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The Best Episodes of Cougar Town Season 2

Every episode of Cougar Town Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cougar Town Season 2!

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Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 21 - Something Good Coming (1)
    8.0/10(328 votes)

    S2:E21

    When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

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  2. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 22 - Something Good Coming (2)
    7.8/10(169 votes)

    S2:E22

    When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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  3. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 1 - All Mixed Up
    7.6/10(415 votes)

    S2:E1

    Bobby struggles with the reality of Jules being in a relationship with Grayson. Jules has issues with her new psychiatrist when she discovers the truth behind her methods.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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  4. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 7 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
    7.6/10(299 votes)

    S2:E7

    It's Jules' 42nd birthday and that can only mean one thing: gift contest! Each year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year, Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow her. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without its consequences.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Melody Derloshon, Peter Saji

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  5. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 6 - You Don't Know How It Feels
    7.5/10(297 votes)

    S2:E6

    Jules isn't happy when her father pays a visit. Travis gets a surprise at Halloween, and Bobby campaigns to be Stan's guardian should something happen to Ellie and Andy.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  6. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 8 - Little Girl Blues
    7.5/10(285 votes)

    S2:E8

    Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Kate Purdy

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  7. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 10 - The Same Old You
    7.5/10(281 votes)

    S2:E10

    Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  8. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 15 - Walls
    7.5/10(282 votes)

    S2:E15

    Once again Jules chooses to get too involved in Travis' life.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writer:Sean Lavery

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  9. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 18 - Lonesome Sundown
    7.5/10(269 votes)

    S2:E18

    Jules tries to not interfere when Travis contemplates a big decision; the gang tries stop taking advantage of each other.

    Director:Bruce Leddy
    Writers:Sanjay Shah, Blake McCormick

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  10. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 20 - Free Fallin'
    7.5/10(271 votes)

    S2:E20

    As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Gregg Mettler

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  11. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 9 - When the Time Comes
    7.4/10(291 votes)

    S2:E9

    Jules says "I love you" to Grayson for the first time, but when Grayson doesn't reciprocate with the words she wants to hear, she's determined to host a "romantic" Thanksgiving in order force the moment on of him. Meanwhile, Ellie and Laurie team up to knock the optimism out of Andy, and Bobby is upset when the gang confesses that sometimes they can't understand what he's saying.

    Director:Bruce Leddy
    Writer:Mary Fitzgerald

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  12. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 12 - A Thing About You
    7.4/10(277 votes)

    S2:E12

    Although Laurie may be the worst houseguest ever, Jules is there for her when she needs a place to stay; Laurie helps Jules to realize she doesn't need to change for others; and when Bobby is jealous that Travis has gone to Grayson for advice, Grayson comes through for his buddy.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Kate Purdy, Mary Fitzgerald

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  13. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 13 - Lost Children
    7.4/10(285 votes)

    S2:E13

    Jules comes up with a new game for the crew; Ellie complains about doing what Jules wants to do; Andy is mad at Grayson; Bobby introduces his new friend to the group.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Sam Laybourne, Ryan Koh

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  14. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 5 - Keeping Me Alive
    7.3/10(294 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jules schemes to continue giving Bobby money when he stops taking alimony payments. Ellie ticks off the gang by being arrogant about her intelligence.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Sanjay Shah, Mary Fitzgerald

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  15. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 11 - No Reason to Cry
    7.3/10(275 votes)

    S2:E11

    When Grayson doesn't share Jules' sadness on a series of unfortunate but accidental events, she questions whether they're meant to be together. Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Gregg Mettler, Kevin Biegel

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  16. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 14 - Cry to Me
    7.3/10(277 votes)

    S2:E14

    Jules wishes Grayson would share his feelings with her; Ellie insists she doesn't want to do anything for Valentine's Day; Andy makes a date with Bobby; Travis asks Laurie for help with his gift for Kirsten.

    Director:Bruce Leddy
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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  17. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 2 - Let Yourself Go
    7.2/10(312 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jules has difficulty coping when Travis gets ready to leave for college; Andy forms an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  18. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 3 - Makin' Some Noise
    7.2/10(297 votes)

    S2:E3

    As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advice on how to redefine himself at college; and Ellie is determined not to be friends with her new nanny.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  19. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 4 - The Damage You've Done
    7.2/10(300 votes)

    S2:E4

    Grayson decides that it's the right time to tell Jules about what had happened between Laurie and himself. After Jules knows the truth she tries to project her anger at someone, but cannot decide at who. While Laurie professes hel love for Smith, and Bobby gets obsessed with watching a street performer swallow a sword, and Andy gets Travis to doubt Kylie.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

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  20. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 17 - You're Gonna Get It
    7.2/10(273 votes)

    S2:E17

    Travis joins his father and Andy at a professional golf tournament; Jules faces her fear of public humiliation; Ellie and Grayson are impressed by Laurie in a trivia game.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Michael McDonald

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  21. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 19 - Damaged By Love
    7.2/10(269 votes)

    S2:E19

    When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. Meanwhile, Grayson stands up to Jules when she tries to tell him what to do, and Ellie turns to Laurie for support when Andy's overly flirty sister-in-law, comes to visit.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Aaron Ho

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  22. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 16 - Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller
    7.1/10(272 votes)

    S2:E16

    Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is... especially when she's roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby's given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie's wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Peter Saji

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Something Good Coming (1)" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 328 votes. Directed by Michael McDonald and written by Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein, it aired on 5/25/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Something Good Coming (2)".