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Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman
Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman
Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman
Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman
Lauren Graham as Sarah Braverman - Lauren Graham - Fan Forum
Mae Whitman as Amber
Max Burkholder as Max
Miles Heizer as Drew
Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman
Peter Krause as Adam Braverman
Sam Jaeger as Joel Braverman
Sarah Ramos as Hattie Braverman
Savannah Argenti as Sydney Braverman

Episode List/Descriptions

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2.01 - I HEAR YOU, I SEE YOU
09/14/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM HAS HIS HANDS FULL WITH WORK AND FAMILY NEEDS, AND SARAH STRUGGLES TO FIND THE RIGHT CAREER PATH, WILLIAM BALDWIN ("Dirty Sexy Money") AND MINKA KELLY ("Friday Night Lights") GUEST STAR
In the season two premiere Adam (Peter Krause) is overwhelmed by family needs and increasing demands at work from boss Gordon Flint (guest star William Baldwin). Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) is overly confident in his "fix-it" skills as he tries to repair a leak in the barn and Joel (Sam Jaeger) is enlisted by the family to help. Elsewhere, Sarah (Lauren Graham) tries to find her place in the world as Crosby (Dax Shepard) prepares for a visit from Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Jabbar (Tyree Brown). Meanwhile, Kristina (Monica Potter) tries to teach Haddie (Sarah Ramos) how to drive and, along with behavioral aide Gaby (guest star Minka Kelly), help their son Max (Max Burkholder) through a crisis. Bonnie Bedelia, Erika Christensen, Miles Heizer, Savannah Paige Rae and Mae Whitman also star.

2.02 - NO GOOD DEEDS
09/21/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM AND SARAH TRY AND BALANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP, JULIA MAKES A PLAY DATE FOR SYDNEY THAT COULD CAUSE DRAMA.
Adam (Peter Krause) offers an internship position to Sarah (Lauren Graham) at T&S Footwear. Meanwhile, Kristina (Monica Potter) helps Suze Lessing (guest star Amanda Foreman) through her divorce by babysitting Noel (guest star Nicholas Lobue). Julia (Erika Christensen) commits to a play date for Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) that threatens her other friendships. Elsewhere, Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) debate where Jabbar (Tyree Brown) should live when Jasmine takes a new job.

2.03 - I'M COOLER THAN YOU THINK
09/28/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
SARAH MAKES A NEW FRIEND AT WORK WHO HELPS HER IMPRESS AMBER WHILE JULIA AND JOEL CONSIDER ADDING TO THEIR FAMILY - KEVIN ALEJANDRO AND ZOSIA MAMET GUEST STAR
Amber (Mae Whitman) starts spending a lot of time with her new friend Kelsey (guest star Zosia Mamet) which makes Sarah (Lauren Graham) jealous. Sarah's coworker, Mike (guest star Kevin Alejandro), gives her advice on the situation. Elsewhere, Julia (Erika Christensen) pushes Joel (Sam Jaeger) for another baby. Meanwhile, Adam (Peter Krause) struggles with his relationship with Max (Max Burkholder).

2.04 - DATE NIGHT
10/05/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM AND KRISTINA SPEND SOME TIME ALONE, SARAH TRIES TO HELP DREW’S LOVE LIFE
Kristina (Monica Potter) learns some alarming statistics about the divorce rate of parents living with autistic children and as a result schedules a date night with Adam (Peter Krause) to keep their marriage alive. Meanwhile, Sarah (Lauren Graham) sees Drew (Miles Heizer) with a girl and offers him unsolicited love advice. Haddie (Sarah Ramos) runs for student council president and enlists her family’s help with her campaign. Crosby (Dax Shepard) behavior gets the best of him and he learns an important lesson about being a father. Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Mae Whitman, Max Burkholder, Savannah Paige Rae and Tyree Brown also star.

