6.9/10139 votes#1 - Better
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2019
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
Writer: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas
6.5/10130 votes#2 - Nothing Was the Same
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2019
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
6.3/10127 votes#3 - New Rules
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2019
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
6.8/10116 votes#4 - In My Feelings
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2019
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
7.3/10123 votes#5 - Girls Like You
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/23/2019
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
7.1/10112 votes#6 - Love Galore
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/30/2019
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
7.2/10114 votes#7 - Messy
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/6/2019
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
7.2/10115 votes#8 - Workin' Me
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/13/2019
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
7.2/10109 votes#9 - Body Count
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2019
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
Writer: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas
7.1/10110 votes#10 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2019
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
7.7/10130 votes#11 - Face the World
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2019
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
7.1/10119 votes#12 - Fake Love
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/5/2019
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
7.1/10111 votes#13 - You Decide
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/12/2019
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
7.1/10108 votes#14 - Can't Knock the Hustle
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 6/19/2019
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
Writer: Sara Lukasiewicz, Brady Morphy
6.9/10104 votes#15 - Tweakin’
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 6/26/2019
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
6.6/10103 votes#16 - Self Care
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 7/3/2019
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
7.0/10104 votes#17 - Strictly 4 My...
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 7/10/2019
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
7.1/1099 votes#18 - Nice for What
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/17/2019
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
7.2/10105 votes#19 - Only Human
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 7/24/2019
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
7.4/10103 votes#20 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 7/31/2019
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
7.3/10103 votes#21 - Dreams and Nightmares
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 8/7/2019
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
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!
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Freeform
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Better" is the best rated episode of "grown-ish" season 2. It scored 6.9/10 based on 139 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".