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Here's where you'll find Spoilers & Sneak Previews from Season II. Do not look further than this headline if you don't want to know what's coming up, or what you might have missed! You have been warned!!!!!

On the left are spoilers/synopsis from Futon Critic, while the ones on the right are from a variety of different sources.

Courtesy of The Futon Critic (www.thefutoncritic.com):

Air Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Episode Title: (#206) "Home Seized Home"

"Home Seized Home" Jack and Marin decide to move in together, but the happy couple doesn't anticipate the difficulty of merging their different lifestyles. Meanwhile, Jane is on a mission to get her marriage to Sam announced in the coveted New York Times; Patrick gets an adrenaline rush while flying Buzz's plane and wants to experience more, much to Celia's chagrin; and after doing a favor for Sara, Theresa has a surprise announcement for her unsuspecting husband, Ben.

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Air Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Episode Title: (#207) "Read Between the Minds"

"Read Between the Minds" -- Jack is feeling very amorous towards Marin, but she fears that it may be for the wrong reasons. After Patrick's adventure-seeking stunt, Celia throws him in jail and he takes full advantage of his "right to remain silent." Marin, Jack and Jerome are off to New York to celebrate Sam and Jane's wedding. And Sam is surprised when he learns the truth about Jane's parents (Debbie Lee Carrington and Danny Woodburn).

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Air Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Episode Title: (#208) "A Tale of Two Kidneys
 

Guest Stars include Kelli Williams, Mario Cantone, Currie Graham and Diego Klattenhoff as "Ivan"

"A Tale of Two Kidneys" -- Upon Marin and Jack's return from New York , they discover Cash is in the hospital and needs a kidney transplant. Terri (Mario Cantone) still feels guilty for Patrick's being struck by lightning because of the bobby pin he put in his hair at the wedding. Patrick continues to be upset with Celia for putting him in jail, and Celia is having issues with Dick's (Currie Graham) smothering ways. Meanwhile, Ben's sexy, young, new hockey player, Ivan (Diego Klattenhoff), arrives in Elmo and is immediately enamored with Annie.

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Air Date: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Episode Title: (#209) "Get a Life"

"Get a Life" -- Morgan Fairchild comes to Elmo to sing the national anthem at the opening game for Ben's hockey team. After running into Marin and getting swept up by how living in Elmo has changed her life, she decides she wants to buy Marin's life rights for a movie. Also, now that Terri (Mario Cantone) will be donating his kidney to Cash (Scott Elrod), Terri wants them to bond before the transplant surgery. Meanwhile Sara discovers Eric's (Nicholas Lea) band is more popular than she thought -- especially when she meets his fan club, The Pastorettes; Patrick meets a wing woman who has designs on him; and Buzz breaks his promise to Mai and bets on the hockey game.

Stars Anne Heche as Marin Frist, Abraham Benrubi as Ben Thomasson, Emily Bergl as Annie O'Donnell, Seana Kofoed as Jane, Suleka Mathew as Sara, Derek Richardson as Patrick Bachelor, Cynthia Stevenson as Celia Bachelor, Sarah Strange as Theresa, Lauren Tom as Mai Washington, James Tupper as Jack Slattery and John Amos as Buzz Washington.

Guest starring are Morgan Fairchild as herself, Mario Cantone as Terri, Scott Elrod as Cash, Nicholas Lea as Eric, Diego Klattenhoff as Ivan, Bayne Gibby as Greta, Timothy Webber as Jerome, April Amber Telek as pushy broad, Peter Huck as hot guy and Tiffani Timms as hot blonde.
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Episode Title: (#210) "Wander/Lust"
Air Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
 
"Wander/Lust"
 
Since Marin has yet to meet Julia (Kelli Williams), Jack invites her and her husband, Jim (Josh Stamberg), to their home. Over dinner the couples learn some surprising things about themselves. Meanwhile Jane has mixed feelings about the diamond engagement ring that Sam (Ty Olsson) gives her from the sanitation department's lost & found, Mai learns some disappointing news about Buzz, and Annie finds Patrick in a compromising position with Ivan's (Diego Klattenhoff) wingwoman, Greta (Bayne Gibby).

