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The Best Episodes of Speechless Season 2

Every episode of Speechless Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Speechless Season 2!

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Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Speechless Season 2 Episode 10 - S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT
    8.3/10(147 votes)

    S2:E10

    After leveraging JJ in an attempt to land a family dog, Dylan takes a vow of silence to better understand what it is to be her brother. Ray brokers a meeting between his girlfriend’s mother, Melanie, and Maya, only to realize they have a history. Jimmy drives Kenneth crazy by gaming a supermarket giveaway to score free Christmas turkeys.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Dan Holden, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Daniel Chun

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  2. Speechless Season 2 Episode 18 - N-O– NOMINEE
    8.0/10(141 votes)

    S2:E18

    JJ travels to a film festival where he’s been nominated for an award but is upset when he learns the real reason he’s being honored. Jimmy stays home and struggles to protect Dylan from the truth about an impending eviction. And Ray takes an unlikely and painful route to basketball stardom in hopes of winning back Taylor.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Scott Silveri, Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  3. Speechless Season 2 Episode 1 - W-E– WE’RE B-A– BACK!
    7.8/10(156 votes)

    S2:E1

    While JJ was at summer camp, Maya decided it’s time the family no longer use JJ’s disability as an excuse to let their lives fall through the cracks. Maya, Jimmy and Dylan make dramatic changes, but a smug Ray decides he will spend the summer watching his family likely failing at their attempts. When JJ comes home, Kenneth finds a love note in JJ’s luggage from Alexa, a girl he met at camp, who wants to give JJ his first kiss. The family chucks their self-improvement projects and hits the road to find Alexa.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  4. Speechless Season 2 Episode 7 - B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION
    7.8/10(145 votes)

    S2:E7

    The family works to impress Maya's mother, who is visiting for Thanksgiving; Jimmy deals with getting older; Kenneth dreads spending the holiday with his overbearing father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Speechless Season 2 Episode 16 - A-C-- ACTION
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    S2:E16

    JJ’s thrilled when he is chosen by his classmates to film his horror movie project, but soon the pressure of directing gets to him. Meanwhile, Dylan’s class project reveals a family secret; and Jimmy’s suggestions for the neighbor’s house construction project backfires for the DiMeos.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writers:Carrie Rosen, Zach Anner

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  6. Speechless Season 2 Episode 6 - S-H–SHIPPING
    7.7/10(129 votes)

    S2:E6

    JJ’s pressured to date a new student at school who also has cerebral palsy. Maya and Jimmy teach Ray and his girlfriend to think less. Dylan teams with Lafayette alumni to rebel against the school’s “no-prank” initiative.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Niki Schwartz-Wright

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  7. Speechless Season 2 Episode 14 - E-I-- EIGHTEEN
    7.7/10(133 votes)

    S2:E14

    J.J. struggles with not being treated like an adult on his 18th birthday; he learns a valuable lesson from Kenneth; an exchange student moves in with Taylor; Dylan is recruited to be on the school's wrestling team.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Dan Holden

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  8. Speechless Season 2 Episode 15 - U-N– UNFORGETTABLE P-A– PAIN
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    S2:E15

    Ray is miserable after breaking up with Taylor. When Maya cheers him up with a day out, Ray has a plan of his own. Meanwhile, JJ is nervous about his first friend date with Aaron, so Dylan offers to make sure everything goes smoothly; however, it’s everything but smooth. And Kenneth teaches Jimmy how to be the one in charge at home.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Elizabeth Beckwith

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  9. Speechless Season 2 Episode 3 - J-J’S D-R–DREAM
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ray gets in over his head when he makes up a fake charity to impress his girlfriend; Maya gives Jimmy tips on being the boss; and Dylan demands Kenneth get out of her space.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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  10. Speechless Season 2 Episode 4 - T-TR– TRAINING D-A– DAY
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    S2:E4

    Jimmy takes JJ camping to give him “the talk,” Maya trains a ragtag group of new aides, and sparks fly between Dylan and Ray’s bully.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Carrie Rosen

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  11. Speechless Season 2 Episode 11 - N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    S2:E11

    Jimmy convinces Maya to go on a much-needed night out together where they drink through Maya’s urge to rush home to the kids. Back at the house, Ray and Kenneth avoid being alone with their dates, while JJ, sidelined by a broken wheelchair, ends up getting more excitement than he expected. Meanwhile, Dylan spends her night trying to win the affection of the new family dog.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Speechless Season 2 Episode 12 - THE H-U-S-- HUSTLE
    7.5/10(135 votes)

    S2:E12

    Maya and Jimmy get pulled into a school fundraiser where Maya makes a new friend and Jimmy discovers the benefits of being tall. Ray, tired of being the responsible sibling, explores his reckless side with JJ and Dylan; and Kenneth tries to win over a crowd with his DJ skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Speechless Season 2 Episode 8 - B-I-- BIKINI U-N-- UNIVERSITY
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    S2:E8

    JJ convinces his parents to take him on a college visit but hides an ulterior motive. As his plan unravels, JJ enlists the help of new friend Tyson, an actor who gives the performance of his life to keep JJ out of hot water. Meanwhile, Ray goes wild when he’s left home alone for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Speechless Season 2 Episode 13 - D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    S2:E13

    After a dust-up with Lafayette High, Maya runs to JJ’s rescue and launches her own school out of the DiMeo home. Her program becomes a true DiMeo affair when Ray and Dylan enroll and Jimmy joins the faculty. Meanwhile, Kenneth sets out to prove to his ex-wife that he’s living a successful life.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  15. Speechless Season 2 Episode 17 - ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA
    7.4/10(123 votes)

    S2:E17

    Maya has jury duty, which is like a vacation for her until she learns Taylor’s mom, Melanie, is also there. Meanwhile, JJ lies about his disabilities on an online dating site after a few bad dates; and Ray is upset Jimmy and Dylan spend too much together.

    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  16. Speechless Season 2 Episode 2 - F-I– FIRST S-E– SECOND F– FIRST DAY
    7.3/10(136 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Maya encourages the parents of the new special needs kids at Lafayette High to demand full-time aides, the school administrators tell her anything the new students get will spell losses for her beloved JJ. Meanwhile, Dylan develops a hooky habit, unprepared as she is to return to the same school for a second year; JJ pushes Kenneth toward romance with his teacher; and Jimmy endeavors to enjoy a long-awaited uninterrupted shower.

    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writer:Daniel Chun

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  17. Speechless Season 2 Episode 9 - S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS
    7.2/10(145 votes)

    S2:E9

    Two tickets to the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” promise a glorious night for JJ and Ray … until JJ’s pulled to the dark side by a pretty classmate who hopes to take Ray’s ticket. Back at home, Maya, Jimmy and Dylan enjoy a rare night at home without the boys. Meanwhile, Kenneth’s secret after-hours hangout at Lafayette is compromised when Dr. Miller discovers his late-night escapades.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writers:Seth Kurland, Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  18. Speechless Season 2 Episode 5 - N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET
    7.0/10(146 votes)

    S2:E5

    The DiMeo kids mistakenly eat old Halloween candy that causes feverish dreams of horror and wish fulfillment, and Kenneth agonizes over which era of Michael Jackson to dress as for Halloween.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Matt Roller

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT" is the best rated episode of "Speechless" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Christine Gernon and written by Dan Holden, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Daniel Chun, it aired on 12/13/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "N-O– NOMINEE".