Season 2 of Austin & Ally was announced on March 12, 2012 by Disney Channel. Production for the season began on June 4, 2012. It premiered on October 7, 2012. The full season consisted of 26 episodes.
Plot
Austin, Ally, Dez and Trish – aka Team Austin - are heading for the top! This best friend foursome continues to face the up and downs of trying to make it big in the music business.
Cast
Main Cast
- Ross Lynch as Austin Moon
- Laura Marano as Ally Dawson
- Raini Rodriguez as Trish De la Rosa
- Calum Worthy as Dez Wade
Recurring Cast
- Richard Whiten as Jimmy Starr
- Kiersey Clemons as Kira Starr
- Andy Milder as Lester Dawson
- John Paul Green as Chuck McCoy
- Cole Sand as Nelson
- Julia Campbell as Penny Dawson
- Aubrey K. Miller as Megan Simms
- Russ Marchand as Jett Deely
- Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Val Crawford
Episodes
Image | No. | Ep. | Title | Original air date | Prod. code | ||
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20 | 1 | "Costumes & Courage" | October 7, 2012 | 201 | |||
Austin’s new record label owner Jimmy Starr invites him to perform at the Starr Records Halloween party, where he will perform a duet with a famous musician to Ally’s new song. However, when Dez and Trish's ghost-hunting mission goes awry, the musician is unable to perform and Ally steps in to save the day. | |||||||
21 | 2 | "Backups & Breakups" | October 14, 2012 | 202 | |||
Trish’s new boyfriend, Trent, auditions for a role as Austin’s backup dancer and she decides to keep their relationship a secret so as not to influence Team Austin’s decision. However, when Ally sees Trent flirting with another girl, she has to decide whether or not to tell Trish. | |||||||
22 | 3 | "Magazines & Made-Up Stuff" | October 28, 2012 | 205 | |||
Trish books Austin the cover of a popular teen magazine, but when the journalist shows up, everyone realizes Trish has embellished Austin's hobbies, skills and interests. | |||||||
23 | 4 | "Parents & Punishments" | November 4, 2012 | 206 | |||
Ally accidentally gives away all of the instruments in the Sonic Boom so Ally, Austin, Trish and Dez decide to host a fundraiser in order to get the money needed to buy the instruments back. However, when Austin gets grounded for bad grades, the gang is left needing a backup plan. | |||||||
24 | 5 | "Crybabies & Cologne" | November 11, 2012 | 204 | |||
Trent tries to make up with Team Austin, but then steals Austin's new song and puts a version on the internet under the name T-Fame. Austin decides to teach him a lesson. | |||||||
25 | 6 | "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year" | December 7, 2012 | 211 | |||
Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez travel to Times Square where Austin is booked to perform on New Year’s Eve. When they can’t get through New York City’s crowded streets, Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage and to ultimately have Austin record one of her songs. | |||||||
26 | 7 | "Ferris Wheels & Funky Breath" | January 13, 2013 | 203 | |||
Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez are excited to make their first big budget music video, but when Kira, a girl with terrible breath, gets hired to play Austin's love interest, the gang must find a way to finish the video without hurting Kira's feelings. | |||||||
27 | 8 | "Girlfriends & Girl Friends" | January 27, 2013 | 207 | |||
Ally, Trish and Dez step in to help when Austin decides he wants to ask Jimmy Starr’s daughter, Kira, out on a date. However, when Ally helps Austin on a pretend date, she starts to realize she may have feelings for him. | |||||||
28 | 9 | "Campers & Complications" | February 17, 2013 | 208 | |||
When Ally’s old summer camp friend Elliott comes to town to pay a visit, he and Ally spend a lot of time catching up and reminiscing about the past. Though Austin is now dating Kira, he suddenly finds himself jealous of Ally’s friendship with Elliott. | |||||||
29 | 10 | "Chapters & Choices" | February 24, 2013 | 209 | |||
When Ally’s mom comes home to host a book release party, Ally works up the courage to finally conquer her stage fright and performs a duet with Austin at the event. Austin & Ally also wrestle with their feelings for each other. | |||||||
30 | 11 | "Partners & Parachutes" | March 17, 2013 | 210 | |||
After talking to her mom and Trish about Austin, Ally decides to focus on her music career now that she's conquered her stage fright. Meanwhile, Austin is unsure about his friendship with Kira. | |||||||
31 | 12 | "Freaky Friends & Fan Fiction" | April 7, 2013 | 217 | |||
Dez buys an antique typewriter from Trish to use for a story writing competition, only to discover that it's magical, and anything he writes actually happens. | |||||||
32 | 13 | "Couples & Careers" | May 5, 2013 | 212 | |||
When Austin & Ally decide to become an “official couple,” they agree to separate their professional relationship from their personal relationship. This is much easier said than done when their dating ultimately impacts their song writing. | |||||||
33 | 14 | "Spas & Spices" | May 19, 2013 | 213 | |||
