7.8/10257 votes#1 - I Hear You, I See You
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2010
Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive while Adam tries to find a balance between his work and personal life. Joel and Julia must explain the birds and the bees to Sydney. Zeek works with Joel to fix a leaky roof in the guest house.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Jason Katims
7.7/10241 votes#2 - No Good Deed
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2010
Adam and Sarah struggle to find balance between personal and professional life, while Julia deals with the delicate balance of social structure for six-year-olds. Crosby learns about the difficulties of being a father.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: N/A
7.9/10233 votes#3 - I'm Cooler than You Think
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2010
Amber starts spending a lot of time with her new friend Kelsey which makes Sarah jealous. Sarah’s coworker, Mike, gives her advice on the situation. Elsewhere, Julia pushes Joel for another baby. Meanwhile, Adam struggles with his relationship with Max.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10239 votes#4 - Date Night
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2010
Kristina schedules a date night with Adam to try to keep their marriage alive; Sarah offers Drew advice about love; Haddie runs for student council president; Crosby learns an important lesson about being a father.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10234 votes#5 - The Booth Job
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2010
Kristina asks Adam to go with her to an Asperger's support group; Gordon (William Baldwin) makes an unexpected decision after Sarah's performance at the shoe booth exceeds expectations; Camille and Zeek take ballroom dancing classes.
Director: N/A
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8.1/10243 votes#6 - Orange Alert
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2010
Zeek goes overboard with the Halloween celebration and gets upset when Haddie, Amber and Drew refuse to join in the fun. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina are nervous about Max's new plans for the holiday. Sarah's relation with Gordon gets even more complicated when she confronts him about the kiss. Meanwhile, Julia struggles with women's rights when Sydney chooses a costume she doesn't approve of.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: N/A
7.9/10224 votes#7 - Seven Names
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2010
Adam makes a tough business decision during a financial upheaval; Jabbar surprises Jasmine and Crosby with his reaction to their announcement about the future; Sarah confronts Amber about her partying while also dealing with issues at work; and Camille and Haddie perform community service
Director: N/A
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8.0/10236 votes#8 - If This Boat Is A Rockin'
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2010
Adam confronts a man in defense of Max. Crosby and Jasmine delve into domestic discussions, beginning with the selling of Crosby's boat. Meanwhile, Sarah and Gordon spend an afternoon together, which carries on until sunrise the next morning, creating tension with Amber and Drew. Elsewhere, Haddie discovers intriguing information about Alex.
Director: N/A
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7.7/10310 votes#9 - Put Yourself Out There
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2010
Sarah convinces Amber to meet with an important colleague of Gordon's. Meanwhile, Kristina frantically attempts to obtain a birthday invite for troublesome Max. Camille takes a class with the man she once had an affair with, making Zeke jealous. Elsewhere, Crosby and Joel band together to direct Jabbar's school play. Haddie's relationship with an unexpected love interest deepens.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Jason Katims, Bridget Carpenter
8.3/10228 votes#10 - Happy Thanksgiving
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2010
Adam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Drew feels uncomfortable about his mom, bringing Gordon to dinner. Crosby tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Elsewhere, Julia tries to embrace her domestic side by making pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney.
Director: N/A
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8.1/10221 votes#11 - Damage Control
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2011
Crosby has trouble teaching Jabbar to clean his room. Meanwhile, Zeke finds Drew drinking beer with guys from school. Adam and Kristina get to know Alex at dinner with Haddie and Max. Joel and Julia explain death to Sydney.
Director: N/A
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7.6/10221 votes#12 - Meet the New Boss
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2011
Adam tries to cope with the idea of a new boss and is concerned about the stability of his job. Kristina tries winning Haddie over as she seeks comfort in Amber when she realizes her parents refuse to accept her decision. Meanwhile, Crosby is attempting to overcome a few obstacles of his own as a coordinator of a kindergarten performance at Jabbar’s school. Amber is taking on the challenge of performing at an open mic night, but she is surprised by who her biggest critic is.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10236 votes#13 - Opening Night
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2011
Kristina and Adam catch Haddie sneaking around with Alex and forbid her from seeing him anymore. Sarah faces a new challenge when Drew tells her he needs to sell five hundred dollars worth of wrapping paper. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine have to deal with Jabbar’s bad case of stage fright right before the school play.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.8/10214 votes#14 - A House Divided
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2011
Kristina refuses to accept Haddie’s, relationship with Alex, causing her to move in with her grandparents. Sarah puts her foot down at work and demands a higher salary to pay for Amber’s tuition. Meanwhile, Max makes a camping trip with Zeek extremely difficult. Julia throws a bachelorette party for Jasmine welcoming her to the Braverman tribe, while Adam gets more than he bargained for during a meeting with Crosby, shocking the entire family.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.8/10222 votes#15 - Just Go Home
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2011
Sarah and Adam discuss a situation with Haddie. Meanwhile, Haddie, Amber and Max run into Alex. Crosby and Jasmine meet with her reverend for pre-marital counseling. Elsewhere, Drew meets his father, Seth, for breakfast.
Director: N/A
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8.4/10255 votes#16 - Amazing Andy And His Wonderful World Of Bugs
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2011
Kristina and Adam throw Max a birthday party, hosted by Amazing Andy, a man who lives with Aspergers. Crosby and Jasmine deal with an issue that could change the fate of their relationship. Drew and Seth continue to strengthen their bond. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel work on adding to the family.
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8.4/10233 votes#17 - Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2011
Crosby pays the price for a mistake that will change his relationships with those closest to him. Adam gets annoyed with Alex's frequent visits. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina are then forced to deal with a huge problem that will affect Max's progress. Elsewhere, Drew is hit with some disappointing news from his father, while Sydney makes a decision that her parents, Julia and Joel, are supportive of
Director: N/A
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8.2/10231 votes#18 - Qualities And Difficulties
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/1/2011
Adam and Kristina find it difficult to talk to Max about his Asperger's Syndrome and come to Dr. Pelickan for guidance. Sarah revisits her relationship with Mark Cyr when she goes to him for help with her latest project. Elsewhere, Crosby attempts to mend his relationship with Jasmine, while Julia and Joel prepare to celebrate their eight-year anniversary.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10215 votes#19 - Take the Leap
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2011
Kristina and Adam have a surprise meeting with the principal of Max's school; Jasmine and Crosby become nostalgic for their past; Julia and Joel receive upsetting news.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Jason Katims, David Hudgins
8.0/10226 votes#20 - New Plan
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2011
Crosby decides to try and get Jasmine back. Meanwhile, Adam worries about Haddie and Alex going to her prom together. Sarah works on her play script.
Director: N/A
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8.2/10218 votes#21 - Slipping Away
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/12/2011
Amber quits her job and begins to fall down a dangerous and destructive path. Crosby works with Joel to mend his relationship with Jasmine. Meanwhile, Kristina and Adam overhear a disturbing phone call, which strains their relationship with Haddie. Elsewhere, Sarah makes progress with her stage play with the help of Zeek's, old friend Gilliam T. Blount.
Director: N/A
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8.6/10252 votes#22 - Hard Times Come Again No More
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/19/2011
Sarah and the rest of the Braverman family worry about Amber's well-being after an accident. Meanwhile, Max 's behavior upsets Adam, and Julia unexpectedly plays a big role in a woman's labor and delivery. Also, Kristina helps with Haddie's transition into womanhood and Crosby tries to convince Jasmine to visit his new proprerty.
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The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"I Hear You, I See You" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 257 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 9/14/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "No Good Deed".