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Wahlburgers: Season 2

9 episodes Premiered Aug 13, 2014 Updated Oct 26, 2026

The second season of the reality television series Wahlburgers continues to document the professional and personal lives of the Wahlberg family as they manage their casual dining burger restaurant and bar chain. The series, which aired on A&E, centers on the efforts of chef Paul Wahlberg as he navigates the ongoing challenges of operating a business that carries the family name. While brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlber

Previously on Wahlburgers

Season 2 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Wahlburgers is an American reality television series that originally aired on A&E from 2014 to 2019.
  • ⚡ The restaurant chain is owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, actors Donnie and Mark Wahlberg.
  • ⚡ The series focuses on Paul Wahlberg as he manages the challenges of running the family-named burger restaurant.
  • ⚡ Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are the youngest of nine siblings and are established figures in the entertainment industry.
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Season overview

The second season of the reality television series Wahlburgers continues to document the professional and personal lives of the Wahlberg family as they manage their casual dining burger restaurant and bar chain. The series, which aired on A&E, centers on the efforts of chef Paul Wahlberg as he navigates the ongoing challenges of operating a business that carries the family name. While brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are accustomed to the spotlight due to their careers in entertainment, this season shifts focus toward the collaborative family dynamic required to maintain the restaurant's success. Joining the core cast of Mark, Donnie, Paul, and their mother Alma are additional family members, including brothers Arthur and Bob, as well as their nephew Brandon. The narrative arc of the season also incorporates appearances from notable figures outside the immediate family, including a guest appearance by New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski. As the business grows, the show explores the intersection of the family's personal relationships and their shared commercial enterprise, highlighting the roles each family member plays in the brand's development throughout this installment of the ten-season series.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Here's the Drill

Aug 13, 2014 · 30 min

When Donnie asks Paul to join a fantasy football league, Paul decides to enlist the help of New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski. In return, Paul gives "Gronk" a cooking lesson to

S2·E2 Core

The Great Wahlberg of China

Aug 20, 2014 · 30 min

Mark is in Hong Kong to promote his film--and Johnny "Drama" and Henry "Nacho" are along for the ride. During their stay Mark sends "Drama" to a casting agency to audition for a lo

S2·E3 Core

Pranks for the Memories

Aug 27, 2014 · 30 min

The entire Wahlburg clan gears up for their favorite local holiday, Dorchester Day--an event that has become the backdrop for some of the family's most infamous pranks. While Paul

S2·E4 Core

American Wahlberg in London

Sep 3, 2014 · 30 min

During the New Kids on the Block's European tour, Donnie gets homesick so Jenny invites Paul to London. Paul attempts to get his brother to enjoy English cuisine, but ultimately co

S2·E5 Core

Meat the Press

Sep 10, 2014 · 30 min

Paul must navigate a jam-packed day including a visit to an oyster farm, an interview with a reporter and a skateboarding event for his son. Right when he thinks he has things unde

S2·E6 Core

A Cut Above

Sep 17, 2014 · 30 min

At Donnie's suggestion, Paul decides to take up woodworking as a hobby to help manage the stress of running the restaurants. Alma, who is terrified Paul is going to hurt himself, i

S2·E7 Core

Guarding Alma

Sep 24, 2014 · 30 min

When Mark notices that the restaurants are busier than ever, he asks his bodyguard Scott to go to Boston to look after Alma. Scott soon finds himself out of his element when Alma t

S2·E8 Mytharc

Something's Fishy

Oct 1, 2014 · 30 min

Paul and his brother Bob decide to take their sons Ethan and Oscar on a fishing trip in attempt to start a new family tradition. What starts as a leisurely trip down memory lane is

S2·E9 Mytharc

Trading Places

Oct 8, 2014 · 30 min

An argument over whose job is tougher leads Donnie to challenge Paul to let him run the restaurant for the day. The work proves to be far more taxing than Donnie expected, and his

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