Trish gets a job at a spa and invites Ally for some treatments before an upcoming photo shoot. Meanwhile, Austin accidentally drops Ally's necklace in a pot of chili that Dez is preparing for a chili contest. | |||||||
34 | 15 | "Solos & Stray Kitties" | June 2, 2013 | 214 | |||
Trish books an audition for Ally, who discovers she’s performing with an all-girl band and not as a soloist. In attempt to save the day, Austin, Dez and Trish band together and cause a distraction so Ally can sing solo. | |||||||
35 | 16 | "Boy Songs & Badges" | June 8, 2013 | 218 | |||
Austin tries to write a song on his own when Ally faces a tight deadline to complete songs for her demo reel. | |||||||
36 | 17 | "Tracks & Troubles" | June 23, 2013 | 216 | |||
Jimmy signs his daughter, Kira, as the newest recording artist to his label. When Kira has her first performance, she wants to sing one of Ally’s songs, but Ally wants to sing it herself. Meanwhile, Austin accidentally records over one of Kira’s demos for her new album, and Jimmy thinks Austin and Ally are trying to sabotage Kira’s career. | |||||||
37 | 18 | "Viral Videos & Very Bad Dancing" | July 14, 2013 | 219 | |||
Ally is nominated as one of Miami's best new artists and attends a party with Austin, Trish and Dez to celebrate. But when she performs her signature dance a top producer warns her that it could prevent her from winning. | |||||||
38 | 19 | "Tunes & Trials" | July 19, 2013 | 220 | |||
Austin writes a song about a girl and after it becomes a musical sensation, fans begin to question who it's about. In response, Val sues Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez, claiming that the song was stolen from her newest artist and the matter heads to court where the foursome decides to represent. | |||||||
39 | 20 | "Future Sounds & Festival Songs" | July 28, 2013 | 226 | |||
When Austin and Ally are transported to a fantastical future, they realize that advanced technology can feel less personal when it comes to song writing, and learn to appreciate the traditional process. | |||||||
40 | 21 | "Sports & Sprains" | August 4, 2013 | 221 | |||
It's Spirit Week at Marino High School and Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez decide to become more involved in their school's extracurricular activities. Austin decides to join the basketball team after realizing he wants to be known for more than his music career. However, after he injures himself in a game, the foursome must figure out a way to save his upcoming school performance. Meanwhile, Dez joins the cheerleading squad and competes against his arch rival Chuck for "Yell King." | |||||||
41 | 22 | "Beach Bums & Bling" | August 11, 2013 | 215 | |||
When Austin discovers that a man playing guitar for change at the mall is one of his old rock n' roll heroes, he convinces Ally, Trish and Dez to help get the rocker back on his feet and become famous again. Meanwhile, Trish struggles with the responsibilities of being a successful business owner. | |||||||
42 | 23 | "Family & Feuds" | September 1, 2013 | 223 | |||
When Austin, Ally and Trish join Dez at a birthday celebration for his younger sister, they are surprised to learn that her new boyfriend is Dez's nemesis Chuck. In an effort to end the longstanding grudge, the gang devises a plan to make both Dez and Chuck think they are in the middle of a zombie apocalypse and must work together as a team to survive. | |||||||
43 | 24 | "Moon Week & Mentors" | September 15, 2013 | 222 | |||
Austin and Ally are asked to be celebrity judges on a singing competition show that is celebrating "Austin Moon Week." Ally takes a contestant under her wing that reminds her of her former, shy self and she and Austin work to make the girl a top contender. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez try and create the most impressive fan signs in an effort to be seen on TV. | |||||||
44 | 25 | "Real Life & Reel Life" | September 22, 2013 | 224 | |||
When Dez and Trish decide to make a movie about Austin and Ally, they bring up unknown issues in Austin & Ally’s musical partnership that strain the duo’s current friendship. Trish and Dez are left to bring Austin and Ally back together as a team while still finishing their movie. | |||||||
45 | 26 | "Fresh Starts & Farewells" | September 29, 2013 | 225 | |||
Ally, Trish and Dez join Austin on his first national tour. However, after performing as his opening act in Miami, Ally receives an offer to launch her own music career and must decide whether to leave or stay on tour with her friends. |
Trivia
- Some of the full versions of the songs from this season were not released as the second Austin & Ally soundtrack, Turn It Up, consisted mostly of songs from season 3.
- This season has the most number of episodes than the other seasons. (Season 1 had 19 episodes, Season 3 had 22 and Season 4 had 20)
- Laura Marano, who played Ally had her first kiss this season.
- Kira Starr makes her first appearance this season.
- Austin and Ally first realize that they have feelings towards each other this season, even sharing their first kiss in "Chapters & Choices".
- This season had a crossover ("Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year") with Jessie.