Critically acclaimed comedy series "The Rehearsal" returned with fresh and funny new ways to entertain.

The Rehearsal premiered on HBO on July 15, 2022 to critical acclaim. Nathan Fielder’s interesting and hilarious series, The Rehearsal is now returning for Season 2. The second season premiered yesterday on April 20, 2025. Season 2 was renewed for a second season ahead of the season one finale in August 2022 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

If you aren’t yet familiar with the series, The Rehearsal explores the lengths one man will go to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?

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In season two, the urgency of Fielder’s project grows as he decides to put his resources toward an issue that affects us all. This comedy series will have 6 episodes in season 2.

Season 2 episode list, release date, and synopsis are below:

• Season 2, Episode 1: “Gotta Have Fun”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  Nathan decides to put his resources into something big.
  

• Season 2, Episode 2: “Star Potential”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  In his search for a solution, Nathan draws from his past.

• Season 2, Episode 3: “Pilot’s Code”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 4 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  Nathan experiments on animals – and himself.
  Written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola; Directed by Nathan Fielder.

• Season 2, Episode 4: “Kissme”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 11 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  A young man’s romantic life poses a challenge for Nathan.
  

• Season 2, Episode 5: “Washington”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 18 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  Nathan heads to Washington.
  

• Season 2, Episode 6: “My Controls”
  Debuts: SUNDAY, MAY 25 (10:30 p.m. ET on Max and following the airing of “The Righteous Gemstones” on HBO)
  Season finale. Nathan makes a big bet.

Nathan Fielder is the star, writer, director and executive producer. Executive produced by Eric Notarnicola, Dave Paige, and Christie Smith & Dan McManus for Rise Management; co-executive produced by Kris Eber and Carrie Kemper; produced by Adam Locke-Norton. Additional writers include Eric Notarnicola, Carrie Kemper and Adam Locke-Norton.