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10 Best Episodes of grown-ish - Season 2

Zoey Johnson heads to college and begins her hilarious journey to adulthood but quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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#15 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Zoey takes a work hard, play harder approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester’s biggest rager and is forced to deal with the consequences. Meanwhile, both Ana and Nomi find themselves facing big decisions in their new romances.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 106 votes.

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#14 - Better (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Zoey and the gang return for their sophomore year and Zoey is determined to make the “sequel” better than the original. She, Ana and Nomi move into a less-than-stellar off-campus apartment and have to quickly adjust to each other as roommates. Zoey is excited to see Luca again after a summer of keeping in touch via social media.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 149 votes.

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#13 - Body Count (Season 2 - Episode 9)

When Zoey sees that Luca’s exhibit at the CalU Arts Fair dominantly features one of his ex-girlfriends, it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi takes Professor Hewson’s advice and tries to learn more about the queer community on campus.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 109 votes.

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#12 - You Decide (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her. But that backfires when Junior makes an unexpected connection with one of Zoey’s friends and she’s left to face her emotions up front. Meanwhile, Nomi debates giving Paige another chance.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 114 votes.

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#11 - In My Feelings (Season 2 - Episode 4)

While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person “genius.”

The episode was rated 7.54 from 127 votes.

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#10 - Nice for What (Season 2 - Episode 18)

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Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they’ve been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness, resulting in some changes to their relationships.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 107 votes.

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#9 - Strictly 4 My... (Season 2 - Episode 17)

Vivek is getting a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether Vivek has crossed the line into cultural appropriation. Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 108 votes.

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#8 - Fake Love (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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Zoey is left to deal with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents. She takes another devastating hit when Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up, causing a snowball of feelings, fracturing her friendships with everyone around her.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 116 votes.

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#7 - Messy (Season 2 - Episode 7)

When a new “Enthusiastic Sober Consent” policy is introduced on the CalU campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it’s in place for the students’ benefit or to protect the school. Cash is caught in the crossfire and Luca is surprised when Zoey jumps to his defense.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 118 votes.

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#6 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new “Black Minds Matter” cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event’s special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug’s overattentiveness.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 107 votes.

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#5 - Girls Like You (Season 2 - Episode 5)

When Nomi’s endless string of one-night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and the friends all agree to check off an item from their bucket list.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 113 votes.

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#4 - Workin' Me (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image in the hope of boosting their social media following. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality more than the other girls are comfortable with, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment. Meanwhile, Ana’s new romance heats up.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 108 votes.

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#3 - Only Human (Season 2 - Episode 19)

Aaron is affected deeply when he learns one of his residents was possibly contemplating suicide and decides to bring awareness to black mental health on campus. With the campuswide “Fundie Run” on the horizon, Jazz and Sky let the competition get the best of them. Meanwhile, Zoey hones in on why fashion is so important to her.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 105 votes.

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#2 - Face the World (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Zoey has to deal with the repercussions of her previous academic decisions. Zoey tries to prevent Dre and Pops from attending CalU’s Parents Weekend. Meanwhile, everyone else has their own drama to face.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 119 votes.

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#1 - Dreams and Nightmares (Season 2 - Episode 21)

As the gang’s sophomore year ends, bottled up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships, relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 112 votes.

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