7.6/10157 votes#1 - 49ers Foam Fingers, $7
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2021
Connor invites the Hayworth clan to a San Francisco 49ers game as he tries to close his latest business deal. Tom gets a chance to showcase his football skills, Denise tries to get Sarah to come to terms with Shamiah's new interest in cheerleading.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud
7.5/10138 votes#2 - Chorizo with Mojo Verde and Chicharrón, $45
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2021
Things get a little hot in the kitchen when Tom considers ghostwriting a memoir for a celebrity chef. Connor starts dating a woke friend of Sarah and Denise's who makes a surprising impact on him.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Tucker Cawley
7.9/10142 votes#3 - Bottle Service, $800 Plus Tip (25% Suggested)
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2021
The family is in for a wild night out when they accompany Connor to a club to help him jump-start his dating life.
Director: Matt Sohn
Writer: Julieanne Smolinski
7.3/10135 votes#4 - Windmount Academy, $42,000/year
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2021
Marina worries Camila’s lost touch with her Mexican heritage, so she enlists Tom and the rest of the family to help reconnect with her roots. Prompted by Denise, Sarah interviews for a job at Gretchen’s school but receives some unwanted assistance from Connor.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Jason Belleville
7.8/10138 votes#5 - Giant Jenga, $120
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2021
Tom spirals when Connor dates a woman who broke his heart at summer camp. Then, family game night becomes an all-or-nothing competition between Marina and Denise.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Kriss Turner Towner
7.7/10137 votes#6 - Box of King-Size Candy Bars, $48.99
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2021
Trick or treat is not the only question on the Hayworths' minds as they debate the best neighborhood for a spooktacular Halloween. Meanwhile, Connor navigates sharing the holiday with his ex-wife, Emily.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Melissa Hunter
7.4/10124 votes#7 - Speeding Ticket, $180
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2021
Sofia brings out Tom's adventurous side which ignites Marina's jealous side. Meanwhile, Sarah and Denise learn that Shamiah has been confiding in Connor instead of them, leaving them no choice but to take action.
Director: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Damir Konjicija, Dario Konjicija
7.4/10120 votes#8 - Two Thousand Pounds of Sand, $240
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2021
Tom, Sarah and Connor are determined to prove that they can host a successful Thanksgiving dinner when they switch up their annual holiday tradition to gather at Connor's place. Denise has some sibling drama of her own when her sister joins the Hayworth family celebration.
Director: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Ashly Perez
7.8/10128 votes#9 - Secret Santa Gift, $25 Limit
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2021
As Christmas approaches, Tom finally receives his first advance check from the Sofia Salazar book, leaving him and Marina to decide what to do with the money; Sarah receives an extravagant gift from the parents at her new school.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Tasha Henderson
7.6/10126 votes#10 - Men's Water-Resistant Watch, $289
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/5/2022
Tom and Marina must make a difficult choice after they uncover a bombshell revelation about Sofía Salazar; Connor and JoJo's secret relationship is complicated by Denise and Sarah's matchmaking efforts.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood
Writer: Tucker Cawley
7.6/10117 votes#11 - Camping Tent, $39.99
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2022
While Connor looks to Tom for advice on how to come clean with Denise about a sensitive matter, Marina is surprised to learn that Sarah didn't like her when they first met.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Julieanne Smolinski
7.9/10126 votes#12 - Round Trip Ticket SAN-OAK, $234
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2022
Tom feels threatened when Marina's father visits, but it's Marina who has a hard time making peace with her Papi; Connor helps Sarah and Denise declutter their small apartment.
Director: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Jason Belleville
7.8/10122 votes#13 - Pregnancy Test, $12.98
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2022
Connor and JoJo's Valentine's Day takes an awkward turn when his ex-wife and daughter crash their romantic evening; a pregnancy scare derails Tom, Marina, Sarah and Denise's dinner.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Kriss Turner Towner
7.7/10117 votes#14 - Salsa Competition Entry Fee, $45
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2022
Marina convinces Connor to dance with Lupe in a salsa competition to get to know her better. Meanwhile, Sarah and Denise take care of Tom as he recovers from a medical procedure.
Director: Matt Sohn
Writer: Damir Konjicija, Dario Konjicija
7.5/10113 votes#15 - FaceFlop App, $1.99
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2022
Tom and Connor vie to prove who would make a better sperm donor to Denise. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to prove to Alison that she has what it takes to direct the spring musical by throwing a successful fundraiser at Connor's house.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Tucker Cawley
7.8/10115 votes#16 - Keg of Light Beer, $180
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2022
While Tom and Marina attempt to relive their youth at a college party, Connor and Denise deal with JoJo potentially leaving when she gets an offer to go on a reality show. Meanwhile, Sarah considers casting her niece in the school musical.
Director: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Tasha Henderson
7.6/10113 votes#17 - Workout Leggings, $29
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/23/2022
Sarah very reluctantly asks Tom to help her write the Windmount Academy Musical. Meanwhile, in preparation to get pregnant, Denise starts a workout routine with Marina and Connor.
Director: Giovani Lampassi
Writer: Paola Tapia-Limon
7.6/10114 votes#18 - Poker Game, $800 Buy-In
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2022
Tom and Sarah crash a poker night that Connor is hosting for some rich and famous friends. Meanwhile, when Camila mentions she thinks there is a ghost in the house, Marina and Denise clash over their very different beliefs.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Melissa Hunter
7.9/10110 votes#19 - Animatronic Gorilla, $2,200
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/13/2022
As Tom struggles to finish his book before his 40th birthday, his dad, Marshall, hijacks his writing seminar. Meanwhile, Denise convinces Marina that she needs to do something special for Tom's 40th and talks her into doing boudoir photos. In addition, Sarah and Denise go overboard to impress a potential sperm donor.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Julieanne Smolinski
7.6/10127 votes#20 - Mango THC Gummies, $18
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/20/2022
The entire Hayworth family goes to attend the Windmount Academy musical to support Gretchen and Sarah. Meanwhile, in an effort to help calm Tom's nerves as he awaits news about his book, Marina proposes they take the edge off and relax by taking edibles.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Jason Belleville
7.8/10104 votes#21 - Book Deal, Terms Negotiable
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2022
Tom's potential new publisher invites himself to the Hayworth family brunch which sends him into a nervous frenzy. Meanwhile, Sarah and Marina give conflicting advice to Connor about his relationship with Windmount's vice principal, Lauren.
Director: Helena Lamb
Writer: Lynn Sternberger
7.9/10108 votes#22 - Ticket to Space, $1 Million
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2022
Tom attempts to keep Connor grounded after he announces his plans to go to space then falls into a rough patch himself after learning some bad news. Meanwhile, Marina gets stuck while trying to transform their attic into a writing space for Tom.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud
The Best Episodes of Home Economics Season 2
Every episode of Home Economics Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Home Economics Season 2!
The heartwarming yet uncomfortable relationship between three adult siblings: one in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"49ers Foam Fingers, $7" is the best rated episode of "Home Economics" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by Dean Holland and written by Michael Colton, John Aboud, it aired on 9/22/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chorizo with Mojo Verde and Chicharrón, $45".