The Osbournes - Season 2 (2 DVD's)

The modern-day Addams Family returns for a second season of their landmark reality sitcom. Overexposure quickly wore out the Osbournes' welcome, but the season opener, "What Goes Up," is a reminder of the surreal circus that was their lightning-in-a-bottle 15 minutes of fame. Ozzy and Sharon attend the White House Correspondents' dinner, where Ozzy rates a mention by the president and receives a thundering ovation. Daughter Kelly performs "Papa Don't Preach" at the MTV Music Awards. And son Jack is thrilled that McDonald's has brought back the McRib. The next episode, "Must Come Down," is the reality check, in which Sharon is diagnosed with colon cancer. But the family quickly gets back "to what they usually do," which is drive each other (and anyone who crosses them) crazy. Jack takes special delight in tormenting trespassing tourists by turning the sprinklers on them. When Kelly brings home her first serious boyfriend, a rock singer, it's to her mortified horror that Sharon questions him about his obscene nickname. The season does comes to a poignant end with a lavish New Year's party during which Ozzy and Sharon renew their vows, and ends with Ozzy passed out on the couch (just like their first honeymoon, Sharon sardonically observes).



Of course, there is reality and there is reality. Though not dealt with onscreen, it has since been reported that Jack has undergone rehab for a substance abuse problem, a tragic family legacy. This puts something of a damper on watching the "wacky" antics. But as with the first season, The Osbournes is fun to visit, with cameos by, among others, Natalie Portman, Mandy Moore, P. Diddy, and Marilyn Manson adding to the cachet. But thank god you don't live there. As with the first season, this two-disc package contains such inspired extras as a translator that provides subtitles for the addled Ozzy's profanity-laced dialogue and a preferred bleep-free viewing option.





Season 2, Episode 1: What Goes Up...

Original Air Date: 26 November 2002



Season 2, Episode 2: Must Come Down

Original Air Date: 3 December 2002



Season 2, Episode 3: The Ozz Man and the Sea

Original Air Date: 10 December 2002



Season 2, Episode 4: Beauty and the Bert

Original Air Date: 17 December 2002



Season 2, Episode 5: Smells Like Teen Spirits

Original Air Date: 7 January 2003



Season 2, Episode 6: Meow Means No!!

Original Air Date: 14 January 2003



Season 2, Episode 7: It's a Hard Knock Life

Original Air Date: 21 January 2003



Season 2, Episode 8: Cleanliness Is Next to Ozzyness

Original Air Date: 28 January 2003



Season 2, Episode 9: Viva Ozz Vegas

Original Air Date: 4 February 2003



Season 2, Episode 10: My Big Fat Jewish Wedding

Original Air Date: 11 February 2003



The is a complete DVD copy for both DVD's with no reduction in quality. Once I see that several people are seeding the completed set I will then upload the next season.