Stars Anne Heche as Marin Frist, Abraham Benrubi as Ben Thomasson, Emily Bergl as Annie O'Donnell, Seana Kofoed as Jane, Suleka Mathew as Sara, Derek Richardson as Patrick Bachelor, Cynthia Stevenson as Celia Bachelor, Sarah Strange as Theresa, Lauren Tom as Mai Washington, James Tupper as Jack Slattery and John Amos as Buzz Washington.

Guest starring are Ty Olsson as Sam, Kelli Williams as Julia, Diego Klattenhoff as Ivan, Josh Stamberg as Jim, Don Thompson as Cabbie, Bayne Gibby as Greta, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Trevor Roberts as Joe, Crystal Verge as department head and Teach Grant as bookie.

"Wander/Lust" was written by Jenny Bicks and directed by John Badham.
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Air Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Episode Title: (#211) "Kiss and Don't Tell"

"Kiss and Don't Tell"
 
When Cash is discharged from the hospital, Marin asks Jack if it would be OK to let him convalesce in their house. Patrick's life discovery trip takes him to New York, where he gets a job with Jane's company. Meanwhile, Jane is trying to woo Pilar (Sofa Vergara) who, like Marin, writes relationship books. Back in Elmo, Celia adjusts to the newly-separated Mai living in her home, and Buzz takes a job at the inn in Patrick's absence to try and pay off his gambling debt.

Stars Anne Heche as Marin Frist, Abraham Benrubi as Ben Thomasson, Emily Bergl as Annie O'Donnell, Seana Kofoed as Jane, Suleka Mathew as Sara, Derek Richardson as Patrick Bachelor, Cynthia Stevenson as Celia Bachelor, Sarah Strange as Theresa, Lauren Tom as Mai Washington, James Tupper as Jack Slattery and John Amos as Buzz Washington.

Guest starring are Sofa Vergara as Sofa, Scott Elrod as Cash, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Deanna Milligan as pointy shoes, Denalda Williams as Tippy and Janet Pinnick as waitress.

"Kiss and Don't Tell" was written by Chris Dingess and directed by Sandy Smolan.
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These are synopsis (with cast, writers, etc.) from when it started back up on Feb. 27th. A few spoilers (or sneak previews) in addition to others on this page. Enjoy!

26  - Charity Case (Feb/27/2008)

Cash's secret is known by all after being discovered by Marin. Eric and Sara begin a "completely chaste" relationship after moving in together. While preparing the move to New York, Jane tosses out one of Sam's favorite shirts. Meanwhile, Annie and Celia are sadden and perplexed by Patrick's amnesia and new personality.

Guest Stars: Lesley Ewen as Hospital woman, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Ty Olsson as Sam, Nicholas Lea as Pastor Eric, Scott Elrod as Cash, Mario Cantone as Terri Romano

Director: Robert Berlinger  -- Writer: David S. Rosenthal
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27 - Sonata in Three Parts (Mar/05/2008)

The search for Jack is called off by the Coast Guard, leaving Marin in shock and those of Elmo depressed. Meanwhile, the doctor gives Cash bad news, Eric and Sara find that their home is not as spacious as they thought, Patrick dates someone other than Annie, and Jerome and Mai reveal secrets about themselves that no one is aware of.
 
Guest Stars: Keith Gordey as Man, Elyse Levesque as Tricia, Grayson Golka as Matty, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Nicholas Lea as Pastor Eric, Scott Elrod as Cash
 
Director: Joanna Kerns -- Writer: Cara Dipaolo
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28 - Home Seized Home (Mar/12/2008)

Jack and Marin decide to move in together, but the happy couple doesn't anticipate the difficulty of merging their different lifestyles. Meanwhile, Jane is on a mission to get her marriage to Sam announced in the coveted New York Times; Patrick gets an adrenaline rush while flying Buzz's plane and wants to experience more, much to Celia's chagrin; and after doing a favor for Sara, Theresa has a surprise announcement for her unsuspecting husband, Ben.
 
Guest Stars: Timothy Webber as Jerome, Ty Olsson as Sam, Scott Elrod as Cash

Director: Dean White   --  Writer: Jennie Snyder 
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29  - Read Between the Minds (Mar/19/2008)

Jack is feeling very amorous towards Marin, but she fears that it may be for the wrong reasons. After Patrick's adventure-seeking stunt, Celia throws him in jail and he takes full advantage of his "right to remain silent." Marin, Jack and Jerome are off to New York to celebrate Sam and Jane's wedding. And Sam is surprised when he learns the truth about Jane's parents.
 
