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Original network | Fox |
Original release | September 20, 2016 present | –
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The second season of the comedy horror television series Scream Queens originally aired on Fox in the United States. It premiered on September 20, 2016.
On January 15, 2016, Fox renewed the series for a second season,[1] Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Keke Palmer, Niecy Nash, Glen Powell and Jamie Lee Curtis reprised their roles. The second season takes place in a hospital.[2][3]
Cast
Main
- Emma Roberts as Chanel Oberlin
- Kirstie Alley as Ingrid Marie Hoffel
- Taylor Lautner as Dr. Cassidy Cascade
- Lea Michele as Hester Ulrich / Chanel #6
- Abigail Breslin as Libby Putney / Chanel #5
- Keke Palmer as Zayday Williams
- Billie Lourd as Sadie Swenson / Chanel #3
- James Earl as Chamberlain Jackson
- John Stamos as Dr. Brock Holt
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Cathy Munsch
Recurring
- Glen Powell as Chad Radwell
- Trilby Glover as Jane Hollis
- Jerry O'Connell as Dr. Mike
- Laura Bell Bundy as Nurse Thomas
- Andy Erikson as Marguerite Honeywell / Chanel #7
- Riley McKenna Weinstein as Daria Janssen / Chanel #8
- Moira O'Neill as Addison / Chanel #9
- Dahlya Glick as Andrea / Chanel #10
- Jeremy Batiste As Bill Hollis
Special guest stars
- Niecy Nash as Denise Hemphill
- Colton Haynes as Tyler
- Brooke Shields as Dr. Scarlett Lovin
Guest stars
- Cecily Strong as Catherine Hobart
- Brian Baumgartner as Richard
- Kevin Bigley as Randal
- Cheri Oteri as Sheila Baumgartner
- Alec Mapa as Lynn Johnstone
- Ivar Brogger as Mitch Mitchum
- Pablo Castelblanco as Tristan St. Pierre / Chanel Pour Homme
- Cathy Marks as Midge / Chanel #11
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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14 | 1 | "Scream Again" | Brad Falchuk | Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk & Ian Brennan | September 20, 2016 | 2AYD01 | 2.17[4] |
15 | 2 | "Warts and All" | Bradley Buecker | Brad Falchuk | September 27, 2016 | 2AYD02 | 1.70[5] |
16 | 3 | "Handidates" | Barbara Brown | Ian Brennan | October 11, 2016 | 2AYD03 | 1.59[6] |
17 | 4 | "Halloween Blues" | Loni Peristere | Brad Falchuk | October 18, 2016 | 2AYD04 | 1.43[7] |
18 | 5 | "Chanel Pour Homme-icide" | Barbara Brown | Ian Brennan | November 15, 2016 | 2AYD05 | 1.44[8] |
19 | 6 | "Blood Drive" | Mary Wigmore | Brad Falchuk | November 22, 2016 | 2AYD06 | 1.15[9] |
20 | 7 | "The Hand" | Barbara Brown | Ian Brennan | November 29, 2016 | 2AYD07 | 1.33[10] |
21 | 8 | "Rapunzel, Rapunzel"[11] | Jamie Lee Curtis | Unknown | December 6, 2016 | 2AYD08 | N/A |
22 | 9 | "Lovin the D"[12] | Unknown | Unknown | December 13, 2016 | 2AYD09 | N/A |
Casting
In June 2016, John Stamos, Taylor Lautner and James Earl joined the cast of the series, portraying doctors and employees at the hospital, respectively.[13][14][15][16][17]
In July 2016, Colton Haynes and Cecily Strong were announced to guest star in the season.[18][19] That same month, Jerry O'Connell and Laura Bell Bundy were announced to have recurring roles.[20] In August 2016, it was announced Cheri Oteri would also guest star.[21] In September 2016, Kirstie Alley was cast in the series.[22] In November 2016, Brooke Shields was announced to guest star in the series.[23]
Reception
Critical response
The second season of Scream Queens has received positive reviews, with critics labelling it a big improvement over the previous season. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 83% approval rating with an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 6 reviews.[24]
Ratings
No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
DVR (18–49) |
DVR viewers (millions) |
Total (18–49) |
Total viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Scream Again" | September 20, 2016 | 1.0/3 | 2.17[4] | 0.7 | 1.47 | 1.7 | 3.64[25] |
2 | "Warts and All" | September 27, 2016 | 0.7/3 | 1.70[5] | 0.7 | 1.20 | 1.4 | 2.90[26] |
3 | "Handidates" | October 11, 2016 | 0.7/2 | 1.59[6] | — | 0.99 | — | 2.58[27] |
4 | "Halloween Blues" | October 18, 2016 | 0.6/2 | 1.43[7] | 0.5 | 0.96 | 1.1 | 2.39[28] |
5 | "Chanel Pour Homme-icide" | November 15, 2016 | 0.6/2 | 1.42[29] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
