After Midge’s triumph at the Gaslight, she still has to deal with the fallout from her takedown of Sophie Lennon, making her move up the comedy ladder more challenging and fraught than ever. Mid-town may seem like a few blocks north, but it’s a world away for Midge and Susie.
From Paris to the basement of B. Altman, from the Catskills to a nightclub in DC, Midge’s choice to pursue stand-up makes her more aware of the bubble she’s lived in and of the sexism she faces every day.
Midge’s decisions have a ripple effect on all the people in her orbit; Abe and Rose question the life they lead; Joel grows up and becomes the man he always knew he could be; and Susie starts thinking about her future as a manager of talent.
As fall comes around, Midge’s career starts to heat up, the pressure to come clean to her family weighs on her, the actual grind of being a comic begins to take its toll, and a new relationship gets serious. A road trip leads to a televised gig, which leads to Midge finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as all her hard work is paying off.
It all builds to Midge being given the opportunity of a lifetime...But at what cost?
After Midge’s triumph at the Gaslight, she still has to deal with the fallout from her takedown of Sophie Lennon, making her move up the comedy ladder more challenging and fraught than ever. Mid-town may seem like a few blocks north, but it’s a world away for Midge and Susie.
From Paris to the basement of B. Altman, from the Catskills to a nightclub in DC, Midge’s choice to pursue stand-up makes her more aware of the bubble she’s lived in and of the sexism she faces every day.
Midge’s decisions have a ripple effect on all the people in her orbit; Abe and Rose question the life they lead; Joel grows up and becomes the man he always knew he could be; and Susie starts thinking about her future as a manager of talent.
As fall comes around, Midge’s career starts to heat up, the pressure to come clean to her family weighs on her, the actual grind of being a comic begins to take its toll, and a new relationship gets serious. A road trip leads to a televised gig, which leads to Midge finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as all her hard work is paying off.
It all builds to Midge being given the opportunity of a lifetime...But at what cost?
Creator:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Executive Producers:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Daniel Palladino
Series Regulars:
Rachel Brosnahan - Miriam “Midge” Maisel
Tony Shalhoub - Abe Weissman
Alex Borstein - Susie Myerson
Marin Hinkle - Rose Weissman
Michael Zegen - Joel Maisel
Kevin Pollak - Moishe Maisel
Caroline Aaron - Shirley Maisel
Jane Lynch - Sophie Lennon
Directors:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Daniel Palladino
Jamie Babbit
In the Season Two premiere, Midge takes the stage for a foreign audience, while Abe and Rose find themselves in a new world. Susie experiences the repercussions of having a bad reputation in the business, as Joel regroups after quitting his job.
Midge and Susie continue building Midge’s standup career despite Midge’s reluctance to tell her family and friends. Abe and Rose enjoy a new lifestyle. Joel offers some business advice to his parents and makes an effort to do right by Midge.
Midge puts her impeccable planning to the test as she helps Mary with her special day. Joel attempts to keep finances steady at Maisel & Roth and ends up on a treasure hunt. Midge’s act flourishes, but Susie’s finances take a hit. Back at Columbia, Rose finds herself out of her comfort zone when auditing classes.
The Weissmans arrive in the Catskills for their annual summer trip and attempt to settle into familiar patterns. Whispers of Midge and Joel’s separation cause Rose to poke around her daughter’s love life. Susie must adjust her summer plans in an effort to keep her and Midge’s career momentum going.
Summer season at Steiner Mountain Resort continues as Moishe and Shirley join the group, disturbing Abe’s peace. Susie tries to ward off a new friend while keeping a low profile at the resort. Midge jumps at the opportunity to redeem herself at B. Altman.
With Midge's secret now exposed to Abe, tensions between them are higher than ever. Summer is nearing an end with Susie fully immersed in her Steiner persona and Joel contemplating life as a bachelor. Rose takes advantage of Astrid's fragile state to learn some surprising intel about Noah.
Benjamin opens Midge's eyes to the New York art scene, and she ends up knowing more about art than she realizes. The Maisel and Weissman families come together for a tension-filled Yom Kippur dinner on the anniversary of Joel and Midge's separation. Meanwhile, a reluctant Susie turns to her family for help in advancing her career.
Midge and Susie gear up for their first road trip, and quickly learn that the dynamics of going on tour are more challenging than they thought. Back in New York, it's business as usual while Midge is away, forcing her to
Susie lands Midge her first gig on television, but their victory is short-lived when they realize Midge is being punished for her past. Abe is increasingly unhappy in his dream job at Bell Labs while Joel continues to drown in work during late nights at Maisel & Roth.
Midge and Rose begin planning for Midge's future as Benjamin attempts to impress Abe. Joel stresses over his next move, while Abe is presented with some big decisions of his own. Meanwhile, Susie tries to smooth things over for Midge.
Creator:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Executive Producers:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Daniel Palladino
Series Regulars:
Rachel Brosnahan - Miriam “Midge” Maisel
Tony Shalhoub - Abe Weissman
Alex Borstein - Susie Myerson
Marin Hinkle - Rose Weissman
Michael Zegen - Joel Maisel
Kevin Pollak - Moishe Maisel
Caroline Aaron - Shirley Maisel
Jane Lynch - Sophie Lennon
Directors:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Daniel Palladino
Jamie Babbit
Bill Groom, Production Designer
Cindy Tolan, Juliette Menager, Anne Davison
Donna Zakowska
Tony Shalhoub
Alex Borstein
Rachel Brosnahan
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino
Rachel Brosnahan
Alex Borstein
Robin Urdang
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Mathew Price, CAS, Production Sound Mixer Ron Bochar, Re-Recording Mixer George A. Lara, Foley Mixer David Bolton, ADR Mixer Stewart Lerman, Music Mixer
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Executive Producer Daniel Palladino, Executive Producer Dhana Rivera Gilbert, Co-Executive Producer Sheila Lawrence, Producer
Jane Lynch
Luke Kirby
Alex Borstein
Tony Shalhoub
Rachel Brosnahan
Robin Urdang, Music Supervisor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Music Supervisor Daniel Palladino, Music Supervisor
Jerry DeCarlo, Hair Department Head Jon Jordon, Key Hair Peg Schierholz, Personal (Rachel Brosnahan) Christine Cantrell, Background Hair Sabanna Majeed, Background Hair
Tim Streeto
Donna Zakowska, Costume Designer Marina Reti, Assistant Costume Designer Tim McKelvey, Costume Supervisor
M. David Mullen, ASC
Cindy Tolan
Bill Groom, Production Designer Neil Prince, Supervising Art Director Ellen Christiansen, Set Decorator
Kate Sanford, ACE
Jerry DeCarlo, John Jordan, Peg Schierholz
Patricia Regan, Claus Lulla, Joseph A. Campayno
Tony Shalhoub
Rachel Brosnahan
Rufus Sewell
Marin Hinkle
Alex Borstein