It's a Living

Season 2

This half-hour situation comedy centered on a small group of waitresses working at a first class restaurant. A stern female supervisor and a young male piano player are also added into the mix.

Where to Watch Season 2

14 Episodes

Boys of Summer
E1
Episode 1Boys of SummerThe staff becomes infected with baseball fever, after a baseball team invades the restaurant.
All My Son
E2
Episode 2All My SonSonny is surprised when a woman from his past surprises him with news that she's been thinking about him for the past 10 years. However, he is flabbergasted to learn the reason she been thinking of him, he's the father of her 10-year-old child.
Of Mace and Men
E3
Episode 3Of Mace and MenAfter Maggie is mugged, the waitress go to lengths to protect themselves and begin carrying mace. However, after Dot is targeted in the parking garage, she defends herself, but the mugger responds by taking her to court.
The Wedding
E4
Episode 4The WeddingA wedding being held at the restaurant is interrupted when the groom spots an old flame across the room, Cassie.
Second Time Around, Almost
E5
Episode 5Second Time Around, AlmostJan's ex-husband re-enters her life and fans an old flame in Jan, that she thought went out years ago.
Off the Top
E6
Episode 6Off the TopThe entire staff gets disheartening news when it is announced that the restaurant has been sold and will be turned into a fitness center. This leads everyone to face the reality and depression of unemployment lines, job applications and interviews. That is except Sonny, who has seemingly been hired at another restaurant.
Mann is Mann
E7
Episode 7Mann is MannSonny's brother, Buddy, flies into town and instantly disrupts Sonny's life when he moves in with him. Buddy quickly becomes an unwelcome houseguest, one whom Sonny is hesitant to kick out.
Jealousy or Mildred Fierce
E8
Episode 8Jealousy or Mildred FierceThe girls and especially Nancy make strenuous efforts to keep Dennis from falling apart when his wife leaves him.
Young Love
E9
Episode 9Young LoveA romance develops between 33 year old Jan and Maggie's 23 year old brother.
The Garden of Countess Natasha
E10
Episode 10The Garden of Countess NatashaDot's new play opens and the rest of the staff have no good reviews to give her.
Falling in Love Again
E11
Episode 11Falling in Love AgainDot suggests Maggie join her theatre ensemble to keep herself occupied and she finds herself falling for the director. A pair of restaurant robbers are expected to hit Above the Top, so a detective goes undercover as a busboy for three nights.
Horsing Around
E12
Episode 12Horsing AroundGambling fever strikes after Jan overhears a tip from a jockey eating at the restaurant and her and Maggie begin betting. The others quickly become miffed at not being let in. Later, the jockey returns and Maggie overhears him order the special (number 7) and mistakes that number for the winner of the next race. All is well as that horse wins.
Strange Bedfellows
E13
Episode 13Strange BedfellowsDot's in the hospital with a relentless cheery roommate while the hotel is swamped with WWII veterans.
A Farewell to Arm
E14
Episode 14A Farewell to ArmOn the day of the biggest date of her life, Jan literally gets stuck at Maggie's garage sale.