United States of Tara: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of United States of Tara Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Yes
Mar 22, 2010 · 30 min
Season two opens with a bang as the Gregsons' neighbor commits suicide and the family unexpectedly is given responsibility of the house. Now well and dissociation-free for several
Trouble Junction
Mar 29, 2010 · 30 min
Tara realizes her alternate personalities are emerging again, but keeps it a secret. Newly engaged Charmaine asks to move in with Tara and her family. Max decides to take on a new
The Truth Hurts
Apr 5, 2010 · 30 min
The family discovers the truth -- Tara’s alternate personalities are back. Buck’s actions have brought serious consequences that unleash a new side of Max. Neil finds out about Cha
You Becoming You
Apr 12, 2010 · 30 min
Tara sets out to find a new therapist as Max struggles to come to terms with Buck’s affair. Marshall and Courtney take their relationship to the next level. Tara and Max disapprove
Doin' Time
Apr 19, 2010 · 30 min
Max’s violent outburst comes back to haunt him. Tara learns she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. Kate’s music video is an internet
Torando!
Apr 26, 2010 · 30 min
A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.
Dept. of Fucked Up Family Services
May 3, 2010 · 30 min
An upcoming visit from a social worker has its effect on Max. Disapproving Kate's friendship with Lynda, Tara interferes while Neil learns that Charmaine is pregnant.
Explosive Diorama
May 10, 2010 · 30 min
Tara and Lynda make preparations for their art show. Kate sets up a new business, while Lionel and Marshall's friendship deepens. In the meantime, Charmaine struggles trying to bal
The Family Portrait
May 17, 2010 · 30 min
Tara starts working on a family portrait in order to re-connect with her family while Max tries to get away from Pammy.
Open House
May 24, 2010 · 30 min
Tara and Charmaine discuss Tara's childhood memories with their mother and Max holds an open house after re-modeling their neighbor's house.
To Have and To Hold
May 31, 2010 · 30 min
Tara and Charmaine pay a woman who appeared in Tara's memories a visit, while Kate tries to change herself for her new and much older boyfriend.
From This Day Forward
Jun 7, 2010 · 30 min
On the day of Charmaine and Nick's wedding, long-held secrets come to light, while Kate and Marshall accidentally make a discovery of consequence.