, prompts Victoria to ask Elka—and her Irish accent—for help in dissuading Emmy from writing a revealing autobiography about her childhood. Me
Arch Enemies
Aug 3, 2011
Victoria and Joy make a plan to get revenge on Victoria's nemesis; Elka has a surprising revelation.
Indecent Proposals
Aug 17, 2011
Melanie's column about casual sex sends the women in search of Mr. Right Now, which results in a proposal for Elka from an old friend (Buck Henry) and a potentially life-threatenin
Bridezelka
Aug 24, 2011
Elka and Fred meet with Reverend Boyce; Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product; bridezilla's bidding.
Elka's Wedding
Aug 31, 2011
Joy and Victoria try to put together their memories of Elka's bachelorette party to find the bride.