Rude Awakening: 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 Rude Awakening 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
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The Grateful Living
Jun 26, 1999
Billie and Dave almost relapse after meeting Jackie's mom. Meanwhile, Trudy breaks her toe.
One Birthday at a Time
Jul 3, 1999
Dave gives Jackie an ultimatum after she wakes from her coma.
To Bris or Not to Bris
Jul 17, 1999
A surprise bris is planned for Tish's baby, but she doesn't want to get him circumcised.
The Fix Up
Jul 24, 1999
Trudy sets up Billie with another alcoholic former child star. Dave and Jackie fall for the same woman.
Between a Rock Star and a Hard Place
Jul 31, 1999
Billie accidentally reveale a famous musician's anonymity after he comes to an AA meeting.
Powerless Over the What?
Aug 14, 1999
Trudy and Dave compete over who gets custody of the AA meeting.
Trude Awakening
Aug 28, 1999
Trudy goes to AA because she thinks Billie talks about her too much at the meetings. Dave goes to jail.
Bosses, Burglars & Back Street Babes
Sep 4, 1999
Billie tries to prove herself to her new boss. Trudy tries to catch her maid stealing. Dave becomes Nobby's sponsor.
1-900-BIG-SLUT
Sep 11, 1999
Billie starts a phone sex line for extra money. Trudy gets sued by her maid.
The 35-Year Itch
Sep 18, 1999
Billie needs to make a toast at Max and Trudy's wedding anniversary, even though she knows Trudy is leaving with Martin. Dave performs at open mic night.
Bad Will Hunting
Nov 27, 1999
Billie discovers that her parents' will gives everything to her brother instead of her.
Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Dec 4, 1999
Billie tries to wait four dates before sleeping with the new man she's seeing.
Jackie Oh...
Dec 11, 1999
Billie keeps lying to Sydney. Dave starts a suggestion box at the coffee shop. Jackie has bigger problems.
Slackula
Dec 18, 1999
After losing a fellow member, Billie gets lost in her work producing a movie with Sydney. Dave goes to Milt's apartment.
On the Rocks with a Twist of Limey
Feb 19, 2000
Dave helps Nobby at his first sober concert. Billie and Maureen become each other's sponsors.
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Feb 26, 2000
Billie takes her nephew to Mike's Bar. Nobby wants Dave to help him stay sober while on tour.
Star 80 Proof
Mar 4, 2000
Billie has a chance to act in an Emerald Bluff reunion film but is pressured into having a drink with a co-star. Dave starts seeing Juanita.
Full House
Mar 11, 2000
Trudy catches Martin cheating on her, and asks Billie for help getting back together with Max. Dave gets too into poker.
Plastered
Mar 18, 2000
After a night of drinking, Billie breaks her arm and lies to her friends about it. Dave discovers the truth. Jerry stages an intervention for Billie.