Bethenny Ever After - Season 2

Bethenny and Jason hit the road with their four-month old daughter, Bryn, to visit Jason's parents in his hometown in rural Pennsylvania. Bethenny experiences a culture shock as she and Jason stroll through the neighborhood and visit with some of Jason's old classmates. Things get tense over a dinner with Jason's parents as they voice how much they miss their granddaughter and how important it is for them to spend time with Bryn. Bethenny is frustrated by this and voices her need for having time alone just with Jason and Bryn. Trying to be the voice of reason but feeling caught in the middle, Jason does his best to make everyone happy. In the end, Bethenny begins to understand her husband's roots a little better as well as learning to embrace her own.

Bethenny's back in New York and in the fast lane as she attends a party honoring her as one of US Weekly's most stylish people. The next day, Jason talks about visiting his parents again and although Bethenny tries to remain calm, she hits a nerve when she tries to stand her ground. Later, Julie is elated when she finds out she's not only getting a promotion but a makeover from the Rachel Ray Show. Taking some time away from it all, Jason and Bethenny head out for a much needed date night. But what starts out as a great evening takes a turn for the worse when Bethenny reveals that she's angry at Jason for judging her feelings about what's "normal" when it comes to family. All is forgiven in the end, but this conversation is far from over.

Business is booming for Bethenn,y but not quite fast enough when it comes to the growth of the Skinnygirl Margarita. When Bethenny realizes that liquor stores are unable to replenish their supply quick enough, she enlists Jason to help to figure out the problem. But it's a precarious position for Jason, as he understands Bethenny's fiery nature and wants to make sure he doesn't get burned in the process. When Bethenny then faces the consequences of her boundary issues with other important people in her life, namely her intern Max and her broken-hearted baby nurse Gina, she realizes she must find balance in all of these relationships before things spiral out of control.

It's faith overload when Gina takes Bethenny, Jason and Bryn to her Trinidadian church to give Bryn a "blessing." Once the ceremony is underway, Jason and Bethenny suddenly realize it seems much more like a baptism than just a simple blessing. Feeling misguided and upset, Bethenny and Jason explain their feelings to Gina but also begin to understand how being parents to Bryn has changed everything for them. Jason's parents come to New York for Bryn's official Christening ceremony and also get to join in the fun of her first Halloween.

Bethenny's 40th birthday party is around the corner and everyone wants to celebrate. Everyone, that is, except Bethenny. After some cajoling by Jason, friends, and her former wedding planner Shawn, Bethenny goes against her best instincts and agrees to a party. But just as party plans get underway, Bethenny receives a call asking if she wants to compete on the new show Skating with the Stars. Could this invitation be just what the doctor ordered? Is skating just what Bethenny needs to escape the birthday blues and recapture her youth?

Bethenny's birthday is here and nobody is more excited than Jason. Practice for 'Skating with the Stars' has been a welcome distraction from party planning, but as the big day draws near, Bethenny can't help but succumb to the birthday blues. Unable to articulate her feelings, Bethenny goes through the motions and hopes the night will be uneventful. Jason, however, has plenty of surprises in store.

With her Skating with the Stars debut right around the corner and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, Bethenny couldn't be busier getting her ducks -- and her triple axel -- in a row. Adding to the mayhem is her long-awaited trip with Jason to the SkinnyGirl bottling plant in Montreal, Canada. Although this will be the first time that both Bethenny and Jason will be away from baby Brynn, it's also a chance for the still newlyweds to have some much needed alone time. On the day of the bottling plant visit Bethenny arrives ready to "crack skulls," but the sight of the sheer magnitude of her booming business renders her speechless.

Thanksgiving is just days away but Bethenny can't slow down and be thankful yet: her first performance on Skating with the Stars is right around the corner. Right before Bethenny leaves for California she receives the heartbreaking news that her long time baby nurse Gina has a medical issue and must say goodbye to the Hoppy home. Once in Los Angeles, Bethenny shows Jason around her old stomping ground and together they peruse some homes just in case a move is in order for the future. With the competition behind them, the Hoppys head home for Thanksgiving and the cooking begins. But what happens next comes as a surprise to all: Bethenny, exhausted and spent, loses her temper. All's well that ends well, and Bethenny and her newly formed family unit remember just how much they have to be thankful for this year.

Good news is in the air as Bethenny's business continues to flourish. First Jason finds out that the problems Bethenny was having with getting Skinny Girl margarita into the stores has been solved. But it's not all-smooth sailing, as skating practice continues to be an exhausting and time-consuming task. Bethenny is in it to win it but what was once a most enjoyable endeavor has turned into more work than she could have ever imagined.

Much to their surprise, Bethenny and Ethan have death spiraled their way into the finals for Skating With the Stars! But since she is the queen of multi-tasking, Bethenny wants to make sure when Jason comes out to the warm Southern California December air that they make the most of their family time there. After the Skating With the Stars finals it's back to NYC and back to work. Bethenny gets an email from Nick, her favorite foodie friend. He's finished the blog about his and Bethenny's eventful trip to the street fair, and she is pleasantly surprised with his take on everything. Soon, it is time to leave for Bethenny's multi-city speaking tour; and when one goes, the whole family and company goes -- even if they are traveling by bus.

Having just finished Skating with the Stars, Bethenny and company have not slowed down for one minute and have now embarked on her SkinnyGirl bus tour. City after city, Bethenny will talk to hundreds of women about everything from food to babies to sex. Nothing is off limits,and Bethenny is not afraid to share. For Bethenny's colorful "family" the bus tour comes with its own set of adventures including feedings, open discussions about work, and a little bathroom humor thrown in for good measure. But navigating all this isn't the only thing on Bethenny's mind; she is in serious negotiations for a major liquor company to buy SkinnyGirl cocktails. If Bethenny decides she want to accept, a whole new life is in store and everything she's worked so hard for, will finally come to fruition.