episode guide
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season 2: episode 1: All Mixed Up
Jules finds an instant connection with her new shrink, Glenn (Jennifer Aniston), until she discovers the unfortunate but hilarious truth about her method of treatment; Ellie is jealous over Jules' fondness for Glenn; a bet between Laurie and Travis leads to a sweet sibling-like moment; and Bobby acts out his frustrations that Jules and Grayson are dating.
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season 2: episode 2: Let Yourself Go
Jules has trouble coping when Travis gets set to leave for college, Laurie teaches Bobby how to use the internet on his "new" laptop, and Andy hatches an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie with the help of Grayson.
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season 2: episode 3: Makin' Some Noise
As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advice on how to redefine himself at college; and Ellie is determined not to be friends with her new nanny.
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season 2: episode 4: The Damage You've Done
Grayson decides it's time to tell Jules the truth about Laurie and himself. Jules is determined to project her anger toward someone, but has trouble choosing whom. Meanwhile, Laurie professes her love for Smith, Bobby is obsessed with seeing a street performer swallow a sword, and Andy gets Travis to doubt Kylie's devotion.
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season 2: episode 5: Keeping Me Alive
Bobby decides it's time for him to stop relying on Jules' financial help, but when she discovers what he's given up, she comes up with a plan to continue supporting him; Ellie thinks she's the smartest member of the cul-de-sac crew, but the gang is determined to prove her wrong; and Laurie and Smith break up.
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season 2: episode 6: You Don't Know How It Feels
Jules' dad (Ken Jenkins) comes to visit. Jules is determined to connect with her dad - so much so that she gives in to dressing up for Halloween, his favorite holiday. Meanwhile, Grayson hits it off with Jules' dad; Bobby wants back in as baby Stan's guardian, should anything happen to Ellie and Andy; and Laurie reminds Travis how much fun Halloween is.
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season 2: episode 7: Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
It's Jules' 42nd birthday, and that can only mean one thing - gift contest! Every year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow Ellie. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Neti Pot, but not without consequences.
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season 2: episode 8: Little Girl Blues
Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten (Collette Wolfe), a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.
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season 2: episode 9: When the Time Comes
Jules says "I love you" to Grayson for the first time. But when Grayson doesn't reciprocate with the words she wants to hear, she's determined to host a "romantic" Thanksgiving in order to force the moment on of him. Meanwhile, Ellie and Laurie team up to knock the optimism out of Andy, and Bobby is upset when the gang confesses that sometimes they can't understand what he's saying.
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season 2: episode 10: The Same Old You
Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick. Meanwhile, Ellie looks to dig up some dirt on Grayson and discovers a hilarious fact about his past, Kirsten grows jealous of the obvious connection between Travis and Laurie, and Bobby tries to qualify for a golf tournament with Andy as his caddie.
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season 2: episode 11: No Reason to Cry
When Grayson doesn't share Jules' sadness on a series of unfortunate but accidental events, she questions whether they're meant to be together. Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie.
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season 2: episode 12: A Thing About You
While the guys argue that men are loyal friends and women will abandon their pals at the drop of a hat, one thing is certain - everyone has each other's backs in the cul-de-sac crew. Although Laurie may be the worst houseguest ever, Jules is there for her when she needs a place to stay; Laurie helps Jules to realize she doesn't need to change for others; and when Bobby is jealous that Travis has gone to Grayson for advice, Grayson comes through for his buddy.
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season 2: episode 13: Lost Children
When Travis can't fix the TV in time for movie night, Jules invents a new hide and seek type of game for the cul-de-sac crew. Meanwhile, Ellie complains that they always have to do what Jules wants to do, Andy is angry at Grayson for talking smack, and the gang meets Bobby's new friend.
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season 2: episode 14: Cry to Me
It's Valentine's Day and Jules wants nothing more than for Grayson to open up to her about his feelings. Meanwhile, when Ellie is adamant about not wanting to do anything for Valentine's Day, Andy makes a date with Bobby, and Travis looks to Laurie for help in creating his "sexy" gift for Kirsten.
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season 2: episode 15: Walls
Once again Jules chooses to get too involved in Travis' life. Ellie decides to step in and tell Jules it's time to stop being so clingy. Meanwhile, Bobby and Laurie partner up to bring Penny Can to the masses and Andy teaches Grayson a lesson in friendship.
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season 2: episode 16: Baby's A Rock 'N' Roller
Jules and Ellie differ on whether it's more difficult to raise a baby in your 40s than in your 20s. Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is ... especially when she's roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby's given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie's wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.
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season 2: episode 17: You're Gonna Get It
When Bobby leaves his lucky golf visor behind on the eve of his big professional golf tournament, Jules sends Travis along with the cap to look after his dad and Andy. Meanwhile, Jules tries to overcome her biggest fear - public humiliation - and Ellie and Grayson are astounded at how good Laurie is at a game of trivia.
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season 2: episode 18: Lonesome Sundown
Although she realizes Travis could be making one of the biggest decisions in his life, Jules takes a step back. Meanwhile, Grayson tries to take an interest in Travis, and the gang establish a "council" to determine each other's punishment in an attempt to stop taking each other for granted.
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season 2: episode 19: Damaged By Love
When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. Meanwhile, Grayson stands up to Jules when she tries to tell him what to do, and Ellie turns to Laurie for support when Andy's overly flirty sister-in-law, played by Nia Vardalos, comes to visit.
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season 2: episode 20: Free Fallin'
As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love. Meanwhile, Andy advises Bobby and Laurie on their new business with the help of Lou Diamond Phillips, and Ellie and Grayson are threatened by three occult kids.
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season 2: episode 21: Something Good Coming (Part 1)
Jules and crew make plans for a group vacation. When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.
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season 2: episode 22: Something Good Coming (Part 2)
Jules and crew make plans for a group vacation. When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.