Teen Mom 2 (TV Series)
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| Teen Mom 2 | ||
| Created by | Lauren Dolgen | |
| Starring | Jenelle Eason Chelsea DeBoer Kailyn Lowry Leah Messer Briana DeJesus | |
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Original language(s) | English | |
| No. of seasons | 8 | |
| No. of episodes | 124 | |
| Production | ||
| Executive producer(s) | Morgan J. Freeman Dia Sokol Savage Lauren Dolgen Kendra Macleod | |
| Running time | 60 minutes | |
| Production company(s) | 11th Street Productions | |
| Distributor | Viacom Media Networks | |
| Release | ||
| Original network | MTV | |
| Original release | January 11, 2011 – present | |
| Chronology | ||
| Preceded by | Teen Mom | |
| Followed by | Teen Mom 3 | |
| Related shows | 16 and Pregnant | |
| External links | ||
Teen Mom 2 is an American reality television series that premiered January 11, 2011, on MTV. It follows the lives of Jenelle Eason, Chelsea DeBoer, Kailyn Lowry, and Leah Messer from the second season of 16 and Pregnant as they navigate their first years of motherhood. The series also focuses on the themes of their changing relationships between family, friends, and boys, while highlighting the struggles of young mothers raising children. The seventh season premiered on March 21, 2016. In June 2017, it was announced that former Teen Mom 3 star, Briana DeJesus, would join the cast of Teen Mom 2.
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[edit] Overview and casting
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[edit] Timeline of cast members
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| Jenelle Eason | Main | ||||||||
| Chelsea DeBoer | Main | ||||||||
| Kailyn Lowry | Main | ||||||||
| Leah Messer | Main | ||||||||
| Briana DeJesus | Main | ||||||||
[edit] Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | |
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| 1 | 12 | January 11, 2011 | March 29, 2011 | |
| 2 | 12 | December 6, 2011 | February 14, 2012 | |
| 3 | 12 | November 12, 2012 | February 4, 2013 | |
| 4 | 12 | February 18, 2013 | April 29, 2013 | |
| 5 | 25 | January 21, 2014 | October 1, 2014 | |
| 6 | 12 | July 9, 2015 | September 24, 2015 | |
| 7A | 12 | March 21, 2016 | June 6, 2016 | |
| 7B | 13 | January 2, 2017 | March 20, 2017 | |
| 8 | 18 | July 17, 2017 | November 6, 2017 | |
[edit] Season 1 (2011)
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Nothing Stays the Same" | January 11, 2011 | 3.57 |
| Jenelle's partying forces her mom to take away custody of Jace. Leah tries to work things out with Corey, who is the father of her twins. Chelsea tries to get on track to graduate. Kailyn is heartbroken after her breakup with Jo. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "So Much to Lose" | January 18, 2011 | 3.65 |
| Leah breaks down when the health of one of her twins is in question. Chelsea starts hanging out with her ex-boyfriend. Kailyn starts dating a new guy, much to the dismay of her ex Jo. Jenelle tries to move back home. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Change of Heart" | January 25, 2011 | 4.04 |
| Over the 4th of July, Jo's parents give Kailyn an ultimatum; lose the new guy and focus on school or find a new place to live. Jenelle has a change of heart and agrees to surrender custody of Jace to her mom. Leah and Corey give it another shot and get back together. Chelsea tells her friend Megan that she's giving Adam another chance. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Moving In, Moving On" | February 1, 2011 | 3.79 |
| Kailyn is forced to borrow money from Jo to pay for school. Chelsea lets Adam move in so Aubree can have a normal family. Jenelle meets a new guy and spends the night with him. Leah and Corey decide to move in together and find their own place. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Too Much Too Fast" | February 8, 2011 | 3.44 |
| While Jenelle is trying to figure out how to pay for school, she breaks Barbara's rule again. Things get tough for Leah and Corey once she's stuck at home watching the girls full time. Adam moves in and Chelsea tries to hide it from her dad Randy. Kailyn starts school, but has to figure out where she and Isaac should live when she is kicked out of Jo's home. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Taking Sides" | February 15, 2011 | 3.70 |
| Adam and Megan's fighting gets worse and he forces her to move out. Barbara helps Jenelle and invites her to Jace's first birthday. Leah and Corey's romance heats up. Kailyn moves back in with Jo's parents. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Switching Gears" | February 22, 2011 | 4.00 |
| Corey shocks Leah with a marriage proposal, but things get hard when they get bad news about Ali's health. Chelsea tries to shift her focus back on school. Kailyn gets another job so she can move out. Jenelle and Kieffer have to find a place to live. | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "Pushing The Limit" | March 1, 2011 | 3.43 |
| Jenelle and Kieffer ask Barbara if they can move in with her. Chelsea’s dad strains her to have Adam to find a job. Kailyn starts dating her ex without telling Jo. Leah and Corey put the wedding on hold to bring Ali in for an MRI. | ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Slippery Slope" | March 8, 2011 | 3.71 |
| Jo confronts Kailyn about dating Jordan behind his back and she moves in with her mom. Leah and Corey plan for their wedding when they get good news about Ali. Jenelle and Kieffer plan to run off to New Jersey. Things between Chelsea and Adam crumble. | ||||
| 10 | 10 | "Two Steps Forward" | March 15, 2011 | 4.52 |
| Leah and Corey fight when she reconsiders the wedding. Chelsea breaks up with Adam and celebrates with friends by going to a Lady Gaga concert. Jenelle and Kieffer enjoy themselves in New Jersey until Barbara realizes her credit cards are missing. Kailyn settles into life at her mom's house, but can't get her belongings back from Jo. | ||||
| 11 | 11 | "One Step Back" | March 22, 2011 | 4.39 |
| Chelsea attempts to stay busy by studying for her GED, but gets distracted when she meets a new guy. Jenelle faces the consequences of taking her mom’s credit cards. Kailyn focuses on college and files for a custody agreement with Jo. Having to take Ali to another doctor only days before their wedding, Corey and Leah get closer. | ||||
| 12 | 12 | "Judgement Day" | March 29, 2011 | 4.59 |
| Chelsea plans for Aubree's birthday, while Randy tries to keep Adam from coming. Jenelle is arrested for breaking and entering, and sees Kieffer as a bad influence. Kailyn signs a custody agreement. Leah and Corey get married. | ||||
[edit] Season 2 (2011-12)
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[edit] Season 3 (2012-13)
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[edit] Season 4 (2013)
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[edit] Season 5 (2014)
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[edit] Season 6 (2015)
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[edit] Season 7A (2016)
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[edit] Season 7B (2017)
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[edit] Season 8 (2017-18)
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[edit] Specials
| Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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| "Catching Up With 16 and Pregnant: The Girls of Teen Mom 2" | December 28, 2010 | N/A |
| Before Jenelle, Chelsea, Leah, and Kailyn return as teenage mothers, the audience is presented with a look at the most significant moments from 16 and Pregnant. | ||
| "Finale Special: Check Up with Dr. Drew" | April 5, 2011 | 3.64 |
| In this 2 hour special, Jenelle, Chelsea, Kailyn and Leah reflect on their first year of motherhood in the season finale, hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky. | ||
| "Unseen Moments" | April 12, 2011 | 1.74 |
| Dr. Drew Pinsky hosts this look at previously unseen moments of Season 1. | ||
