Season 2

Season 2
Season	2
Episodes	22
Airdate	September 14, 2010 – April 19, 2010
Premiere	I Hear You, I See You
Finale	Hard Times Come Again No More
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Season 2 premiered on September 14, 2010 airing its finale on April 19, 2011, and consisting of 22 episodes.

Cast

Main cast

• Peter Krause as Adam Braverman
• Lauren Graham as Sarah Braverman
• Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman
• Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman
• Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman-Graham
• Sam Jaeger as Joel Graham
• Savannah Paige Rae as Sydney Graham
• Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman
• Max Burkholder as Max Braverman
• Joy Bryant as Jasmine Trussell
• Tyree Brown as Jabbar Trussell-Braverman
• Miles Heizer as Drew Holt
• Mae Whitman as Amber Holt
• Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman
• Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman

Recurring cast

• Erinn Hayes as Racquel
• Tom Amandes as Dr. Pelikan
• Jason Ritter as Mark Cyr
• Minka Kelly as Gaby
• Asher Book as Steve Williams
• Phil Abrams as Phil Lessing
• Amanda Foreman as Suze Lessing
• Tina Lifford as Renee Trussell
• Michael B. Jordan as Alex
• John Corbett as Seth Holt
• William Baldwin as Gordon Flint
• Anthony Carrigan as Cory Smith
• Scott Michael Foster as Gary
• Richard Dreyfuss as Gilliam T. Blount

About Parenthood

Parenthood is one of the newest shows on NBC about the Braverman family, Zeek Braverman, Camille Braverman, their four children: Adam, Crosby, Julia, and Sarah, and their families. Personalities range from short-tempered to easy-going, smart-minded and goody-goody to rebellious. The Bravermans have their quirks, from an academically Gifted child named Sydney to the Asperger syndrome afflicted Max. The show watches the Bravermans and their burgeoning families, their downfalls, and their uprisings.