6 | "Blood Drive" | November 22, 2016 | 0.5/2 | 1.15[9] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
7 | "The Hand" | November 29, 2016 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
8 | "Rapunzel, Rapunzel" | December 6, 2016 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
9 | "Lovin the D" | December 13, 2016 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References
- ^ Fox press release (January 15, 2016). ""Scream Queens" Renewed For a Second Season". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "'Scream Queens' Renewed at Fox, Season 2 Will Be Set in Hospital". Variety. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ "Scream Queens on Twitter". Twitter.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (September 21, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'NCIS,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' adjust up, 'This Is Us' & 'Bull' steady". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (September 28, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'The Voice' adjusts up, 'Scream Queens' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (October 12, 2016). "'American Housewife' and 'The Voice' adjust up, 'Chicago Fire,' 'SHIELD' and 'Real O'Neals' down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (October 19, 2016). "'American Housewife' and 'The Voice' adjust up, 'Chicago Fire,' 'SHIELD' and 'Real O'Neals' down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (November 16, 2016). "TV Ratings Tuesday: 'This Is Us,' 'The Flash,' 'Fresh Off the Boat' all improve". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (November 23, 2016). "'American Housewife' adjusts up, everything else holds: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (December 1, 2016). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'American Housewife' adjust up, 'No Tomorrow' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "(SQ-208) "Rapunzel, Rapunzel"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "(SQ-209) "Lovin The D"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 16, 2016). "John Stamos Joins Season 2 of Fox's 'Scream Queens'". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 16, 2016). "John Stamos Joins Scream Queens Season 2 as Series Regular". TVLine.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Ge, Linda (June 23, 2016). "'Scream Queens' Adds 'Twilight' Star Taylor Lautner to Season 2 Cast". The Wrap. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 23, 2016). "Taylor Lautner Joins Scream Queens Season 2 as Series Regular". TVLine.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Hearon, Sarah (June 24, 2016). "TVLine Items: Glee Grad to Scream Queens, Bravo Awards Show and More". TVLine.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Stack, Tim (July 22, 2016). "Scream Queens exclusive: Colton Haynes checking into season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2016). "'SNL's Cecily Strong To Guest Star On 'Scream Queens' Season 2 – Comic-Con". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (2016-07-28). "'Scream Queens' Casts Jerry O'Connell, Laura Bell Bundy in Season 2". TVLine.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
- ^ Gleman, Vlada (August 23, 2016). "TVLine Items: Scream Queens Taps SNL Vet, Ray Romano Gets Shorty and More". TVLine.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Swift, Andy (September 12, 2016). "Kirstie Alley Joins Scream Queens as Series Regular in Season 2". TVLine.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Stack, Tim (November 15, 2016). "Scream Queens exclusive: Brooke Shields to appear in pivotal role". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "Scream Queens: Season 2 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 4, 2016). "'Designated Survivor' is your premiere week DVR champion: Broadcast Live +7 ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 11, 2016). "'Designated Survivor' posts more big DVR gains: Broadcast Live +7 ratings for Sept. 26-Oct. 2". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-10-16-2016/
- ^ Porter, Rick (November 4, 2016). "'This Is Us' and 'Agents of SHIELD' score in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 17-23". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-15-16/