Ep 1. No Family is Perfect

In Santa Clarita Diet season 2 episode 1, titled "No Family is Perfect," the dysfunctional Hammond family returns for more undead hijinks and comedic misadventures.

The episode picks up where the first season cliffhanger left off: with Sheila (played by Drew Barrymore) transforming into a zombie and struggling to control her newfound urges to devour human flesh. Meanwhile, her husband Joel (played by Timothy Olyphant) and their daughter Abby (played by Liv Hewson) attempt to navigate their new lives as accomplices to their undead matriarch.

As the family adjusts to their unconventional lifestyle, they must also reckon with the aftermath of their actions from the previous season. With the help of Eric (played by Skyler Gisondo), their nerdy neighbor and ally, the Hammonds must find a way to dispose of the bodies accumulating in their suburban neighborhood without arousing suspicion from the authorities.

However, their plans are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious corporation and its enigmatic CEO, played by new cast member Gerald McRaney. As the Hammonds navigate the dangerous world of corporate espionage and zombie conspiracies, they also attempt to keep their dark secret from their friends, families, and neighbors.

"No Family is Perfect" sets up an exciting new season filled with dark comedy, gore, and unexpected twists. The episode balances the show's signature irreverent humor with genuine moments of emotion and character development, as the Hammonds confront the consequences of their actions and struggle to maintain a semblance of normalcy in an increasingly absurd world.

Fans of the first season will be delighted by the return of their favorite characters and the introduction of new eccentric personalities, while newcomers to the series will be quickly drawn into the show's unique blend of horror and comedy. Overall, "No Family is Perfect" offers a promising start to a new season that promises to be just as delightful, deranged, and entertaining as the first.