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Army Wives is an ensemble drama that revolves around the lives of several very different but uniquely related women — and one man — married to career military members and living with their families on an active army post.

The series stars Catherine Bell (JAG), Brigid Brannagh (Over There), Sterling K. Brown (Starved), Wendy Davis (Commander in Chief), Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue), Drew Fuller (Charmed), Brian McNamara (The O.C.), and Sally Pressman (Shark).

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• Drew Fuller

Season 2 [2008]

Would You Know My Name (201)

Following the aftermath of the bombing at the Hump Bar, the Army Wives struggle to put their lives back together. Roxy awaits word about Trevor from his superiors. With the news of Joan’s pregnancy, Roland and Joan reevaluate their relationship. Claudia Joy accompanies Amanda as she embarks on her freshman year at college.

Original Air Date: June 8, 2008 | Preview | Review

Strangers in a Strange Land (202)

The Army Wives deal with the aftermath of an unexpected tragedy. Joan struggles with her decision to terminate her pregnancy. Roxy takes in Betty while she recovers from the bombing at the Hump Bar. Pamela finds herself frustrated by Chase’s ongoing secrets about his work.

Original Air Date: June 15, 2008 | Preview

The Messenger (203)

Finn, who develops a school boy crush on Claudia Joy, convinces his mother to let him ask her out on a date. Denise bonds with a soldier named Mac who has lost his legs from the war; his upbeat attitude about his treatment reminds Denise of her more carefree days. Chase tells Pamela and their kids that he has to leave on another mission, and Katie, their eldest daughter, doesn’t handle the news well.

Original Air Date: June 22, 2008 | Preview

Leaving the Tribe (204)

Roland is offered a job as a high school counselor. Denise makes a new friend, a soldier named Getti (guest star Seamus Dever), who encourages her to ride a motorcycle she received as a gift from a patient. Joan informs her troops of her pregnancy. Roxy takes a job shelling shrimp at a shrimp pier. While on patrol at a marketplace, Trevor stops a civilian attack and becomes a hero.

Original Air Date: June 29, 2008 | Preview

The Hero Returns (205)

Trevor returns home a hero but is conflicted about the praise being showered on him. Frank, still in Iraq, becomes increasingly worried about Denise’s newfound independence, particularly her affinity for her new motorcycle. Denise’s friendship with Getti (guest star Seamus Dever) continues to grow. Joan’s backup during her maternity leave, Lt. Colonel Evan Connors, arrives on post.

Original Air Date: July 6, 2008 | Preview

Thicker Than Water (206)

Betty learns that her cancer is advancing and decides to fulfill her life long dream of driving across country in a Ford Mustang. Increasingly nervous about becoming a father, Roland spends the day at the hospital’s baby ward getting advice from Denise. Rumors swirl about Denise’s friendship with Getti, when another nurse sees them together off post.

Original Air Date: July 13, 2008 | Preview | Review

Uncharted Territory (207)

Joan and Roland learn the sex of their baby. Denise’s son Jeremy (Richard Bryant) returns to Fort Marshall for the first time since Amanda’s death. Roxy is preparing to reopen the Hump Bar renamed Betty’s Bar and Grill. Chase and Pamela attend a BBQ with the other Delta Force families.

Original Air Date: July 20, 2008 | Preview | Review

Loyalties (208)

Roland is suspected of inappropriate behavior with one of his students. Roxy hires a new waitress, Sandi (guest star Ana Ortiz, Ugly Betty), to work at Betty’s Bar and Grill. Pamela is stunned when Chase is arrested along with several other members of Delta Force.

Original Air Date: July 27, 2008 | Preview | Review

Casting Out the Net (209)

Frank informs Denise he is coming home on leave from Iraq. Nervous about Frank’s return, Denise reevaluates her relationship with Getti. Never having completed school, an intimidated Roxy enrolls in Roland’s class to obtain her GED. Pamela befriends a journalist, Brenda (Guest Star Tawny Cypress), who interviews her for the local newspaper.

