7.5/10423 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: Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence
7.1/10309 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
7.2/10296 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
7.2/10300 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
7.3/10292 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
7.4/10299 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
7.5/10301 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
7.5/10288 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
7.3/10293 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
7.4/10280 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
7.2/10277 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
7.3/10279 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
7.4/10287 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
7.3/10281 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
7.4/10283 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
7.1/10274 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
7.2/10275 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
7.4/10272 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
7.1/10272 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
7.4/10273 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
8.0/10329 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
7.7/10144 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
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
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"All Mixed Up" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 423 votes. Directed by Bill Lawrence and written by Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence, it aired on 9/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Let Yourself Go".