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Party Down: Season 2

10 episodes Premiered Apr 23, 2010 Updated Oct 31, 2026

In the second season of Party Down, the catering team continues to navigate their professional and personal aspirations while working for the Hollywood catering company. Henry assumes the role of team leader, a position he views with uncertainty. Meanwhile, Ron, having failed in his attempt to launch his own business, harbors a strong desire to reclaim his former leadership role from Henry. The staff dynamic shifts w

Previously on Party Down

Season 2 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series follows a group of struggling actors and dreamers working for a Hollywood catering company.
  • ⚡ The staff members are united by their shared goal of finding their big break in the entertainment industry.
  • ⚡ Ron previously served as the team leader for the catering crew before Henry took over the position.
  • ⚡ The show focuses on the comical and eccentric experiences the staff encounters while working various catering events.
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Season overview

In the second season of Party Down, the catering team continues to navigate their professional and personal aspirations while working for the Hollywood catering company. Henry assumes the role of team leader, a position he views with uncertainty. Meanwhile, Ron, having failed in his attempt to launch his own business, harbors a strong desire to reclaim his former leadership role from Henry. The staff dynamic shifts with the return of Casey, who arrives back from a stint performing stand-up comedy on a cruise ship with hopes of advancing her career. The team remains composed of individuals pursuing various dreams in the entertainment industry. Kyle continues to maintain his belief that he is on the verge of stardom, while Roman persists in his efforts to have his creative genius recognized by the world. The group is joined by a new staff member, Lydia, who has relocated to Los Angeles with the specific goal of facilitating stardom for her thirteen-year-old daughter, Escapade. Together, these characters continue to serve as caterers while waiting for their respective big breaks in Hollywood, balancing their daily duties with their ongoing pursuit of success in the entertainment business.

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Jackal Onassis Backstage Party

Apr 23, 2010 · 27 min

As the struggling new Party Down team leader, Henry is forced to juggle an incognito rock star, the return of of Ron Donald and Casey, the girl who broke his heart.

S2·E2 Core

Precious Lights Pre-School Auction

Apr 30, 2010 · 27 min

Having trouble letting go of his leadership position, Ron and Henry clash at a fundraiser where parents will do anything to get their kids into an exclusive elementary school.

S2·E3 Core

Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night

May 7, 2010 · 27 min

Catering an orgy proves to be the wrong place for Ron to deal with his recent breakup. Roman seizes the opportunity to help the host create the ideal orgy atmosphere.

S2·E4 Core

James Ellison Funeral

May 14, 2010 · 27 min

The funeral of a patriarch goes awry when the deceased's mistress arrives to pay her last repects. Kyle is mesmerized by the possibility of learning the blues from a real bluesman.

S2·E5 Core

Steve Guttenberg's Birthday

May 21, 2010 · 27 min

At his own birthday, Steve Guttenberg volunteers to turn his party into a writing workshop when he overhears Roman and writing partner Kent discussing their script.

S2·E6 Core

Not On Your Wife Opening Night

May 28, 2010 · 25 min

At a community theater, the onstage farce trickles into real life as Kyle promises to help his old mentor by romancing a wealthy female patron with the funds to save the theater.

S2·E7 Core

Party Down Company Picnic

Jun 4, 2010 · 28 min

Competition is the word of the day as Ron competes for a job at the head office, Casey for best all around at the events and Roman and Kyle compete with Val Halla catering.

S2·E8 Core

Joel Munt's Big Deal Party

Jun 11, 2010 · 27 min

Roman is less than thrilled when he discovers the party is being thrown by his 'sell-out' writing partner who hired him to rub his face in the sale of his new spec script.

S2·E9 Mytharc

Cole Landry's Draft Day Party

Jun 18, 2010 · 26 min

When top college QB Cole Landry unexpectedly slips in the draft, rumors begin circulating that tangle Casey and Henry in the secret lives of college athletes.

S2·E10 Mytharc

Constance Carmell Wedding

Jun 25, 2010 · 30 min

Constance is getting married and she's hired her Party Down friends to make sure they attend. Ron, guided by Constance's wisdom to 'follow your heart', makes a desperate bid for lo

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