Guest Stars: Jason O'Mara as Stuart, Scott Elrod as Cash, Ty Olsson as Sam, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Debbie Lee Carrington as Karen, Peter Wingfield as Dr. Harbeck, Danny Woodburn as Steve

Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Padma L. Atluri

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A Tale of Two Kidneys, airing March 26, 2008
 
After Marin and Jack return from New York City, they learn Cash is in the hospital and needs a kidney transplant. Meanwhile, Terri expresses guilt for his part in Patrick being struck by lightning, Patrick is upset with Celia, who is being smothered by Dick, and of the hockey players on Ben's team becomes smitten with Annie. 
 
Writer: Michael L. Kramer --
Director: Robert Berlinger
 
Star: Derek Richardson (Patrick Bachelor),  Sarah Strange (Theresa),  Emily Bergl (Annie O'Donnell),  Cynthia Stevenson (Celia Bachelor),  Suleka Mathew (Sara Jackson),  James Tupper (Jack Slattery),  John Amos (Buzz Washington),  Abraham Benrubi (Ben Thomasson),  Anne Heche (Marin Frist),  Lauren Tom (Mai Washington),  Seana Kofoed (Jane)
 
Recurring Role: Mario Cantone (Terri Romano),  Mario Cantone (Dick),  Scott Elrod (Cash),  Timothy Webber (Jerome)
 
Guest Star: Kelli Williams (Julia),  Diego Klattenhoff (Ivan),  Roman Podhora (Coach),  Lossen Chambers (Nurse),  Andrew Friedman (Dr. Thompson)  

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Get A Life  First aired: 4/2/2008

Morgan Fairchild guest-stars as herself when she arrives in Elmo to sing the national anthem at the opening game for Ben's hockey team, and then decides she wants to buy the rights to Marin's life to be made into a movie. Meanwhile, a kidney donor for Cash is found and Sara discovers Eric's band has a fan club. 
 
Star: Derek Richardson (Patrick Bachelor),  Sarah Strange (Theresa),  James Tupper (Jack Slattery),  John Amos (Buzz Washington),  Abraham Benrubi (Ben Thomasson),  Anne Heche (Marin Frist),  Suleka Mathew (Sara Jackson),  Emily Bergl (Annie O'Donnell),  Cynthia Stevenson (Celia Bachelor),  Lauren Tom (Mai Washington),  Seana Kofoed (Jane)
 
Recurring Role: Mario Cantone (Terri),  Scott Elrod (Cash),  Nicholas Lea (Eric),  Timothy Webber (Jerome)
 
Guest Star: Morgan Fairchild (Herself),  Diego Klattenhoff (Ivan),  Bayne Gibby (Greta),  April Amber Telek (Pushy Broad),  Peter Huck (Hot Guy),  Tiffani Timms (Hot Blonde)
 
Writer:  Anna Fricke  -- Director: Joanna Kerns
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32. Wander/Lust   -- First aired: 4/16/2008

Jack invites Julia and her husband to dinner with Marin so the two women can meet each other. Meanwhile, Sam gives Jane an engagement that he found in an unlikely place, and Annie catches Patrick in a compromising situation.

Guest star: Ty Olsson (Sam), Timothy Webber (Jerome) , Josh Stamberg (Jim), Don Thompson (Cabbie), Kelli Williams (Julia), Diego Klattenhoff (Ivan Palachinke), Crystal Verge (Department Head), Teach Grant (Bookie), Bayne Gibby (Greta), Trevor Roberts (Joe)
 
Writer: Jenny Bicks 
Director: John Badham
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33. Kiss and Don't Tell  -- First aired: 4/23/2008

Marin wants Cash to recuperate in her home after he is released from the hospital. Patrick gets a job in New York with Jane's company as Jane pursues another client who also writes relationship books. Meanwhile, Mai moves in with Celia, and Buzz steps in for Patrick at the inn so he can earn enough money to pay off his gambling debts.
 
Guest star: Timothy Webber (Jerome), Scott Elrod (Cash) , Sofía Vergara (Sofía), Deanna Milligan (Pointy Shoes), Janet Pinnick (Waitress), Denalda Williams (Tippy)
 
Writer: Chris Dingess
Director: Sandy Smolan
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