While You Were Out: 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 While You Were Out 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
Season 2 Progress Shield
Baltimore: Four Elements Room
Aug 22, 2003
Randy and her husband, Will, are total opposites, so she wants to turn their bedroom into a space that works for both of them.
Baltimore: The Tasting Room
Aug 29, 2003
Laurin and Tara want to turn an outdated kitchen into a cook's, entertainer's, and wine taster's dream for their mom, Pam.
Ashburn: Redskins Rec Room
Sep 5, 2003
LaVar Arrington, Washington Redskins linebacker, wants to turn a barren, boring basement into a game room for his also-athletic brother, Michael. It just so happens that the day o
Baltimore: Feng Shui Office
Sep 12, 2003
Cynthia wants to turn a boring office into a peaceful, balanced Feng Shui office for her husband Jason.
North Andover: A Thinking Man's Room
Sep 19, 2003
Gabe wants to turn a disorganized home office into an organized haven to promote the pursuit of knowledge for his nuclear physicist father, Jack. John Bruce and the WYWO team make
Boston: The State House
Sep 26, 2003
Shawn is the Press Secretary for the Governor of Massachusetts. Her boss, Eric, Communications Director, would like to convert Shawn's stuffy old office into an updated, yet histo
Portland: French Country Doll Parlor
Oct 3, 2003
Jason wants to turn a boring living room into a relaxing space and doll collection display room for his busy wife, Heather.
Portland: Fireman's Loft
Oct 10, 2003
Maria wants to convert a recreation room into a fireman's hangout for her husband, Bud. Because Bud built their house himself, Maria wants to turn their empty rec room into a spec
Portland: Old England Meets New England
Oct 10, 2003
Lynne wants to turn her dining room into a fancy British-inspired room for her husband, Steve.
Burlington: Royal Persian Sanctuary
Oct 17, 2003
Chip wants to update his mater bedroom and turn it into a romantic middle-eastern hideaway for his wife, Shirin. Meanwhile, Shirin believes that she is the accomplice for her frie
Burlington: The Vermont Room
Oct 24, 2003
Tracie wants to create a lodge-style family room to relax her husband, Vince, and make him feel at home in a room of his own.
Burlington: Under Nature's Canopy
Oct 31, 2003
Marianne wants to turn her master bedroom into an outdoorsy, nature-inspired escape for her partner, Troy. Troy often does a home version of While You Were Out for Marianne while
West Seneca: Adirondack Lodge
Nov 7, 2003
Melanie wants to convert an outdated living/dining room into a rustic cabin-inspired living space for her amazing dad, Ronald.
Buffalo: Cool 50's Lounge
Nov 14, 2003
Nick wants to convert a dark basement into a retro relaxation space for his wife, Jackie.
Toronto: Indonesian Winter Garden
Nov 21, 2003
Lisa has been there for Elisha through good and bad, and has never let her down. As a thank you, Elisha wants to create a Asian-inspired year-round outdoor garden space for Lisa.
Buffalo: Egyptian Spa
Dec 5, 2003
Nicholas wants to convert a spare bedroom into a warm, colorful room for his soon-to-be fiancee, Meghan.
Toronto: Hockey Clubhouse
Dec 12, 2003
Penny wants to convert a dark, cluttered basement into a hockey arena for her Maple Leaf fanatic husband, Scott.
Chicago: Hollywood Babylon
Dec 19, 2003
Mark wants to turn a living room into a relaxing, classic 40's Hollywood room for his partner, Patrick.
Deerfield: The Blue Room
Dec 19, 2003
Lego fanatic Beth wants to convert her family room into a Lego-free zone for her husband, Jay.
Chicago: The Evolution of a Woman
Dec 26, 2003
Kimberly wants to turn a boring living room into a 70's throwback room for her mother, Rita.
St. Charles: Cypriot Serenity
Jan 2, 2004
Jeremy wants to convert a boring master bedroom into a peaceful, relaxing space for his wife, Angela.
