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The Kelly Clarkson Show: Season 2

45 episodes Premiered Sep 21, 2020
Previously on The Kelly Clarkson Show

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 The Kelly Clarkson Show 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.
Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (41): Character development & subplots
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S2·E1 Mytharc

John Legend

Sep 21, 2020

Kelly performs a classic TV theme medley; Southwest Jam; Kelly Clarkson Surprise; DJ Khaled; John Legend interview and performance.

S2·E2 Core

Usher, Neil Patrick Harris, Ava Max

Sep 22, 2020

Kelly covers Lizzo's "Good as Hell"; NOLA Music Fund; Usher; Black Women Build; Neil Patrick Harris; soup kitchen wedding reception; Ava Max chats and performs.

S2·E3 Core

Common

Sep 23, 2020

Kelly covers Harry Style's "Adore You"; "she's at the fridge again"; entrepreneur Dan Price on back to business; videos for small businesses; Common talks and performs;

S2·E4 Core

Little Big Town, Machine Gun Kelly

Sep 24, 2020

Kelly covers Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey"; "Harriet" singers; Little Big Town; Machine Guy Kelly; "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" game; Empanadas; mom falls through ceiling;

S2·E5 Core

Queen Latifah, Sabrina Carpenter

Sep 25, 2020

Kelly covers Demi Lovato's "Confident"; teen boys review music; actress Queen Latifah ("Hollywood"); actress Sabrina Carpenter ("Clouds"); good neighbor; a 108-year-old woman woman

S2·E6 Core

Jessica Alba, Ayesha Curry

Sep 28, 2020

Kelly covers Ed Sheeran's "Perfect"; pregnant teacher; Jessica Alba; wine to mommy with "I Mom So Hard" moms; Ayesha Curry; principle mom; L.O.L. Surprise dolls.

S2·E7 Core

Derek Hough, Molly Sims, Jay Leno

Sep 29, 2020

Kelly covers Selena's "Dreaming of You"; TikTok cartoon makeup artist; Derek Hough; Molly Sims; Drive-INterview with Jay Leno; ice cream social; StackCommerce with Lawrence Zarian;

S2·E8 Core

Beth Behrs, Jack Quaid

Sep 30, 2020

Kelly covers Miguel's "Adorn"; "cat burglar" steals shoes; Beth Behrs; Jack Quaid, HomeBoy Industries; StackCommerce with Lawrence Zarian; mom "schools" family TikTok.

S2·E10 Core

Lauren Cohan, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman

Oct 2, 2020

Kelly covers the B-52s' "Love Shack"; dolls for Uganda; Lauren Cohan; Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila; "American Ninja Warrior" game; brown-bag lady; driver's license chair.

S2·E11 Core

Jenna Bush Hager, Paris Hilton

Oct 5, 2020

Kelly covers Billy Eilish's "My Future"; doggie miniatures; Jenna Bush Hager; Paris Hilton prepares lasagna; jeep desks; cake dress.

S2·E12 Core

Jane Lynch, Matt Bomer

Oct 6, 2020

Kelly covers Sheryl Crow's "First Cut Is the Deepest"; TikTok dad/daughter dancers; Jane Lynch; Matt Bomer; Twitter questionnaire; golf pro kid putting lesson; Rubik's cube pogo tr

S2·E13 Core

Tyra Banks, Anthony Ramos, RZA

Oct 7, 2020

Kelly covers Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire"; bubble-wrap artist; Tyra Banks; Potash twins cooking demo; RZA; inclusive crayons; Anthony Ramos performs.

S2·E15 Core

Whitney Cummings, Ed Asner

Oct 9, 2020

Kelly covers Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me"; singing parrot; Whitney Cummings; Ed Asner; Dallas Foster Care Café; field of sunflowers.

S2·E17 Core

Dennis Quaid, Theresa Caputo

Oct 13, 2020

Kelly covers Coldplay's "The Scientist"; livestream fashion show; Dennis Quaid; Theresa Caputo.

S2·E19 Core

Hoda Kotb, Mike Colter

Oct 15, 2020

Kelly covers Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark"; COVID destroyers; Hoda Kotb; Mike Colter; Hoda the Phone game.

S2·E20 Core

Cheryl Hines, Michelle Buteau

Oct 16, 2020

Kelly covers La Roux's "Bulletproof"; flag boy; Cheryl Hines; Michelle Buteau; awkward moments game; dojo rebuilding; back-flip baby.

S2·E21 Core

Blake Shelton, Cynthia Nixon

Oct 19, 2020

Kelly covers Blake Shelton's "I'm Sorry"; horse plays piano; Blake Shelton; Cynthia Nixon; wine tasting with Ian Cauble; "You're Golden, Gurrrrll!" game; Home Depot friendship; tal

S2·E22 Core

Joel McHale, Neve Campbell

Oct 20, 2020

Kelly covers Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why"; skeletons in yard; Joel McHale; Cake by Courtney; Drive INterview with Neve Campbell; Access Books.

