Nashville: Season 2
The second season of the American television musical drama series Nashville premiered on September 25, 2013, on ABC, following a renewal announcement on May 10, 2013. The narrative arc of this season centers on the ongoing personal and professional challenges faced by Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes as they navigate their respective paths as artists and individuals. As a music legend who has maintained a position as
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Rayna Jaymes is an established music legend who has been a top female vocalist for two decades.
- Juliette Barnes is a prominent artist navigating the professional and personal challenges of the music industry.
- The series is set in Nashville and focuses on the competitive nature of the music business.
- Rayna Jaymes faces the professional challenge of competing against a new generation of emerging talent.
Season overview
The second season of the American television musical drama series Nashville premiered on September 25, 2013, on ABC, following a renewal announcement on May 10, 2013. The narrative arc of this season centers on the ongoing personal and professional challenges faced by Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes as they navigate their respective paths as artists and individuals. As a music legend who has maintained a position as one of the industry’s top female vocalists for two decades, Rayna Jaymes continues to grapple with the evolving nature of the business. She faces the reality that her long-standing passion for the industry is increasingly insufficient to compete with the new generation of talent emerging within the music scene. The season explores the complex dynamics of their careers and personal lives as they attempt to sustain their influence in a competitive environment. The series continues to utilize the city of Nashville as a central backdrop for the unfolding drama, highlighting the intersection of the characters' professional ambitions and their private struggles. Throughout the season, the focus remains on the pressures of fame and the artistic demands placed upon these two prominent figures as they strive to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
I Fall to Pieces
Sep 25, 2013 · 42 min
After the crash, Rayna is in a coma and Deacon is left to wait on his pending jail sentence. Teddy is still shell-shocked about Peggy's pregnancy and struggles to understand where
Never No More
Oct 2, 2013 · 42 min
Edgehill has appointed a new chief, Jeff Fordham. He’s powerful, sexy and on a mission to place the label back on top. That means it’s time to reveal his vision for the future. The
I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now
Oct 9, 2013 · 42 min
Rayna's divorce from Teddy is final as each embarks on a new path that brings them back to some familiar territory. Liam returns to help Rayna complete her album, and Peggy engages
You’re No Angel Yourself
Oct 16, 2013 · 42 min
Teddy proposes to Peggy and tries to keep it a secret.
Don't Open That Door
Oct 23, 2013 · 42 min
Rayna wants to obtain the rights to her music.
It Must Be You
Oct 30, 2013 · 42 min
Rayna sets the record straight during an interview with Robin Roberts; Juliette runs into Charlie Wentworth; Scarlett turns to Avery for advice on the changes to her life.
She's Got You
Nov 13, 2013 · 42 min
As Teddy’s wedding day nears, Maddie feels lost and tells Rayna she wants to get to know Deacon better, forcing Rayna to confront Deacon about stepping up to co-parent. Luke Wheele
Hanky Panky Woman
Nov 20, 2013 · 42 min
Rayna joins Scarlett on the road for her first tour date with Luke Wheeler and is blindsided when Deacon confronts her about putting too much pressure on Scarlett too soon. Jeff go
I'm Tired of Pretending
Dec 4, 2013 · 42 min
Maddie wants to spend more time with Deacon and Teddy begins to feel like he’s being replaced. Rayna is struggling to strike the right balance with the two dads and their fatherhoo
Tomorrow Never Comes
Dec 11, 2013 · 42 min
Juliette is the main act at Teddy’s first annual Music City Festival, but the blowback by the fans and press over the Wentworths throws her for a loop and drags down the event. She
I'll Keep Climbing
Jan 15, 2014 · 42 min
In The Aftermath of the death of someone in their circle, lives are changed forever in the world of "Nashville," and a new mystery arises. Kelly Clarkson guest stars as herself and
Just for What I Am
Jan 22, 2014 · 42 min
Scarlett's career is on fire as she sings "Free" in concert with Zac Brown, but the demands of fame are burning her out. Rayna asks Deacon to help write a much-needed hit for her n
It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Jan 29, 2014 · 42 min
Jeff is expecting Juliette to formally apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony, but at the last minute she has a change of heart and decides to standby the ch
Too Far Gone
Feb 5, 2014 · 42 min
Rayna welcomes an exonerated Lamar home from prison but Tandy is suspiciously aloof. When Rayna confronts her, Tandy unloads her suspicions about their father. Juliette hides out a
They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy Anymore
Feb 26, 2014 · 42 min
Juliette’s new song, “Don’t Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet,” catches the ear of a high-powered, hit-making producer, Howie V. He wants to make her a superstar and brings her to Los
Guilty Street
Mar 5, 2014 · 42 min
After performing her manifesto song at her Opry induction, major pop labels are vying to sign Juliette, overwhelming Avery, who can barely afford to take her to dinner. Rayna has m
We've Got Things to Do
Mar 12, 2014 · 42 min
Juliette has a design on how she would like to announce her new deal with Highway 65, however, Rayna has a calculated roll out plan in mind. Juliette’s emotions get the best of her
Your Wild Life's Gonna Get You Down
Mar 26, 2014 · 42 min
Rayna plays a mini-set on Luke’s tour, and her girls meet his son, Colt, a moody teenager who has a big social media following. Juliette’s growing jealous of Avery’s connection to
Crazy
Apr 2, 2014 · 42 min
Maddie’s news goes viral and stirs a media frenzy including being a “Hot Topic” on “The View,” and the real-life Ladies of “The View”— Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCar
Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad
Apr 30, 2014 · 42 min
Scarlett’s breakdown is driving everyone to point fingers at who might be responsible for her condition. Deacon is blaming Rayna for pushing her too fast, Rayna is blaming Juliette
All or Nothing with Me
May 7, 2014 · 42 min
Rayna organizes a charity concert at Fort Campbell after finding out Luke has been injured in Afghanistan, forcing him to cut his tour short. Deacon and Maddie are brought closer t
On the Other Hand
May 14, 2014 · 42 min
As Will Lexington’s album climbs the chart with the help of Jeff Fordham’s deep pockets, Rayna enlists Teddy’s help to plan a huge, free concert at LP Field to draw attention to he