7.7/10229 votes#1 - Yes
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2010
Season two opens with a bang as the Gregsons' neighbor commits suicide and the family unexpectedly is given responsibility of the house. Now well and dissociation-free for several months, Tara sets out to make new friends with Max's help. Marshall struggles to fit in at school while Kate lands a new job. Nick pops the question to Charmaine
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Diablo Cody
7.9/10218 votes#2 - Trouble Junction
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2010
Tara realizes her alternate personalities are emerging again, but keeps it a secret. Newly engaged Charmaine asks to move in with Tara and her family. Max decides to take on a new project by buying the neighbor’s house to flip it. Kate meets a mysterious older woman, Lynda (Viola Davis), while Marshall begins a new relationship… with a girl
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.7/10207 votes#3 - The Truth Hurts
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/5/2010
The family discovers the truth -- Tara’s alternate personalities are back. Buck’s actions have brought serious consequences that unleash a new side of Max. Neil finds out about Charmaine’s engagement. Marshall and Courtney begin to experiment as Kate grows closer to Lynda.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Tracy McMillan
7.8/10206 votes#4 - You Becoming You
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/12/2010
Tara sets out to find a new therapist as Max struggles to come to terms with Buck’s affair. Marshall and Courtney take their relationship to the next level. Tara and Max disapprove of Kate’s friendship with Lynda. Charmaine tells the family some big news. A new alternate personality is born.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Brett Baer, Dave Finkel
7.6/10197 votes#5 - Doin' Time
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/19/2010
Max’s violent outburst comes back to haunt him. Tara learns she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. Kate’s music video is an internet success. Marshall decides he has to break up with Courtney. The doctor gives Charmaine surprising news about her pregnancy.
Director: Craig Gillespie
Writer: Sheila Callaghan
8.2/10206 votes#6 - Torando!
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/26/2010
A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.
Director: Craig Gillespie
Writer: Craig Wright
8.2/10216 votes#7 - Dept. of Fucked Up Family Services
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/3/2010
An upcoming visit from a social worker has its effect on Max. Disapproving Kate's friendship with Lynda, Tara interferes while Neil learns that Charmaine is pregnant.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Brett Baer, Dave Finkel
7.6/10190 votes#8 - Explosive Diorama
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2010
Tara and Lynda make preparations for their art show. Kate sets up a new business, while Lionel and Marshall's friendship deepens. In the meantime, Charmaine struggles trying to balance Neil and Nick.
Director: Penny Marshall
Writer: Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway
7.8/10186 votes#9 - The Family Portrait
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/17/2010
Tara starts working on a family portrait in order to re-connect with her family while Max tries to get away from Pammy.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Craig Wright
8.1/10184 votes#10 - Open House
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/24/2010
Tara and Charmaine discuss Tara's childhood memories with their mother and Max holds an open house after re-modeling their neighbor's house.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: David Iserson
8.1/10184 votes#11 - To Have and To Hold
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2010
Tara and Charmaine pay a woman who appeared in Tara's memories a visit, while Kate tries to change herself for her new and much older boyfriend.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Tracy McMillan, Sheila Callaghan
8.6/10214 votes#12 - From This Day Forward
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/7/2010
On the day of Charmaine and Nick's wedding, long-held secrets come to light, while Kate and Marshall accidentally make a discovery of consequence.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway
The Best Episodes of United States of Tara Season 2
Every episode of United States of Tara Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of United States of Tara Season 2!
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Showtime
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Yes" is the best rated episode of "United States of Tara" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 229 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Diablo Cody, it aired on 3/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Trouble Junction".