2.05 - THE BOOTH JOB
10/12/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
KRISTINA AND ADAM LEAN ON OTHERS FOR SUPPORT, ZEEK AND CAMILLE SPICE THINGS UP - WILLIAM BALDWIN GUEST STARS
Kristina (Monica Potter) goes to an Asperger's support group alone and later tries to convince Adam (Peter Krause) to join her. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) enlist Julia's (Erika Christensen) help in getting Jabbar (Tyree Brown) accepted at Sydney's (Savannah Paige Rae) school. Sarah's (Lauren Graham) performance at the shoe booth exceeds Gordon's (guest star William Baldwin) expectations, causing him to make an unexpected move. Elsewhere, Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) and Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) sign up for ballroom dancing classes with hopes of connecting on a deeper level. Sam Jaeger, Sarah Ramos, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer and Max Burkholder also star.

2.06 - ORANGE ALERT
10/19/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
TRICK OR TREAT! THE BRAVERMAN FAMILY CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN - WILLIAM BALDWIN GUEST STARS
Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) once again tries to go overboard with the Halloween celebration and is upset when Haddie (Sarah Ramos), Amber (Mae Whitman) and Drew (Miles Heizer) refuse to join in the fun. Meanwhile, Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) are nervous about Max's (Max Burkholder) new plans for the holiday. Sarah's (Lauren Graham) relationship with Gordon (guest star William Baldwin) gets complicated after she confronts him about their kiss. Elsewhere, Julia (Erika Christensen) struggles with her belief in women's rights when Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) chooses a costume she doesn't approve of. Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Tyree Brown, Bonnie Bedelia, Sam Jaeger also star.

2.07 - SEVEN NAMES
10/26/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM FACES A MAJOR DILEMMA AT WORK, JASMINE AND CROSBY ANNOUNCE THEIR FUTURE PLANS AND SARAH DEALS WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES - WILLIAM BALDWIN GUEST STARS
In the midst of a financial crisis, Adam (Peter Krause) must make an important decision that will alter the company 's future. Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) announce their future plans to Jabbar (Tyree Brown), who reacts surprisingly to the news. Meanwhile, Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Amber (Mae Whitman) argue over Amber's incessant partying with her new found friend. Sarah experiences challenges at work and even deeper issues with Gordon (guest star William Baldwin). Elsewhere, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) joins Haddie (Sarah Ramos) for community service. Max Burkholder, Erika Christensen, Miles Heizer, Sam Jaeger, Craig T. Nelson, Monica Potter and Savannah Paige Rae also star.

2.08 - IF THIS BOAT IS A ROCKIN
11/09/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM IS INVOLVED IN AN ALTERCATION, CROSBY MAKES A BIG DECISION; SARAH AND GORDON EXPLORE THEIR RELATIONSHIP, WILLIAM BALDWIN ('DIRTY SEXY MONEY') AND MICHAEL B. JORDAN ('FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS') GUEST STAR
Adam (Peter Krause) confronts a man in defense of Max (Max Burkholder). Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) delve into domestic discussions, beginning with the selling of Crosby's boat. Meanwhile, Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Gordon (guest star William Baldwin) spend an afternoon together, which carries on until sunrise the next morning, creating tension with Amber (Mae Whitman) and Drew (Miles Heizer). Elsewhere, Haddie (Sarah Ramos) discovers intriguing information about Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan). Bonnie Bedelia, Tyree Brown, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Craig T. Nelson, Monica Potter, Savannah Paige Rae also star.

2.09 - PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE
11/16/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
SARAH LENDS AMBER A HELPING HAND, KRISTINA DISCOVERS AN UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP, TENSIONS RUN HIGH BETWEEN ZEEK AND CAMILLE WHILE CROSBY AND JOEL EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVE SIDES - WILLIAM BALDWIN ('DIRTY SEXY MONEY') GUEST STARS
Sarah (Lauren Graham) convinces Amber (Mae Whitman) to meet with an important colleague of Gordon's (guest star William Baldwin). Meanwhile, Kristina (Monica Potter) frantically attempts to obtain a birthday invite for troublesome Max (Max Burkholder). Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) takes a class with the man she once had an affair with, making Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) jealous. Elsewhere, Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) band together to direct Jabbar's (Tyree Brown) school play. Haddie's (Sarah Ramos) relationship with an unexpected love interest deepens. Peter Krause, Erika Christensen, Joy Bryant and Miles Heizer also star.

