Season 2
Girls
Overview
Hannah forges ahead in her writing career and begins seeing someone new, but her enthusiasm is tempered by the responsibility she feels for her now-ex Adam—convalescing after his accident—and the pressures of the publishing business. Meanwhile, Jessa, Marnie and Shoshanna make strides in their own relationships and jobs, though the bumps they encounter remind them that they still have a lot to learn.
Episodes
1. It's About Time
January 13, 2013
Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.
Guest Stars: Andrew Rannells, Christopher Abbott, Chris O'Dowd
2. I Get Ideas
January 20, 2013
Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.
Guest Stars: Andrew Rannells, Chris O'Dowd, Donald Glover
3. Bad Friend
January 27, 2013
On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.
Guest Stars: Andrew Rannells, Jon Glaser, Jorma Taccone
4. It's a Shame About Ray
February 2, 2013
Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.
Guest Stars: Andrew Rannells, Christopher Abbott, Chris O'Dowd
5. One Man's Trash
February 10, 2013
Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.
Guest Stars: Patrick Wilson
6. Boys
February 17, 2013
Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.
Guest Stars: John Cameron Mitchell, Jorma Taccone, Greta Lee
7. Video Games
February 24, 2013
Hannah goes along with Jessa to visit her estranged father, his alternative girlfriend and her teen son in Upstate New York.
Guest Stars: Peter Scolari, Becky Ann Baker, Ben Mendelsohn
8. It's Back
March 3, 2013
Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents (Becky Ann Baker and Peter Scolari). Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia (Shiri Appleby); and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.
Guest Stars: Shiri Appleby, Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari
9. On All Fours
March 10, 2013
Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.
Guest Stars: Shiri Appleby, Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari
10. Together
March 17, 2013
In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.
Guest Stars: Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari, Jon Glaser
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