Original Air Date: August 3, 2008 | Preview

Duplicity (210)

Due to pregnancy complications, Joan is restricted to bed rest. Anxious to return to combat, Trevor is crushed when he receives news that his injury prevents his return to combat. Frank senses a change in Denise when he returns home from Iraq. Pamela’s friendship with Brenda (Guest Star Tawny Cypress) continues to grow.

Original Air Date: August 10, 2008 | Preview

Mothers and Wives (211)

Golden Globe Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) guest-stars as Charlotte, Claudia Joys mother, who makes an unexpected visit to the Holden household. Roland counsels a lonely teenager whose father was recently killed in Iraq. Insecure about her abilities, Roxy panics before taking her GED test. Frank confronts Denise about her relationship with Getti.

Original Air Date: August 17, 2008 | Preview

Great Expectations (212)

Claudia Joy learns the real reason for her mother Charlotte’s (Guest Star Marsha Mason) visit when her father Randall (Guest Star Len Cariou, Brotherhood) arrives unexpectedly at the Holden household. Roxy, Denise, Claudia Joy, and Pamela throw Roland and Joan a baby shower at Betty’s Bar & Grill. Denise pleads with Frank to go with her to marital counseling in order to work on their issues. Trevor is devastated when informed that one of his fellow soldiers in Iraq was unexpectedly killed.

Original Air Date: September 7, 2008

Safe Havens (213)

The person stalking Pamela approaches her children at the playground. Roland finds out about Trevor’s addiction. Denise and Frank confront the problems in their relationship. The Holdens welcome their friend Paolo (guest star Alex Fernandez), a dignitary, for a visit.

Original Air Date: September 14, 2008

Payback (214)

Trevor is involved in a fender bender. When Frank deploys to Iraq, Denise rents a creek house to reflect on their situation. Pamela finally get the chance to confront her stalker. Michael officially presents Trevor with a Silver Star medal for his actions in Iraq.

Original Air Date: September 21, 2008

Thank You for Letting Me Share (215)

Evan Connor’s wife Jennifer (guest-star Mayte Garcia, The Closer) arrives on post hoping to get involved in the FRG. Claudia Joy takes Jennifer under her wing, but they quickly butt heads. Enjoying her newfound independence, Denise decides to redecorate the house and get a tattoo. Roland’s mother comes to visit the new baby, Sarah Elizabeth.

Original Air Date: October 5, 2008

Transitions (also called Sacrifices) (216)

At the hospital, Denise befriends Renee (Rumer Willis), the wife of a young soldier who was injured in Iraq. Joan and Roland struggle to find a suitable nanny for Sarah Elizabeth. Emmalin meets her pen pal, Logan (Paul Wesley), in person on the way to school. Chase gets called away on the eve of his son Lucas’s birthday, leaving Pamela to try to make up for it.

Original Air Date: October 12, 2008

All in the Family (217)

Roxy’s mother Marda (Gigi Rice) returns, with a new man. Joan and Roland struggle to leave their young daughter for a date night but are eventually persuaded to let Claudia Joy and Michael baby-sit for an evening. Claudia Joy and Michael are faced with parenting problems of their own when they learn how smitten with each other Emmlin and Logan (Paul Wesley) are. Pamela helps Roxy at the bar to help keep her mind off of Chase’s absence.

Original Air Date: October 19, 2008

Departures, Arrivals (218)

Joan and Roland face the new challenges of balancing parenthood and their relationship when Joan returns to work. Michael receives good news relating to his job. Denise and Frank both continue to explore their separation. Roxys mother Marda (Gigi Rice) pays her a visit.

Original Air Date: October 26, 2008

Last Minute Changes (219)

The Holdens face major changes. Pamela questions her decision to marry into the army. Roland is forced to help a former patient. Frank remains overseas, leaving Denise more time to question her marriage. Betty’s long-lost nephew Collin (Ivan Sergei) shows up unexpectedly at Betty’s Bar and Grill to talk to Roxy.
[SECOND-SEASON FINALE]

Original Air Date: November 2, 2008