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The Best Episodes of The Real O'Neals Season 2

Every episode of The Real O'Neals Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real O'Neals Season 2!

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A contemporary take on a seemingly perfect Catholic family, whose lives take an unexpected turn when surprising truths are revealed. Instead of ruining their family, the honesty triggers a new, messier chapter where everyone stops

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 1 - The Real Thang
    7.9/10(182 votes)

    #1 - The Real Thang

    S2:E1

    When Kenny, Jimmy and Shannon head back to school, Kenny decides to start the first LGBT club at St. Barklay’s in honor of National Coming Out Day. After only recruiting one meek lesbian named Allison, Kenny pressures her into coming out to her family and ultimately realizes everyone’s journey isn’t as easy as his own. Meanwhile, Eileen realizes she might have real feelings towards VP Murray, unfortunately Pat also befriends him, which leads to an awkward situation.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Casey Johnson, David Windsor

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  2. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 2 - The Real Dates
    7.4/10(172 votes)

    #2 - The Real Dates

    S2:E2

    We step into the O’Neals’ messy dating lives as Eileen and VP Murray’s secret dating life is about to be unraveled, Kenny jumps into the world of gay dating apps but feels discouraged after not getting enough swipes to the right, and Jimmy goes too far to declare his love for Lacey. Meanwhile, Aunt Jodi meddles with Shannon’s love life after mistakenly thinking she needed her help.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  3. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 3 - The Real Halloween
    7.7/10(179 votes)

    #3 - The Real Halloween

    S2:E3

    When Halloween arrives, or what Kenny refers to as “the gay Super Bowl,” he plans to go to Boystown to watch the festive costume parade. In an effort to prevent Kenny from attending, Eileen agrees to let him throw his own Halloween party at home. Eileen’s tolerance is ultimately tested when Kenny recruits Stuart and his gay friends to join the big party, and he makes a BIG costume change. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Shannon plan to pull off an epic Halloween prank.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Stacy Traub

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  4. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 4 - The Real Move
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    #4 - The Real Move

    S2:E4

    When VP Murray starts spending time around the house, Pat realizes it’s time to move out. Meanwhile, Eileen starts her new job at Aunt Jodi’s salon, and when the kids discover how unhappy their parents were during their 18 years of marriage, they stage a celebratory “divorce ceremony”.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writers:Audra Sielaff, Becky Mann

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  5. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 5 - The Real Tradition
    7.4/10(163 votes)

    #5 - The Real Tradition

    S2:E5

    The O’Neals deal with a change to their Thanksgiving tradition when Pat and Eileen invite Gloria and VP Murray to dinner as their dates. Meanwhile, things don’t go as smoothly planned when Gloria offers to help Kenny cook, and Eileen prepares to meet VP Murray’s mom for the first time.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Steve Joe

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  6. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 6 - The Real Fit
    7.3/10(150 votes)

    #6 - The Real Fit

    S2:E6

    Pat’s brother Dwayne (who is also Aunt Jodi’s ex-husband) comes to town to help Pat build his new “tiny house” in the garage. Shannon realizes Jodi and Dwayne still have chemistry, and tries to get them back together. Meanwhile, when Eileen becomes addicted to a CrossFit class she’s taking with Kenny, he must find a way to break the cult-like hold it has over her.

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  7. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 7 - The Real Match
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #7 - The Real Match

    S2:E7

    When Jimmy recruits a reluctant Kenny to join his wrestling team for a one-time match, a surprise victory gives him the confidence to join the team full time to become the first, openly gay athlete at St. Barklays. Kenny’s newfound stardom makes Jimmy feel a bit replaced, but when an opponent refuses to wrestle his brother, Jimmy puts his feelings aside and rallies the team around Kenny. Meanwhile, Pat injures his back trying to help Eileen prepare for a weekend getaway, but things only get worse when she tries to be the perfect caregiver to impress VP Murray but fails miserably.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Adam Roberts

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  8. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 8 - The Real Christmas
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    #8 - The Real Christmas

    S2:E8

    Eileen will stop at nothing to win the Christmas choir competition and gives the coveted Christmas choir solo to their newest member, Brett, to Kenny’s dismay, while Jimmy is tasked with spying on their toughest competitor, Sheila Demars. But, when Kenny attempts to sabotage Brett’s role, he finds a potential love interest. Meanwhile, Shannon accidentally gives Pat the wrong impression about a Christmas present she plans on giving to Ethan.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Robert Sudduth

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  9. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 9 - The Real Sin
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    #9 - The Real Sin

    S2:E9

    Eileen and Pat’s divorce papers come through, and Eileen realizes she is free to be with VP Murray, but their attempts are plagued with obstacles that make Eileen doubt her desires. Kenny tries to impress Brett by being a “bad boy” and gets a tattoo. Shannon puts out a petition to stop the dissection of frogs at school while Pat realizes that he needs to figure out how to be single again.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Cheryl Holliday

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  10. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 10 - The Real Acceptance
    7.4/10(139 votes)

    #10 - The Real Acceptance

    S2:E10

    After Kenny and Brett officially become a couple, Kenny starts to think of plan on how he should break the news to his parents. Meanwhile, Jimmy surprises everyone when he scores a high SAT score, forcing Eileen to hold up her end of a deal that she had previously made and takes Jimmy car shopping.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Jon Veles, Josh Kirby

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  11. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 11 - The Real Third Wheel
    7.3/10(137 votes)

    #11 - The Real Third Wheel

    S2:E11

    Kenny’s jealousy over Brett’s relationship with his best girl friend leads Kenny to realize he’s been a bad friend to Allison. Jimmy and Shannon start their own ridesharing company. Meanwhile, Eileen and Pat are shocked to catch Clive “cheating” on them.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Audra Sielaff, Becky Mann

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  12. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 12 - The Real Brother’s Keeper
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    #12 - The Real Brother’s Keeper

    S2:E12

    Jimmy wants to teach his younger brother the rite of passage of drinking. When Shannon gets a comp hotel room due to a scam she’s pulling, Jimmy thinks this is the perfect time to teach Kenny how to drink, but it all goes awry when Kenny invites Brett to join in. Meanwhile, Eileen discovers that Pat has a new girlfriend, her nemesis, Sheila DeMars.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Steve Joe

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  13. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 13 - The Real Confirmation
    7.2/10(136 votes)

    #13 - The Real Confirmation

    S2:E13

    When Shannon asks VP Murray to be her godfather leading up to her confirmation, Eileen fears her own relationship with him might be moving too fast. Shannon’s big day also has a surprising effect on Kenny’s relationship when Brett says, “I love you,” sending Kenny into a tailspin. Meanwhile, the return of a hot former babysitter puts Pat and Jimmy at odds when she constantly makes passes at Pat.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Billy Finnegan

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  14. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 14 - The Real Heartbreak
    6.9/10(129 votes)

    #14 - The Real Heartbreak

    S2:E14

    Devastated by his break-up with Brett, Kenny tags along with Pat and Jimmy to a Lonely Hearts happy hour, but when they try to use Kenny’s sadness to get attention from single ladies, Kenny inadvertently steals the show. Meanwhile, Eileen shuns the usual Valentine’s Day traditions until a chance encounter changes her mind.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Adam Roberts

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  15. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 15 - The Real Mr. Nice Guy
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    #15 - The Real Mr. Nice Guy

    S2:E15

    When Kenny convinces VP Murray to hire a gay teacher, Kenny’s loyalties are tested when the teacher starts to make Jimmy’s life miserable. Meanwhile, when Pat’s courteous nature robs him of a winning lottery ticket, he decides to stop being such a nice guy with Shannon’s help, which doesn’t bode well for Eileen, who needs Pat’s help hosting a dinner for the Bishop.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Robert Sudduth

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  16. The Real O'Neals Season 2 Episode 16 - The Real Secrets
    8.1/10(140 votes)

    #16 - The Real Secrets

    S2:E16

    VP Murray is nervous to tell Pat about his plans to ask Eileen to marry him and is relieved to receive Pat’s blessing to do so. Meanwhile, Eileen and Kenny realize how far they’ve come when they help Allison deal with her close-minded parents. Shannon and Jimmy discover a pregnancy test and prepare for life with another sibling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Real Thang" is the best rated episode of "The Real O'Neals" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 182 votes. Directed by Todd Holland and written by Casey Johnson, David Windsor, it aired on 10/11/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Real Dates".