Party Down: Season 2

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Starz | Season Premiere Date: April 23, 2010

Starring: Megan Mullally, Ken Marino, Adam Scott

Summary: Megan Mullally joins the second season of the Starz series about a group of caterers as Jane Lynch moves on from being a regular cast member.

Creator: Paul Rudd and John Enbom and Dan Etheridge

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E10. Constance Carmell Wedding
Air Date: June 25, 2010
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S2:E9. Cole Landry's Draft Day Party
Air Date: June 18, 2010
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S2:E8. Joel Munt's Big Deal Party
Air Date: June 11, 2010

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Diane Werts

Party Down took awhile to jell, but it has hit its stride as one of TV's most finely observed comedies. Read full review

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Archana Ram

It's the sarcasm (see: Adam Scott), smart dialogue, and refreshing take on the workplace comedy that make the somewhat depressing premise a totally raucous party. Read full review

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Maureen Ryan

Though it takes a while to integrate a new character played by Megan Mullally, Season 2 confidently builds on the successes of Season 1, and from about Episode 5 onward, "Party Down" takes is place as one of the most consistently entertaining shows on television. Read full review

Adam Keleman

The storytelling gifts of writer-producer Rob Thomas, the creator of another under-seen show, Veronica Mars, prove innumerous, as these wholly original, vital characters practically bleed insecurities, coming off as tenderly funny and human. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

It's at once a simple, R-rated office comedy about a bunch of people who would have nothing to do with each other if they didn't work together, and a pretty wicked satire of the quest for fame at all costs. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

While things invariably and hilariously go wrong, Party Down’s appeal comes from the interplay of these endearingly delusional wannabes—now including Megan Mullally, replacing the irreplaceable Jane Lynch as a perky single-mom new recruit. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Party Down, about a group of aspiring Hollywood types working as caterers, returns for a second season of stale jokes. Read full review

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DTPatterson

Jan 23, 2012

While the first season showed great promise, the writers and cast more than lived up to their potential in what turned out to be the funniest season of tv I've ever seen. Megan Mullally stepped in perfectly and ended up overshadowing her predecessor Jane Lynch; her performance in NickWhile the first season showed great promise, the writers and cast more than lived up to their potential in what turned out to be the funniest season of tv I've ever seen. Megan Mullally stepped in perfectly and ended up overshadowing her predecessor Jane Lynch; her performance in Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night was as painfully funny as any episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm or either version of The Office. Adam Scott and Lizzy Caplan show great promise and chemistry together and provide just the right amount of dry wit and drama to keep the otherwise absurd show grounded. I can't wait for the movie.… Expand

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KimmyTee

Mar 11, 2011

I absolutely love Party Down. This show is so hilarious and I love the cast. The cast has great chemistry and are likable and fun. This show always keeps me laughing. You cannot be cancelled. This show is awesome and needs to be back on the air!

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Tony

Oct 17, 2010

It's a shame this show was cancelled because it vastly improved on its solid first season to become one of last year's funniest shows on television. The loss of Jane Lynch meant the emergence of another comedy great, Megan Mulllaly, and allowed for the rest of the show's secondary charactersIt's a shame this show was cancelled because it vastly improved on its solid first season to become one of last year's funniest shows on television. The loss of Jane Lynch meant the emergence of another comedy great, Megan Mulllaly, and allowed for the rest of the show's secondary characters to shine. Adam Scott was perfect and should have been Emmy-nominated, but at least he is on Parks and Rec. now. This show will be sorely missed. R.I.P.… Expand

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Seriosity

Sep 30, 2013

The writing remains strong, the cast still the lovable outcasts we grew to know. In season 2, everything jells so smoothly it's unfortunate and surprising this was the end. 8.8/10

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KundK

Aug 28, 2010

Cosmically depressing and absurd, this "Catering for Godot" drips with despair even as you are crying with laughter. "Party Down" makes "Office" and "Parks & Recreation" settings look like dream workplaces for the shiny happy people.

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drlowdon

Apr 13, 2023

With Ron having left to run his own business, Henry now finds himself in charge of the Party Down crew, but things don’t run any more smoothly…

As with it’s first season the sharp writing, excellent cast, and plethora of great guest stars ensures that Party Down remains consistently funnyWith Ron having left to run his own business, Henry now finds himself in charge of the Party Down crew, but things don’t run any more smoothly…

As with it’s first season the sharp writing, excellent cast, and plethora of great guest stars ensures that Party Down remains consistently funny throughout.… Expand

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TVCritical

Jan 29, 2012

This show's 2nd season is worst than the last I hated how they kept going with the I can't become famous in the media **** still trying to give a bleeding **** for these mostly losers. What I hated about this season is the fact that they made Ron dreams crash and burn and he ends up back atThis show's 2nd season is worst than the last I hated how they kept going with the I can't become famous in the media **** still trying to give a bleeding **** for these mostly losers. What I hated about this season is the fact that they made Ron dreams crash and burn and he ends up back at Party Down loser brigade, the indiviual catering stories went from being good to being raunchy **** ups that can't hardly past for decent storytelling, and Adam Scott's character being the leader of the Party Down group is just a huge blunder. One line truly struck me in this season was the fact that the Casey character said she got rejected in America's media for being too JEWEY and you know that's a loaded piece of crap because in American media being too Jewey will always make you famous because Jews run the American media so that's just one of the worst lines I have heard ever!!!!!!!! Although there were good points in this mostly a huge wreck of a season with the adding of the truly talented Megan Mullally to the main cast, the fact that Martin Starr's character Roman was finally put in his place and you know what it was by none other than Steve Guttenberg who has been over since the 80's so that's an extra treat to the character Roman for someone to have finally stuck it to him, The gay football player draft episode, and the return of Jane Lynch/Constance Carmell in the show's series finale which I think might have been the best thing of all in this entire season because that last episode's story was just PURE GENIUS.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

81
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 24, 2023
Season 2

84
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 23, 2010
- tbd
  S2:E10. Constance Carmell Wedding
  Air Date: June 25, 2010
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  S2:E9. Cole Landry's Draft Day Party
  Air Date: June 18, 2010
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  S2:E8. Joel Munt's Big Deal Party
  Air Date: June 11, 2010
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  S2:E7. Party Down Company Picnic
  Air Date: June 4, 2010
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  S2:E6. Not On Your Wife Opening Night
  Air Date: May 28, 2010
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  S2:E5. Steve Guttenberg's Birthday
  Air Date: May 21, 2010
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  S2:E4. James Ellison Funeral
  Air Date: May 14, 2010
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  S2:E3. Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night
  Air Date: May 7, 2010
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  S2:E2. Precious Lights Pre-School Auction
  Air Date: April 30, 2010
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  S2:E1. Jackal Onassis Backstage Party
  Air Date: April 23, 2010
Season 1

66
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 20, 2009