The BEST episodes of Staged season 2
Every episode of Staged season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Staged season 2!
David Tennant and Michael Sheen (playing themselves) were due to star in a production of Six Characters in Search of an Author in the West End. The pandemic has put paid to that, but their director (Simon Evans – also playing himself) is determined not to let the opportunity pass him by. He knows how big a chance this is for him and turns his attention to cajoling his stars into rehearsing over the internet. All they need to do is read the first scene, but throughout the series they come up against a multitude of oppositional forces: distraction, boredom, home-schooling and their own egos.
#1 - The Loo Recluse
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2021
David and Michael discover that the studio has now cast two actors. When they discover who has been cast both men are upset as they each have a history with the actor taking their place, one known and one unknown.
#2 - Saddle Up Sheen
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2021
Whilst appearing on a chat show discussing a year in lockdown Michael and David are pained to discover someone they respect is not a fan of their work. David's plans to go to work and Michael's plans to visit a friend abroad are both scuppered by last minute travel rule changes. Some news regarding a work opportunity for the pair turns sour.
#3 - Woofty Doofty, David
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/12/2021
There is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved. They try to establish who has more value. Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening that they are due to perform at.
#4 - Until They Get Home
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/26/2021
Accepting their fate David and Michael prepare to finally leave their homes. David is finally due to go back to work, Michael thinks he finally has a route to New York. The girls perform their charity sketch.
#5 - Long Time, No See
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2021
After discovering the plan, David and Michael are dismayed to learn who will be carrying on without them. They are also upset to find out how well Simon is doing without them.
#6 - The Dirty Mochyns
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2021
David and Michael spot an opportunity to sabotage the show. David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, while Michael is overjoyed to discover how people feel about him. Anna and Georgia consider their options.
#7 - The Warthog and the Mongoose (2)
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2021
The project is in danger. Simon tries to get David and Michael to work together, but it ultimately falls to a final pair of potential cast members to offer a new perspective.
#8 - The Warthog and the Mongoose (1)
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2021
The boys are butting heads, not helped by having to read with various new potential cast members. They are increasingly annoyed at each new interaction while Simon tries to keep the ship steady and Georgia marshals her charity team.