The Best Episodes of United States of Tara Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(238 votes)

   #1 - Yes

   S2:E13/22/2010

   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

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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Diablo Cody
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   7.9/10(227 votes)

   #2 - Trouble Junction

   S2:E23/29/2010

   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

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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Joey Soloway
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   7.7/10(216 votes)

   #3 - The Truth Hurts

   S2:E34/5/2010

   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

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Tracy McMillan
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   7.8/10(215 votes)

   #4 - You Becoming You

   S2:E44/12/2010

   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

   Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel
5. 

   7.6/10(206 votes)

   #5 - Doin' Time

   S2:E54/19/2010

   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

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   Director:Craig Gillespie

   Writer:Sheila Callaghan
6. 

   8.2/10(217 votes)

   #6 - Torando!

   S2:E64/26/2010

   A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.

   Director:Craig Gillespie

   Writer:Craig Wright

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   Director:Craig Gillespie

   Writer:Craig Wright
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   8.2/10(228 votes)

   #7 - Dept. of Fucked Up Family Services

   S2:E75/3/2010

   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

   Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel
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   7.6/10(200 votes)

   #8 - Explosive Diorama

   S2:E85/10/2010

   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

   Writers:Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway

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   Director:Penny Marshall

   Writers:Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway
9. 

   7.7/10(196 votes)

   #9 - The Family Portrait

   S2:E95/17/2010

   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

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   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:Craig Wright
10. 

    8.1/10(194 votes)

    #10 - Open House

    S2:E105/24/2010

    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

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    Director:Jamie Babbit

    Writer:David Iserson
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    8.2/10(195 votes)

    #11 - To Have and To Hold

    S2:E115/31/2010

    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

    Writers:Sheila Callaghan, Tracy McMillan

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    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writers:Sheila Callaghan, Tracy McMillan
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    8.5/10(226 votes)

    #12 - From This Day Forward

    S2:E126/7/2010

    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

    Writers:Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway

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    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writers:Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway