6.5/10129 votes#1 - The Laws of Grammar
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2022
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.3/10105 votes#2 - Why Quake?
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/2022
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.4/10101 votes#3 - Big Mustard
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2022
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.6/1094 votes#4 - Prison Thoughts
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2022
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.5/1091 votes#5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2022
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.4/1088 votes#6 - Intimacy Kit
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2022
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.7/1087 votes#7 - The Road Most Travelled
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2022
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.7/1090 votes#8 - Facetime TV
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2022
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.6/1092 votes#9 - Kopi Iuwak
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/22/2022
Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
6.8/1095 votes#10 - The Last Box
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2022
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Nick Hornby
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"The Laws of Grammar" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union" season 2. It scored 6.5/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 2/14/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Why Quake?".