St. Louis: Kirkwood Today
Jan 9, 2004
Captain Diane Scanga wants to give the police department's outdated recreation room a more homey atmosphere for the department and Kirkwood's Chief of Police, Jack Plummer.
St. Louis: The St. Louis Secret
Jan 16, 2004
The team must create a room in WYWO's normal time limit, but this time, they don't have any advanced information to prepare. The second they arrive at the home is the second the j
Las Vegas: Desert Oasis
Jan 23, 2004
David wants to turn a desolate backyard into a lush, beautiful space for his wife, Teresa. Since they are in Vegas, David gave the WYWO team permission to gamble $300 of his $1800
Los Angeles: Chayse and the Charger!
Jan 30, 2004
San Diego Charger defensive end Marcellus Wiley wants to do turn an uninspired family room into a warm, inviting space for his big sis, Tiki.
San Diego: Red Hot and Blue
Feb 6, 2004
Pete wants to change a cluttered, kid-friendly master bedroom into an adults-only area for his wife, Kim.
San Diego: Flight Path Patio
Feb 13, 2004
Catie wants to give a patio a Top Gun facelift fit for entertaining and relaxing for her fighter pilot husband, Byron.
San Diego: That '70s Room
Feb 20, 2004
Mary wants to convert a worn out living room into a retro 1970's party room for her 80's-born kid siblings, Jon and Lesli.
San Diego: Swell Space
Feb 27, 2004
Josh wants to convert a laundry room into a relaxing, ocean-inspired room for his surfing-accident survivor and founder of ""Life Rolls On"" brother, Jesse.
Las Vegas: Nursery Garden
Mar 5, 2004
Cathy wants to convert a home office into a fairy-tale-come-true nursery for her sister, Caryn.
Los Angeles: The Lion's Den
Mar 12, 2004
Katina wants to convert an oversized living room into a tranquil space that can double as an office for her Hollywood stunt man husband, Steve.
Los Angeles: Dreaming in Black & White
Mar 19, 2004
Janan wants to turn a new condo into ""home"", starting with the bedroom, for her boyfriend, Shane.
Los Angeles: Shannon Elizabeth's Bollywood Gym
Mar 21, 2004
Actress Shannon Elizabeth wants to convert a spare room into a useful workout room for her husband, actor Joe Reitman.
Las Vegas: Teller in Wonderland
Mar 21, 2004
Magician Penn Jillette wants to convert a backstage ""green"" room into a wild entertaining area for his magic-act partner, Teller.
Los Angeles: Birds of Paradise
Mar 26, 2004
This episode could be far from Paradise. The team is at a condo where everything seems to go awry. The neighbors start to complain, there is a trip to the ER, and the owner wants
Tuscon: Italian Villa Suite
Apr 2, 2004
Local TV weatherman Dave Hecht would like to do something different for his wife, Susan, in their bedroom. It is his way of saying thanks for her moving to Arizona from Ohio becaus
Tuscon: Pop Art Playroom
Apr 9, 2004
Leah wants to turn a disorderly playroom into a functional and organized work/play space for her police officer husband, Steven.
Tucson: How the West Was Chic
Apr 16, 2004
Mary wants to turn a living room into a unique, interesting, yet restful space for her hardworking aspiring actor husband, Brian.
Austin: Midnight Cowgirl
Apr 23, 2004
Tee, a world champion team roper and cowboy, wants to give his wife, Jacque, a new bedroom. She's very busy being a full time mom. When Tee is out on the rodeo circuit, he's usua
Birmingham: Sweet Disco Alabama
Apr 30, 2004
Miss Alabama, Catherine Crosby, wants to convert a shabby, frat-house basement rec room into a more grown-up entertaining space for her boyfriend, Tyler.
Austin: Skylab
May 7, 2004
Fifth-grade teacher Jaynelle wants to convert a messy, disorganized classroom into a sleek Space Lab Classroom for her coworker and son-of-an-astronaut, Derek.