2.10 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
11/23/2010 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM DISCOVERS SURPRISING NEWS AT WORK, SARAH'S THANKSGIVING DINNER GUEST CAUSES TENSION WITH MILES WILLIAM BALDWIN ('DIRTY SEXY MONEY') GUEST STARS
Adam (Peter Krause) fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon (guest star William Baldwin). While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) and Amber (Mae Whitman) share a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Drew (Miles Heizer) feels uncomfortable about his mom (Lauren Graham), bringing Gordon to dinner. Crosby (Dax Shepard) tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Elsewhere, Julia (Erika Christensen) tries to embrace her domestic side by making pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae). Max Burkholder, Tyree Brown, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Monica Potter and Craig T. Nelson.

2.11 - DAMAGE CONTROL
01/04/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
CROSBY DEALS WITH PARENTING ISSUES AS DREW FACES A DILEMMA OF HIS OWN; ADAM AND KRISTINA MEET ALEX, WHILE JOEL AND JULIA TEACH SYDNEY A LESSON
Crosby (Dax Shepard) has trouble teaching Jabbar (Tyree Brown) to clean his room. Meanwhile, Zeke (Craig T. Nelson) finds Drew (Miles Heizer) drinking beer with guys from school. Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) get to know Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan) at dinner with Haddie (Sarah Ramos) and Max (Max Burkholder). Joel (Sam Jaeger) and Julia (Erika Christensen) explain death to Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae). Lauren Graham, Mae Whitman, Joy Bryant and Bonnie Bedelia also star.

2.12 - MEET THE NEW BOSS
01/11/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM HAS AN INTERESTING ENCOUNTER WITH HIS NEW BOSS WHILE AMBER, HADDIE, AND CROSBY DEAL WITH ISSUES OF THEIR OWN
Adam (Peter Krause) tries to cope with the idea of a new boss and is concerned about the stability of his job. Kristina (Monica Potter) tries winning Haddie (Sarah Ramos) over as she seeks comfort in Amber (Mae Whitman) when she realizes her parents refuse to accept her decision. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) is attempting to overcome a few obstacles of his own as a coordinator of a kindergarten performance at Jabbar’s (Tyree Brown) school. Amber is taking on the challenge of performing at an open mic night, but she is surprised by who her biggest critic is. Lauren Graham, Miles Heizer, Erika Christensen, Savannah Rae Page, Max Burkholder, Sam Jaeger, Tyree Brown, Joy Bryant, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson.

2.13 - OPENING NIGHT
01/18/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
KRISTINA, ADAM AND SARAH PUT THEIR PARENTING SKILLS TO THE TEST, WHILE JABBAR DEALS WITH A CASE OF STAGE FRIGHT
Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) catch Haddie (Sarah Ramos) sneaking around with Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan,"Friday Night Lights" ) and forbid her from seeing him anymore. Sarah (Lauren Graham) faces a new challenge when Drew (Miles Heizer) tells her he needs to sell five hundred dollars worth of wrapping paper. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) have to deal with Jabbar’s (Tyree Brown) bad case of stage fright right before the school play. Mae Whitman, Sarah Ramos, Max Burkholder, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.14 - A HOUSE DIVIDED
02/01/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
ADAM AND KRISTINA FORCE HADDIE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HER FAMILY AND THE BOY SHE LOVES, WHILE SARAH MAKES A SURPRISING DECISION -- MICHAEL B. JORDAN GUEST STARS
Kristina (Monica Potter) refuses to accept Haddie's (Sarah Ramos), relationship with Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan, "Friday Night Lights"), causing her to move in with her grandparents. Sarah (Lauren Graham) puts her foot down at work and demands a higher salary to pay for Amber's (Mae Whitman) tuition. Meanwhile, Max (Max Burkholder) makes a camping trip with Zeek extremely difficult. Julia (Erika Christensen) throws a bachelorette party for Jasmine (Joy Bryant) welcoming her to the Braverman tribe, while Adam (Peter Krause) gets more than he bargained for during a meeting with Crosby (Dax Shepard), shocking the entire family. Tyree Brown, Savanna Paige Rae, Miles Heizer and Sam Jaeger also star.

