State of the Union — Series 2
10 episodesFirst aired 14 February 2022
In season two, liberal campaigning Ellen drags her traditional, self-made husband Scott out of his comfort zone and into a hipster Connecticut coffee shop, where they have 10 minutes before their marriage counseling session to drink a coffee, gather their thoughts and argue about everything from Quakerism to pronouns. Amongst the bickering they also discuss betrayals from their past, how they're changing as people, and what the future of their relationship might look like in a changing world.
E1The Laws of Grammar
4.7Feb 202211m
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
E2Why Quake?
4.7Feb 202210m
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
E3Big Mustard
4.7Feb 202210m
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
E4Prison Thoughts
4.7Feb 202210m
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
E5Led Zeppelin's Accountant
4.7Feb 202211m
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
E6Intimacy Kit
4.7Feb 202210m
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
E7The Road Most Travelled
4.7Feb 202211m
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
E8Facetime TV
4.7Feb 202211m
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
E9Kopi Iuwak
4.7Feb 202212m
Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.
E10The Last Box
4.7Feb 202213m
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.