Los Angeles: Lisa Leslie in Mother Nature's Kitchen
May 7, 2004
Lisa Leslie of the WNBA's LA Spark wants to update a kitchen into a bright, happy space for her mother, Chris.
Los Angeles: Easyrider's Refuge
May 14, 2004
Alfonso is on the road to San Diego on his Harley-Davidson. He thinks he's bring filmed for a TV special. His wife Heidi is at home with the WYWO team making over Alfonso's garage.
St. Augustine: 'Take Eames, Fire!'
May 21, 2004
Sherri and husband Marshall own a bed and breakfast in historic St. Augustine, the oldest city in the US. They also live in the B&B in rather cramped and cluttered quarters. John
Jacksonville: Shiny Happy Stadium
May 28, 2004
This episode is a bit larger than usual. The team is at the Alltell Stadium in Jacksonville, which will be the home for the 2005 Superbowl. The management for the stadium has a rat
Middleburg: Palm Tree Paradise
Jun 4, 2004
Another first for While You Were Out - a trailer home makeover. Arwen wants to help redesign her great friend Jack's living room while Jack will be out in an RV touring Florida's c
Hilton Head: Meet Me in the Milky Way
Jun 11, 2004
This season is full of firsts for While You Were Out. This time it is a local bar called ""Moneypenny's"", which is decorated in homage to all things Star Trek and Science Fiction.
Birmingham: Imaginarium
Jun 18, 2004
Drew wants to redesign his sister Michaela's bedroom. Michaela is a huge fundraising supporter of the American Cancer Society - at age 16. So Drew thinks it's time for Michaela to
Savannah: A Woman's Boudoir
Jun 25, 2004
David wants to turn an odd-shaped, ""ugly room"" into a dressing area and bathroom for his wife, Alison.
Savannah: John Bruce Untitled
Jul 2, 2004
John's design in this episode is so different, and has so many different styles that it's hard to put a name on it - ergo, Untitled. Ryan and his inspiring roommate Cassie share a
Williamsburg: Comfortable Caravan
Jul 9, 2004
Karen wants to create a relaxing, comfortable space for her husband, Harem, to enjoy with the family when he's not at work - 5 hours away. There is concern about pulling it all of
Richmond: Montano's Mystery
Jul 16, 2004
Homeowner Allison isn't the only one in for a surprise with this design. So is the designer. And the rest of the WYWO team. HUH?! Colleen wants to give her roommate, Allison,
Lexington: The Southern Suite
Jul 23, 2004
Laura wants to bring some happiness to her mother Sandra. Her father passed away a year ago and then her mother was injured in a car accident shortly after. Chayse and the team co
Austin: Shades of Water
Jul 30, 2004
This episode is ""swimming"" with talent! Chayse's task is to win over swimming champ Nate Dusing's girlfriend, Michelle, while keeping Nate's personality in the room. Michelle wil
Richmond: Back to the Books
Aug 6, 2004
We have more brothers, but not the related kind. These are Phi Delta Theta fraternity brothers. The entire fraternity across the nation has decided to go dry and they've all become
Lexington: A Clearing in the Woods
Aug 27, 2004
There's no more noble effort than this episode of WYWO. The task is to change the cold, dismal surgery waiting room at Shriner's Hospital for children into a calm, inviting space f
Lexington: Amazing Grace-Land
Sep 3, 2004
It's time to go to church. Pam and Vickie devote a large portion of their time to watch over the wee kiddies while their parents attend service. Stacey, another member of the churc
Nashville: Global Rhythm Garage
Sep 3, 2004
Janice wants to transform her families' unused and unfinished stone garage into a room her husband, Ernie, can use for personal space and creativity. Mark Montano comes up with a
Nashville: Cloud Nine Kitchen
Sep 10, 2004
Chrys and Marla are sick of their mother's green kitchen. They'd rather see mom Sandra walk on air in a space that's inspiring.
Nashville: Miracle Myles
Sep 29, 2004
Six-year-old Myles, was diagnosed with a very rare and deadly disease, yet against all odds, he survived. Unfortunately, the family was left with tons of medical bills and had to l