S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1Sun, Jun 22, 2003[HBO] HD. Season Two premiere. After an overview of the contest, the season begins with the narrowing down of the top scripts and directors to four.6.8/10 (13)Rate
S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2Sun, Jun 22, 2003[HBO] HD. The winners are announced: writer Erica Beeney and her script 'The Battle of Shaker Heights' and co-directors Kyle Rankin & Efram Potelle.6.8/10 (13)Rate
S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3Sun, Jun 29, 2003[HBO] HD. While in L.A. for some casting and budget meetings, the winners realize how little control they may have over certain critical elements.7.2/10 (8)Rate
S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4Sun, Jun 29, 2003[HBO] HD. It's five weeks from the start of production, and the heat is rising as the group debates their casting and script concerns.7.2/10 (8)Rate
S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5Sat, Jul 5, 2003[HBO] HD. Casting continues to be a headache, as the team faces obstacles in landing Shia LeBeouf for the main role.7.2/10 (8)Rate
S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6Sun, Jul 13, 2003[HBO] HD. Pressure mounts as the start of production nears. Meanwhile, the cast--including Shia LeBeouf, Kathleen Quinlan and Amy Smart--does a read.7.2/10 (8)Rate
S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7Sun, Jul 20, 2003[HBO] HD. Day 1 starts with creative differences and an awkward scene. Meanwhile, Bill Sadler accepts the role of Abe.Rate
S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8Sun, Jul 20, 2003[HBO] HD. After an unscripted shot, Erica decides to play a more active role on set. Meanwhile, delays force the directors to make more changes.Rate
Top-ratedS2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9Sun, Jul 27, 2003[HBO] HD. The directors' sensibilities are called into question as debates arise over the appropriate tone for important scenes.8.0/10 (8)Rate
S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10Sun, Aug 3, 2003[HBO] HD. Ben and J.Lo visit the set; Efram clashes with a boom operator; Shia struggles with some tough dialogue; and finally, the film wraps!6.3/10 (13)Rate
S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11Sun, Aug 10, 2003[HBO] HD. Kyle and Efram finish a rough cut, but when the film's tone is questioned, the pair must re-edit it days before a pivotal test screening.Rate
S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12Sun, Aug 17, 2003[HBO] HD. Following test-screening results, the producers agree that the film will be a comedy, despite Kyle and Efram's protests.Rate
S2.E13 ∙ Episode #2.13Sun, Aug 24, 2003[HBO] HD. In the Season Two finale, everyone holds their breath as Miramax debates whether 'The Battle of Shaker Heights' will open in NY and LA.Rate