9.2/1093 votes#1 - Ironing Out Our Differences
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2003
Bonnie's producer, David, decides to pick her up for work in the morning — as she's always late — and in his haste leaves without turning off his iron, causing his home to go up in flames. Feeling guilty and somewhat responsible, Bonnie invites him to move in with her family while his house is being renovated, much to Mark's frustration, when Life with Bonnie premieres on its new date and time.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1095 votes
#2 - Pontiac Bonnie-Ville
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2003
With David still staying at the Molloy home after his house burned down, Bonnie hears David talking about her in his sleep and is convinced he has a crush on her.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.1/1095 votes
#3 - Everything Old is New Again
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2003
At the end of her rope with houseguest David, Bonnie pays a visit to David's home to speak with the contractors played by the Smothers Brothers who agree to get the job done faster if they can appear on Morning Chicago.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.4/1094 votes
#4 - No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2003
Bonnie accidentally gets involved in Mark's boss' marital problems when they learn she's having the famous marriage therapist, Dr. Bill, on Morning Chicago.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.1/1094 votes
#5 - Boyhood to Womanhood
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2003
Bonnie is forced to take Charlie, Conner and Frankie to work with her while Gloria stays home struggling with her mood swings, and Rappin' Rip (Rip Taylor) returns to the set of Morning Chicago.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.0/1095 votes
#6 - The Merry Ole Land of Oz
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2003
Mr. Portinbody tells Bonnie and the gang that he wants a ""Wizard of Oz"" themed show for Hallowe'en, with Bonnie as Dorothy, Tony as the cowardly Lion, David as the Tin Man, Marv as the Scarecrow, Holly as the Wicked Witch, Gloria as Glinda, Charlie and Frankie appear as Munchkins. Lenord returns with Hallowe'en costume fashion show for seniors.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.9/1094 votes
#7 - Places, Stat!
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2003
When Bonnie comes down with a case of food poisoning the gang at ""Morning, Chicago"" do the show from Bonnie's hospital bed.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.1/1097 votes
#8 - Queer Eye for the Straight Lie
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2003
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Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.9/1097 votes
#9 - Boomerang
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2003
The construction is finally done on David's house, but when Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang pitch in to help with the move, their efforts to lend a hand result in disaster. Meanwhile, Bonnie attempts to jump with the U.S Amateur Jump Rope Champions -- Jumping for Joy.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.2/1097 votes
#10 - Food for Thought
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2003
When Anna is hired to take over Craft Service for the set of Morning Chicago, Bonnie and the gang don't know how to tell her that her food is inedible. Meanwhile gossip about the cast and crew is leaked to the press and all eyes point to local gossip columnist Rappin' Rip who recently visited the set.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.6/1095 votes
#11 - It's a Wonderful Job
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2003
Bonnie dreams she was never the host of ""Morning Chicago"" and gets a chilling glimpse of what the show would be like without her.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 8.0/1095 votes
#12 - Trifecta, Try Friendship
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2004
Bonnie and friends help Tony deal with a thug out to collect his gambling debt.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.4/1095 votes
#13 - Live and Let Live
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2004
Bonnie's older Vicki shows up with a much younger boyfriend, and when Bonnie, Mark and the gang are fed up with them showing their effection even if it is on ""Morning Chicago"", He asks Bonnie not to tell Vicki that he's on the show he's going to ask her a question, Bonnie thinks he's going to propose marriage but it's a relief that he asked her to go out on the road with his band.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 8.7/1094 votes
#14 - Space Heaters
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2004
Bonnie and Mark are going through a rough patch in their relationship, so the gang pitches in to prepare a romantic anniversary dinner for them...with mixed results. Meanwhile, Bonnie plays the drums with Seiichi Tanaka and his percussionists on Morning Chicago.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.6/1097 votes
#15 - Dare to Be Different
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2004
When Bonnie finds a suspicious note in Charlie's pocket, she initially thinks he's being harassed by a bully, but later finds out the note is from a girl in his class who wishes to kiss him. Meanwhile, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang welcome 12-year-old cooking prodigy Chef Rio to the show, and David has a pit crew come to the set to rotate the wheels on his podium.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 8.0/1094 votes
#16 - Nightshift
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2004
Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang participate in the station's annual telethon, and their slot — as usual — is in the middle of the night. Hard pressed to fill the time, everyone pitches in with whatever talents they have.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.4/1096 votes
#17 - Act Natural
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2004
When Bonnie mentions her favorite soup from childhood during a cooking segment on Morning Chicago, the company asks her to film a commercial. Bonnie agrees, only to find that the young director (Dax Shepard from MTV's PUNK'D) is looking for something other than Bonnie's wholesome image to sell their soup.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.9/1098 votes
#18 - Therabeautic
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/5/2004
No description available
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.9/1097 votes
#19 - Striking a Match
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2004
When Gloria tries a computer dating service, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to help her prepare for the date, including Holly, who lends her expertise with hair, complete with hair extensions. Meanwhile Bonnie welcomes back Chef Compatelli and his mother to Morning Chicago.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.5/1098 votes
#20 - Don't Stress, Express
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/26/2004
David has his anger management session at Bonnie's house, much to her dismay, the gang helps in any way they can Tony plays the piano, Holly's there to meet guys, Mark just wants them out of the house, Marv just sits there and watches, which leads to an argument between Bonnie and Mark and the rest of the ""Morning, Chicago"" gang including Gloria.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 5.3/1099 votes
#21 - Nip, Tuck and Roll
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/2/2004
At the request of ""Morning Chicago"" station owner Mr. Portinbody, Bonnie reluctantly goes for a consultation with a plastic surgeon, who leaves his mark on her.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
- 7.2/10113 votes
#22 - Father and Son: A Table for Two
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/9/2004
When Tony slips on a banana in the craft service area, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang accompany him to the hospital ( in an ambulance driven by two ""familiar"", bickering paramedics). Mark treats him for a concussion and, while out cold in his hospital bed, Tony flashes back to his childhood days at his family's storefront trattoria. After recounting his dream, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to give him a touching surprise.
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writer: Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake
The Best Episodes of Life with Bonnie Season 2
Every episode of Life with Bonnie Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Life with Bonnie Season 2!
The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Ironing Out Our Differences" is the best rated episode of "Life with Bonnie" season 2. It scored 9.2/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/26/2003. This episode is rated 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "Pontiac Bonnie-Ville".