2.15 - JUST GO HOME
02/08/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
HADDIE MAKES A BRAVE DECISION, CROSBY AND JASMINE REACH A ROUGH POINT IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP, WHILE DREW SURPRISES HIS MOM WITH SOME NEWS -- JOHN CORBETT GUEST STARS
Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Adam (Peter Krause) discuss a situation with Haddie (Sarah Ramos). Meanwhile, Haddie, Amber (Mae Whitman) and Max (Max Burkholder) run into Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan, “Friday Night Lights”). Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) meet with her reverend for pre-marital counseling. Elsewhere, Drew (Miles Heizer) meets his father, Seth (guest star John Corbett, “United States of Tara”), for breakfast. Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Savannah Paige Rae, Tyree Brown, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.16 - AMAZING ANDY & HIS WONDERFUL WORLD OF BUGS
02/15/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
MAX HAS A BIRTHDAY PARTY, SETH AND DREW BOND, WHILE CROSBY AND JASMINE’S RELATIONSHIP TAKES A SURPRISING TURN— JOHN CORBETT, MICHAEL EMERSON AND MINKA KELLY GUEST STAR
Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) throw Max (Max Burkholder) a birthday party, hosted by Amazing Andy (guest star Michael Emerson, "Lost"), a man who lives with Aspergers. Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) deal with an issue that could change the fate of their relationship. Drew (Miles Heizer) and Seth (guest star John Corbett, "United States Tara") continue to strengthen their bond. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) work on adding to the family. Lauren Graham, Sarah Ramos, Mae Whitman, Tyree Brown, Savannah Paige Rae, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.17 - DO NOT SLEEP WITH YOUR AUTISTIC NEPHEW'S THERAPIST
02/22/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
CROSBY PAYS FOR HIS MISTAKE, ADAM AND KRISTINA ARE FACED WITH A HUGE PROBLEM, SETH DISAPPOINTS AGAIN, SYDNEY MAKES A DECISION – JOHN CORBETT, MINKA KELLY AND MICHAEL B. JORDAN GUEST STAR
Crosby (Dax Shepard) pays the price for a mistake that will change his relationships with those closest to him. Adam (Peter Krause) gets annoyed with Alex's (guest star Michael B. Jordan, "Friday Night Lights") frequent visits. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina (Monica Potter) are then forced to deal with a huge problem that will affect Max’s (Max Burkholder) progress. Elsewhere, Drew (Miles Heizer) is hit with some disappointing news from his father (guest star John Corbett, "United States Tara"), while Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) makes a decision that her parents, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger), are supportive of. Lauren Graham, Sarah Ramos, Tyree Brown, Joy Bryant, Mae Whitman Bonnie Bedelia, and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.18 - QUALITIES AND DIFFICULTIES
03/01/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday)
ADAM AND KRISTINA MAKE AN EFFORT TO TALK TO MAX, CROSBY GETS HIMSELF INTO MORE TROUBLE AND SARAH FINDS A NEW PASSION - JASON RITTER AND TOM AMANDES GUEST STAR
Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) find it difficult to talk to Max (Max Burkholder) about his Asperger's Syndrome and come to Dr. Pelickan (guest star Tom Amandes, "Everwood") for guidance. Sarah (Lauren Graham) revisits her relationship with Mark Cyr (guest star Jason Ritter, NBC's "The Event") when she goes to him for help with her latest project. Elsewhere, Crosby (Dax Shepard) attempts to mend his relationship with Jasmine (Joy Byrant), while Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) prepare to celebrate their eight-year anniversary. Savannah Paige Rae, Tyree Brown, Miles Heizer, Sarah Ramos, Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson.