Episodes

#	Image	Title	Airdate
01		I Hear You, I See You	September 14, 2010
		Adam is overwhelmed by family needs and increasing demands at work from boss Gordon Flint. Zeek is overly confident in his "fix-it" skills as he tries to repair a leak in the barn and Joel is enlisted by the family to help. Elsewhere, Sarah tries to find her place in the world as Crosby prepares for a visit from Jasmine and Jabbar. Meanwhile, Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive and, along with behavioral aide Gaby, help their son Max through a crisis.
02		No Good Deed	September 21, 2010
		Adam offers an internship position to Sarah at T&S Footwear. Meanwhile, Kristina helps Suze Lessing through her divorce by babysitting Noel. Julia commits to a play date for Sydney that threatens her other friendships. Elsewhere, Jasmine and Crosby debate where Jabbar should live when Jasmine takes a new job.
03		I'm Cooler Than You Think	September 28, 2010
		Haddie runs for student council president and enlists her family's help with her campaign. Crosby's behavior gets the best of him and he learns an important lesson about being a father.
04		Date Night	October 5, 2010
		Kristina learns some alarming statistics about the divorce rate of parents living with autistic children and as a result schedules a date night with Adam to keep their marriage alive. Meanwhile, Sarah sees Drew with a girl and offers him unsolicited love advice.
05		The Booth Job	October 12, 2010
		Kristina goes to an Asperger's support group alone and later tries to convince Adam to join her. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine enlist Julia's help in getting Jabbar accepted at Sydney's school. Sarah's performance at the shoe booth exceeds Gordon's expectations, causing him to make an unexpected move. Elsewhere, Zeek and Camille sign up for ballroom dancing classes with hopes of connecting on a deeper level.
06		Orange Alert	October 19, 2010
		Zeek once again tries to go overboard with the Halloween celebration and is 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 relationship with Gordon gets complicated after she confronts him about their kiss. Elsewhere, Julia struggles with her belief in women's rights when Sydney chooses a costume she doesn't approve of.
07		Seven Names	October 26, 2010
		In the midst of a financial crisis, Adam must make an important decision that will alter the company's future. Jasmine and Crosby announce their future plans to Jabbar, who reacts surprisingly to the news. Meanwhile, Sarah and Amber argue over Amber's incessant partying with her new found friend. Sarah experiences challenges at work and even deeper issues with Gordon. Elsewhere, Camille joins Haddie for community service.
08		If This Boat is a Rockin	November 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.
09		Put Yourself Out There	November 16, 2010
		Sarah lends Amber a helping hand, Kristina discovers an unexpected friendship while Joel and Crosby express their creative sides.
10		Happy Thanksgiving	November 23, 2010
		Adam fears for his future, and is torn between his job and family after some bad news from Gordon. While preparing for Thanksgiving, Camille and Amber bond. Meanwhile, Drew does not like that Sarah has invited Gordon for dinner. Elsewhere, Crosby tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Julia tries to make pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney.
11		Damage Control	January 4, 2011
		When Sarah finds out that Drew's bonding with his grandfather included a beer, she is faced with the guilt of having children with an alcoholic and addict. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel have to decide how to explain death to Sydney when a bird hits their window. Crosby deals with walking the line between being a friend to Jabbar and being a parent. Haddie introduces her boyfriend to her parents, with mixed results.
12		Meet the New Boss	January 11, 2011
		Adam meets the new boss, Cory, whose young and energetic personality concerns Adam. Meanwhile, tensions grow between Haddie and Alex after Kristina and Adam forbid her from seeing him.
13		Opening Night	January 18, 2011
		On opening night, Crosby and Jasmine have to deal with Jabbar's bad case of stage fright. Sarah must help with Drew's fundraiser and after Adam and Kristina find out about Haddie's lies, she decides to move out to her grandparent's house.
14		A House Divided	February 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 Cory, shocking the entire family.
15		Just Go Home	February 8, 2011
		Haddie, Amber, and Max go to a park to play basketball with Alex, not telling Adam or Kristina about it. Drew and Amber's father is in town to play concerts with his band, and attempts to become more involved with them, after becoming sober from drugs for nine months. Drew, after discussing it with Sarah, is allowed to go to one of the concerts his father is playing at. Amber puts aside her differences with their father and also attends the concert. Meanwhile, Crosby feels more and more silenced when it comes to his relationship with Jasmine, and when he vocalizes his concerns, Crosby and Jasmine hit a snag in their relationship.
16		Amazing Andy and His Wonderful World of Bugs	February 15, 2011
		Adam and Kristina plan a birthday party for Max; Jasmine and Crosby face an issue that could change their relationship; Drew's bond with Seth (John Corbett) grows.
17		Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist	February 22, 2011
		Crosby faces the consequences for a mistake he made after Max's party; Adam is annoyed with Alex's frequent visits; Drew receives disappointing news.
18		Qualities and Difficulties	March 1, 2011
		Adam and Kristina make an effort to talk to Max about his Asperger's, Crosby gets himself into more trouble and Sarah finds a new passion.
19		Taking the Leap	March 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.
20		New Plan	April 5, 2011
		Crosby buys a house to win back Jasmine; Adam stresses over Haddie's prom; and Sarah works on her stage-play while worrying about Amber's future, as she failed the SATs.
21		Slipping Away	April 12, 2011
		Crosby asks Joel to help him remodel Jasmine's dream house. Meanwhile, Adam and Christina get a accidental phone call from Haddie which reveals her sleeping with her boyfriend. Christina asks Adam to talk to Haddie about the encounter and he initially refuses. Julia explains to Crosby that — although Jasmine loves him — Jasmine will never forgive him for the affair and has no interest to get back together with him. Sarah gets her stage-play read by Mr. Craff who gives the last open slot to her. Amber quits her internship and embarrasses her aunt Julia while walking out of her office. Nevertheless, Sarah discovers Amber smoking pot and taking illegal drugs. Sarah and her son Drew try to stop Amber, but she restrains against her mother and rides off with her boyfriend Gary. To resolve the situation between Adam and Haddie, Sarah explains what she did wrong with Amber — she ignored her when she pushed away while being in a state of depression. Ending with a cliffhanger, Gary is driving Amber while they are both high on marijauna. Subsequently, they run a red light and are sideswiped by an SUV on Amber's side, tossing them violently within the vehicle.
22		Hard Times Come Again No More	April 19, 2011
		The entire clan are in the hospital waiting for Amber, who is undergoing surgery in the emergency room. Meanwhile, when Adam looks through the trash outside, he finds a pregnancy test revealing it is positive.