SEASON TWO 2004
| 2x01 Erica Noughton |
06.22.2004 |
As Sean celebrates a milestone birthday, he finds himself contemplating whether life begins or ends at 40. Christian combats his own feelings of aging and discovers that taking care of Wilber is allowing him to be the devoted father he never had. Julia's feelings of insignificance and insecurity are magnified when she receives a chilly visit from her overbearing mother (Vanessa Redgrave) who demands a facelift from Sean. Written & directed by series creator Ryan Murphy.
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| 2x02 Christian Troy |
06.29.2004 |
When Christian breaks his nose in an unfortunate bedroom accident, he examines his own vanity. As Sean's hand tremors continue, he admits his condition to Christian and searches for a solution before his surgical career is over. Matt is asked to admit to the hit-and-run accident of Cara Fitzgerald in order to help his friend Henry. Written by Sean Jablonski. Directed by Jamie Babbit.
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| 2x03 Manya Mobika |
07.06.2004 |
When a Somalian woman (Aisha Tyler) turns to Christian and Sean for help after years of oppression due to her country’s custom of female mutilation, they attempt to reconstruct her sense of self. As Julia continues to struggle with her mother, Sean introduces her to a life coach (Famke Janssen) whom he believes could help Julia with her problems. Written by Lyn Greene & Richard Levine. Directed by Elodie Keene.
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| 2x04 Mrs. Grubman |
07.13.2004 |
As Julia and Sean's daughter Annie (Kelsey Lynn Batelaan) experiences a very early puberty, her parents fight getting older. When Gina (Jessalyn Gilsig) pushes Christian out of her infant son's life, Christian reaches out to an old flame in order to build a case for sole custody of baby Wilber. Written by Jennifer Salt. Directed by Jamie Babbit.
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| 2x05 Joel Gideon |
07.20.2004 |
Sean survives a car accident unscathed and begins taking more risks in life. Christian and Sean perform plastic surgery on a mountain climber (Doug Savant) who suffers from frostbite. When Julia can no longer bear her own guilt, she reveals her deepest secret to Christian. Written by Brad Falchuk. Directed by Nelson McCormick.
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| 2x06 Bobbie Broderick |
07.27.2004 |
Ava takes an unconventional approach in helping Matt study. Christian and Sean are confronted with an angry patient (guest star Jill Clayburgh) when a routine liposuction presents disappointing results. Christian offers a surprising solution to a distressed Liz when she has difficulty getting pregnant. Written by Lyn Greene and Richard Levine. Directed by Mike Robin.
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| 2x07 Naomi Gaines |
08.03.2004 |
After a fashion model (Leslie Bibb) is disfigured by an attacker, Sean offers to repair her injuries for free -- thrusting McNamara/Troy into the local media spotlight. When Matt becomes uncomfortable with his demanding relationship with Ava, she reveals a secret that threatens to crumble his entire existence. Written by Sean Jablonski. Directed by Craig Zisk.
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| 2x08 Agatha Ripp |
08.10.2004 |
Christian and Sean help a patient (Sarah Paulson) who could be experiencing a religious phenomenon. Christian helps Matt with a difficult decision regarding his newfound love. Julia finally reveals a dark truth to an angry and hurt Sean. Written by series creator Ryan Murphy. Directed by Mike Robin.
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| 2x09 Rose and Raven Rosenberg |
08.17.2004 |
While Sean is determined to dissolve the McNamara/Troy practice, the doctors participate in a high-profile surgical procedure in New York: the separation of conjoined twins. Along their journey, they learn what professional separation means to their lives. (Real-life conjoined twins Lori and Dori Schappell guest star). Written by series creator Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk. Directed by Elodie Keene.
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| 2x10 Kimber Henry |
08.24.2004 |
With the dissolution of his marriage in progress, a lonely Sean finds himself conveniently in the company of Kimber (Kelly Carlson), who seeks his help with her new business venture. A journalist (J.K. Simmons) seeks breast implants in order to better understand his wife’s battle with breast cancer. Written by Jennifer Salt. Directed by Nelson McCormick.
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| 2x11 Natasha Charles |
08.31.2004 |
Christian falls for a blind patient (Rebecca Gayheart) who can see beyond his handsome exterior and into his soul. Sean continues to parade his new lifestyle in front of Julia as he rejects her feeble attempts at reconciliation. Julia makes a drastic decision to promote change in her life. Written by Lyn Greene & Richard Levine. Directed by Greer Shephard.
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| 2x12 Julia McNamara |
09.07.2004 |
After a drugged-induced accident leaves Julia in a horrific physical and mental state, she turns to Sean to heal her wounds. While under anesthesia, Julia journeys into the “world of possibility” and learns what her life would be like had she married Christian instead of Sean. Written by series creator Ryan Murphy and Hank Chilton. Directed by Michael M. Robin.
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| 2x13 Oona Wentworth |
09.14.2004 |
When Sean and Christian discover that Merrill Bobolit (Joey Slotnick) is performing destructive cosmetic surgeries in an illegal backroom operation, Christian is motivated to help him recover his dignity. Ava (Famke Janssen) convinces Christian to perform surgery on an aging high school principal as a bribe to keep Adrian and Matt from being suspended from school. Written by Sean Jablonski & Jennifer Salt. Directed by Scott Brazil.
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| 2x14 Trudy Nye |
09.21.2004 |
Sean and Christian repair the face of a woman abused by her husband, only to find themselves enabling the abuser. Sean and Julia confront Ava about her strange relationship with son, Adrian, in a desperate attempt to reclaim Matt. Written by Hank Chilton. Directed by Elodie Keene.
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| 2x15 Sean McNamara |
09.28.2004 |
Sean continues his pro bono cosmetic surgery on victims of a serial attacker, only to find himself the target of the attacker’s sick obsession. Gina (Jessalyn Gilsig) visits Christian and delivers shocking news that will once again change his life forever. Written by Brad Falchuk. Directed by Michael M. Robin.
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| 2x16 Joan Rivers |
10.05.2004 |
Sean is determined to stop the Miami serial attacker from hurting another victim as his own wounds heal. Joan Rivers visits McNamara/Troy for a highly unusual cosmetic surgery consultation. When Christian makes a final attempt to end Ava’s relationship with Matt, he and Sean locate her ex-husband (Alec Baldwin). Written and directed by series creator Ryan Murphy.
Was entitled "2x16 Ava Moore"
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