2.19 - TAKING THE LEAP
03/29/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday)
ADAM AND KRISTINA FACE A DIFFICULT DECISION, CROSBY TRIES TO REKINDLE HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH JASMINE, JOEL AND JULIA RECEIVE TROUBLING NEWS AND AN OLD FRIEND OF ZEEK'S VISITS ACADEMY AWARD WINNER RICHARD DREYFUSS GUEST STARS
Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) have an unexpected meeting with the principal of Max's (Max Burkholder) school. Jabbar (Tyree Brown) is selected "Star of the Week" by his elementary school, causing Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) to work together, creating nostalgia for their past. Meanwhile, Amber (Mae Whitman) encounters a speed bump while working in her new job. Elsewhere, Joel (Sam Jaeger) and Julia (Erika Christensen) receive troubling news after a series of medical check ups and Zeek's (Craig T. Nelson) old friend, Gilliam T. Blount (guest star Richard Dreyfuss, "Red"), shows interest in Sarah's (Lauren Graham) play. Savannah Paige Rae, Sarah Ramos, Miles Heizer, Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.20 - NEW PLAN
04/05/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday)
CROSBY MAKES A SURPRISE PURCHASE, HADDIE ATTENDS HER PROM, AMBER AND JULIA BOTH RECEIVE DISAPPOINTING NEWS - MICHAEL B. JORDAN GUEST STARS
Crosby (Dax Shepard) does everything he can to get Jasmine (Joy Bryant) back. Meanwhile, Adam (Peter Krause) is nervous about Haddie (Sarah Ramos) going to prom with Alex (guest star Michael B. Jordan, "Friday Night Lights"), as Julia (Erika Christensen) tries to spend more time with Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae). Elsewhere, Sarah (Lauren Graham) works on improving her script while also trying to focus on Amber's (Mae Whitman) future. Tyree Brown, Sam Jaeger, Max Burkholder, Monica Potter Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson also star.

2.21 - SLIPPING AWAY
04/12/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday)
AMBER STRUGGLES TO COPE WITH DISAPPOINTMENT, CROSBY MAKES A "HAIL MARY" ATTEMPT TO GET BACK WITH JASMINE, HADDIE AND ALEX'S RELATIONSHIP GROWS—SCOTT MICHAEL FOSTER AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNER RICHARD DREYFUSS GUEST STAR
Amber (Mae Whitman) quits her job and begins to fall down a dangerous and destructive path. Crosby (Dax Shepard) works with Joel (Sam Jaeger) to mend his relationship with Jasmine (Joy Bryant). Meanwhile, Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) overhear a disturbing phone call, which strains their relationship with Haddie (Sarah Ramos). Elsewhere, Sarah (Lauren Graham) makes progress with her stage play with the help of Zeek’s (Craig T. Nelson), old friend Gilliam T. Blount (guest-star Richard Dreyfuss, "Red"). Max Burkholder, Erika Christensen, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Heizer, Bonnie Bedelia and Savannah Paige Rae also star.

2.22 - HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE
04/19/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday)
AMBER IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT; ADAM‘S CAREER IS ALTERED AND SARAH DEBUTS HER PLAY-RICHARD DREYFUSS AND MICHAEL B. JORDAN GUEST STAR
Sarah (Lauren Graham) and the rest of the Braverman family worry about Amber's (Mae Whitman) well-being after an accident. Meanwhile, Max 's (Max Burkholder) behavior upsets Adam (Peter Krause), and Julia (Erika Christensen) unexpectedly plays a big role in a woman’s labor and delivery. Also, Kristina (Monica Potter) helps with Haddie's (Sarah Ramos) transition into womanhood and Crosby (Dax Shepard) tries to convince Jasmine (Joy Bryant) to visit his new proprerty. Bonnie Bedelia, Craig T. Nelson, Sam Jaeger and Miles Heizer also star.

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