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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!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Networks:ABCTBS

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"All Mixed Up" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 424 votes. Directed by Bill Lawrence and written by Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel, it aired on 9/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Let Yourself Go".

  • All Mixed Up
    7.5/10424 votes

    #1 - All Mixed Up

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2010

    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

    Writer: Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

  • Let Yourself Go
    7.1/10311 votes

    #2 - Let Yourself Go

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2010

    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

  • Makin' Some Noise
    7.1/10298 votes

    #3 - Makin' Some Noise

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2010

    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

  • The Damage You've Done
    7.2/10302 votes

    #4 - The Damage You've Done

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2010

    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

    Writer: Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

  • Keeping Me Alive
    7.3/10295 votes

    #5 - Keeping Me Alive

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2010

    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

    Writer: Sanjay Shah, Mary Fitzgerald

  • You Don't Know How It Feels
    7.4/10301 votes

    #6 - You Don't Know How It Feels

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2010

    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

  • Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
    7.5/10303 votes

    #7 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2010

    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

    Writer: Peter Saji, Melody Derloshon

  • Little Girl Blues
    7.5/10290 votes

    #8 - Little Girl Blues

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2010

    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

  • When the Time Comes
    7.3/10295 votes

    #9 - When the Time Comes

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/2010

    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

  • The Same Old You
    7.4/10282 votes

    #10 - The Same Old You

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2010

    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

  • No Reason to Cry
    7.2/10279 votes

    #11 - No Reason to Cry

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2011

    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

    Writer: Kevin Biegel, Gregg Mettler, Bill Lawrence

  • A Thing About You
    7.3/10281 votes

    #12 - A Thing About You

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2011

    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

    Writer: Kate Purdy, Mary Fitzgerald

  • Lost Children
    7.4/10289 votes

    #13 - Lost Children

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2011

    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

    Writer: Sam Laybourne, Ryan Koh

  • Cry to Me
    7.3/10283 votes

    #14 - Cry to Me

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2011

    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

  • Walls
    7.4/10285 votes

    #15 - Walls

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2011

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

    Director: Bill Lawrence

    Writer: Sean Lavery

  • Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller
    7.1/10276 votes

    #16 - Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2011

    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

  • You're Gonna Get It
    7.2/10277 votes

    #17 - You're Gonna Get It

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2011

    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

  • Lonesome Sundown
    7.4/10275 votes

    #18 - Lonesome Sundown

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2011

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

    Director: Bruce Leddy

    Writer: Sanjay Shah, Blake McCormick

  • Damaged By Love
    7.1/10274 votes

    #19 - Damaged By Love

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2011

    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

  • Free Fallin'
    7.4/10274 votes

    #20 - Free Fallin'

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2011

    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

  • Something Good Coming (1)
    8.0/10330 votes

    #21 - Something Good Coming (1)

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2011

    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

    Writer: Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

  • Something Good Coming (2)
    7.7/10145 votes

    #22 - Something Good Coming (2)

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/25/2011

    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

    Writer: Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence