SMILF: Season 2
In the second season of SMILF, the narrative continues to follow Bridgette, a single mother in her 20s from Southie, as she attempts to move forward and focus on her future. Despite her aspirations, she remains constrained by her day job, where she continues to toil under the supervision of her narcissistic boss, Ally. The season explores the interconnected lives of those around her as they navigate their own persona
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Bridgette is a single mother in her 20s living in Southie who struggles to balance her personal desires with the realities of motherhood.
- The series is a comedy-drama that explores the collision between the protagonist's career ambitions and her life as a single parent.
- The title SMILF is a play on the term MILF, with the S representing either single or Southie.
- The show features a cast of characters including Bridgette's ex-boyfriend Rafi and her mother Tutu, who navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
Season overview
In the second season of SMILF, the narrative continues to follow Bridgette, a single mother in her 20s from Southie, as she attempts to move forward and focus on her future. Despite her aspirations, she remains constrained by her day job, where she continues to toil under the supervision of her narcissistic boss, Ally. The season explores the interconnected lives of those around her as they navigate their own personal challenges. Tutu works to rally from a heartbreaking setback, a process complicated by the presence of her co-dependent younger sister, Jackie. Meanwhile, Bridgette's ex-boyfriend, Rafi, experiences a deepening of his relationship with his girlfriend, Nelson Rose. Additionally, Eliza contends with her own set of family dramas. Throughout these developments, the series maintains its focus on the collision between the protagonist's desires for relationships, sex, and a career and the demanding realities of young, single motherhood. The season builds upon the established premise of a woman struggling to find a sustainable work-life balance while living in Southie, further examining the complexities of her personal and professional life as she seeks to establish a new path forward.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Shit Man, I've Literally Failed
Jan 20, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette’s search for her father leads her to Philadelphia and back home again as she loses the key to his whereabouts. Tutu’s decision to leave Larry alone with Joe unexpectedly
Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith
Jan 27, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette misses a date after unexpected news at Ally’s birthday dinner sends her spiraling towards a religious rediscovery. Rafi struggles to establish boundaries with Bridgette i
Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families
Feb 10, 2019 · 30 min
On the day of Ally’s birthday, three parallel stories reveal the ripple effects of Bridgette’s night out. Feeling neglected by her husband, Ally goes on a mission to obtain a rare
So Maybe I Look Feminine
Feb 17, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette gets a taste of the picture-perfect life of the one-percent, spending a luxurious day at a polo match as a blonde, hobnobbing with celebrities, and celebrating her new be
Single Mom In Love Forever
Feb 24, 2019 · 30 min
In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.
Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially?
Mar 3, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu’s own housing is
Smile More If Lying Fails
Mar 10, 2019 · 30 min
At a cookout celebrating Eliza’s graduation, Bridgette comes to terms with the unacknowledged racial divide between the two friends while Eliza admits that Bridgette’s disconnect i
Sex Makes It Less Formal
Mar 17, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette throws a bachelor party for Rafi. Nelson celebrates her engagement with her mother and sister, reigniting their unresolved familial tensions. Jackie helps Tutu accept the
Single Mom Is Losing Faith
Mar 24, 2019 · 30 min
In the style of “The Magnificent Seven,” Bridgette gathers a posse of white hats to challenge the tyrannical rule of the town’s mysterious baron.
Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family
Mar 31, 2019 · 30 min
Bridgette and Nelson address their growing concerns over Rafi. Tutu throws a birthday party for Larry. Eliza reconsiders her medical future.