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The Best Episodes of grown-ish Season 2

Every episode of grown-ish Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of grown-ish Season 2!

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Zoey Johnson heads to college and begins her hilarious journey to adulthood but quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    grown-ish Season 2 Episode 1 - Better
    6.9/10(143 votes)

    #1 - Better

    S2:E1

    Zoey and the gang return for their sophomore year and Zoey is determined to make the “sequel” better than the original. She, Ana and Nomi move into a less-than-stellar off-campus apartment and have to quickly adjust to each other as roommates. Zoey is excited to see Luca again after a summer of keeping in touch via social media.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas

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  2. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 2 - Nothing Was the Same
    6.5/10(134 votes)

    #2 - Nothing Was the Same

    S2:E2

    Zoey feels insecure when she realizes that her friends don’t see her relationship with Luca as #RelationshipGoals, prompting her to try a little too hard to prove that what they have is special. In his first move as an RA, Aaron organizes a movie night to build community … but his film choice does nothing to help people unwind.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  3. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 3 - New Rules
    6.4/10(131 votes)

    #3 - New Rules

    S2:E3

    Zoey struggles to make amends after accidentally breaking one of the group’s unspoken social rules and upsetting both Jazz and Luca. After Aaron and Vivek’s kickback is shut down by campus police, they try to find other ways to turn up.

    Director:Sam Bailey
    Writer:Lisa McQuillan

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  4. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 4 - In My Feelings
    6.8/10(121 votes)

    #4 - In My Feelings

    S2:E4

    While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person “genius.”

    Director:Sam Bailey
    Writer:Crystal Jenkins

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  5. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 5 - Girls Like You
    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #5 - Girls Like You

    S2:E5

    When Nomi’s endless string of one-night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and the friends all agree to check off an item from their bucket list.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

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  6. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Galore
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    #6 - Love Galore

    S2:E6

    When Luca faces an exciting, high-pressure assignment for his design class, Zoey starts to wonder if she’s made a mistake in her future career choice. Jazz and Sky are frustrated when they see that an untalented but undeniably sexy basketball player is receiving more attention than they are and debate with Aaron and Vivek if body image trumps skill.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  7. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 7 - Messy
    7.3/10(118 votes)

    #7 - Messy

    S2:E7

    When a new “Enthusiastic Sober Consent” policy is introduced on the CalU campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it’s in place for the students’ benefit or to protect the school. Cash is caught in the crossfire and Luca is surprised when Zoey jumps to his defense.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Richard Brandon Manus

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  8. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 8 - Workin' Me
    7.3/10(118 votes)

    #8 - Workin' Me

    S2:E8

    Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image in the hope of boosting their social media following. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality more than the other girls are comfortable with, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment. Meanwhile, Ana’s new romance heats up.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Ritza Bloom

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  9. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 9 - Body Count
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #9 - Body Count

    S2:E9

    When Zoey sees that Luca’s exhibit at the CalU Arts Fair dominantly features one of his ex-girlfriends, it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi takes Professor Hewson’s advice and tries to learn more about the queer community on campus.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writers:Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas

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  10. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 10 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
    7.2/10(114 votes)

    #10 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young

    S2:E10

    Zoey takes a work hard, play harder approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester’s biggest rager and is forced to deal with the consequences. Meanwhile, both Ana and Nomi find themselves facing big decisions in their new romances.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  11. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 11 - Face the World
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Face the World

    S2:E11

    Zoey has to deal with the repercussions of her previous academic decisions. Zoey tries to prevent Dre and Pops from attending CalU’s Parents Weekend. Meanwhile, everyone else has their own drama to face.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  12. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 12 - Fake Love
    7.2/10(122 votes)

    #12 - Fake Love

    S2:E12

    Zoey is left to deal with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents. She takes another devastating hit when Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up, causing a snowball of feelings, fracturing her friendships with everyone around her.

    Director:Stella Meghie
    Writer:Craig Doyle

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  13. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 13 - You Decide
    7.2/10(114 votes)

    #13 - You Decide

    S2:E13

    To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her. But that backfires when Junior makes an unexpected connection with one of Zoey’s friends and she’s left to face her emotions up front. Meanwhile, Nomi debates giving Paige another chance.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Crystal Jenkins

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  14. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 14 - Can't Knock the Hustle
    7.2/10(111 votes)

    #14 - Can't Knock the Hustle

    S2:E14

    Zoey starts to feel the impact of her dwindling bank account. Her friends encourage her to get a job, but she struggles to find something that vibes with her career goals. Ana and Aaron consider attempting the “Shield Challenge.”

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Brady Morphy, Sara Lukasiewicz

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  15. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 15 - Tweakin’
    6.9/10(107 votes)

    #15 - Tweakin’

    S2:E15

    Labels are on everyone’s mind as Ana and Aaron struggle to define what they each want out of their relationship. Doug and Vivek are convinced that Aaron is boo’d up. Zoey tries getting “Luca Jae Hall”-level high, but winds up overdoing it.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  16. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 16 - Self Care
    6.7/10(106 votes)

    #16 - Self Care

    S2:E16

    Zoey and her girls head to the Johnson family home in Sherman Oaks for a weekend of self-care and detoxing … but Zoey soon learns that her idea of relaxation may not align with what they all really need. Aaron reconnects with his passion for activism and hosts a fundraiser for his community.

    Director:Amy Coughlin
    Writer:Lisa McQuillan

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  17. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 17 - Strictly 4 My...
    7.1/10(107 votes)

    #17 - Strictly 4 My...

    S2:E17

    Vivek is getting a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether Vivek has crossed the line into cultural appropriation. Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.

    Director:Amy Coughlin
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  18. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 18 - Nice for What
    7.2/10(102 votes)

    #18 - Nice for What

    S2:E18

    Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they’ve been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness, resulting in some changes to their relationships.

    Director:Molly McGlynn
    Writer:Emily G. Miller

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  19. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 19 - Only Human
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    #19 - Only Human

    S2:E19

    Aaron is affected deeply when he learns one of his residents was possibly contemplating suicide and decides to bring awareness to black mental health on campus. With the campuswide “Fundie Run” on the horizon, Jazz and Sky let the competition get the best of them. Meanwhile, Zoey hones in on why fashion is so important to her.

    Director:Molly McGlynn
    Writer:Richard Brandon Manus

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  20. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 20 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me
    7.5/10(106 votes)

    #20 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me

    S2:E20

    Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new “Black Minds Matter” cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event’s special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug’s overattentiveness.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Julie Bean

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  21. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 21 - Dreams and Nightmares
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #21 - Dreams and Nightmares

    S2:E21

    As the gang’s sophomore year ends, bottled up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships, relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Better" is the best rated episode of "grown-ish" season 2. It scored 6.9/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by Pete Chatmon and written by Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas, it aired on 1/2/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Nothing Was the Same".