S2·E24 Core

Cecily Strong, Cheryl Burke, Parvesh Cheena

Oct 22, 2020

Kelly covers Jo Dee Messina's "Heads Carolina, Tails California"; missing tortoise; Cecily Strong; Cheryl Burke; Parvesh Cheena; "Cooking With Kyle": guac toast; bow ties for dogs;

S2·E25 Core

Marlon Wayans, Tiana Major9, Cleo Wade

Oct 23, 2020

Kelly covers Harry Styles' "Watermelon Sugar"; MIT's first Black student president; Marlon Wayans; Cleo Wade helps Generation Z audience; NIC-U books; female Eagle Scout; Tiana Maj

S2·E26 Core

Kim Cattrall, Sofia Carson

Oct 26, 2020

Kelly covers Aerosmith's "Cryin'"; bulldog temper tantrum; Kim Cattrall; Sofia Carson; cool-weather cocktail demo; Detroit Mobile Food Pantry; TikTok mom/son weight loss.

S2·E27 Core

Meghan Trainor, Glenn Howerton, Cam

Oct 27, 2020

Kelly covers Adam Lambert's "Whataya Want From Me"; giant sunflower; Meghan Trainor; Glenn Howerton; Plant Kween re-potting demo; Brown Girls Do Ballet cam chat and performance; se

S2·E28 Core

Emma Roberts, Phil Rosenthal, Ashley McBryde

Oct 28, 2020

Kelly covers Bleachers' "Don't Take the Money"; potato head dog; Emma Roberts; Phil Rosenthal; an 83-year-old helping homeless people; King's Hawaiian demo and surprise contest win

S2·E29 Core

Natalie Portman, Joey McIntyre, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Oct 29, 2020

Kelly covers 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up"; Montclair State University Choir; Natalie Portman; "Are You Able to Label This Fable?" game; Wendi McLendon-Covey; Joey McIntyre; The Bette

S2·E30 Core

Zoe Lister-Jones, Michelle Monaghan, Omari Hardwick

Oct 30, 2020

Kelly covers The Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive"; skeleton best friend; Zoe Lister-Jones and Michelle Monaghan; Omari Hardwick; Dylan's Candy Bar demo; Haunted AF Podcasters; Brett Loude

S2·E31 Core

Jon Bon Jovi, Melissa Etheridge, Sheila E.

Nov 2, 2020

Kelly covers Jon Bon Jovi's "It's My Life," with Cory Churko and Sheila E.; old rocker falls off chair; Jon Bon Jovi; Melissa Etheridge; a young guitarist; a 4-year-old's hole in o

S2·E32 Core

Terry Bradshaw, Iain Armitage, Alex Smith

Nov 3, 2020

Kelly covers The Killers' "Mr. Brightside"; Harry Potter yard; Terry Bradshaw; Iain Armitage; Alex and Elizabeth Smith; tiny dancer; Naples nurses; YouTube songwriter.

S2·E33 Core

Kristin Chenoweth, Ledisi

Nov 4, 2020

Kelly covers Annie Lennox's "Cold"; quarantine Barbie; Kristin Chenoweth; polished pebbles; teen music tutors; Ledisi performs.

S2·E34 Core

Madison Beer, Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Andrews

Nov 5, 2020

Kelly covers "No One Else on Earth"; "Paw Patrol"; Julie Andrews and daughter Emma Walton Hamilton; "That's What She Said She Said" game; Madison Beer; fishing program; clear face

S2·E35 Core

Sara Bareilles, Fortune Feimster, Guy Fieri

Nov 6, 2020

Kelly covers Donna Summer's "She Works Hard for the Money"; waitress gifted a car; Fortune Feimster; Sara Bareilles; Guy Fieri; SW Soda Shop demo; food on foot; funny restaurant si

S2·E36 Core

Rainn Wilson, Lisa Rinna, Billy Ray Cyrus

Nov 9, 2020

Kelly covers Aerosmith's "Dream On": garbage truck surprise; Rainn Wilson; Lisa Rinna; new tats; typewriter art; Billy Ray Cyrus performs.

S2·E37 Core

Anthony Anderson, Carly Pearce

Nov 10, 2020

Kelly covers Pam Tillis' "Maybe It Was Memphis"; boy stuck in a bucket; Anthony Anderson; Scripps spelling bee finalists; spelling game; chicken nachos; driveway racetrack; Carly P

S2·E38 Core

Olivia Munn, Voices of Service

Nov 11, 2020

Kelly sings "America the Beautiful"; notes from a deployed dad; Olivia Munn; Folds of Honor; boot camp docuseries "Ten Weeks"; military wives charity; Voices of Service perform.

S2·E39 Mytharc

Billy Gardell

Nov 12, 2020

Kelly covers EXES' "Cain"; Kelly reveals her daughter's Zoom trick to avoid schoolwork; choir class Zoom bomb; Billy Gardell; Los Angeles teacher of the year; teacher baby shower;

S2·E41 Core

Sara Gilbert, Shemar Moore, Lisa Ling

Nov 16, 2020

Kelly covers Dwight Yoakam's "Fast as You Can"; leaf-blower ride; Sara Gilbert; Shemar Moore; Lisa Ling; masks for cancer patients.