BoJack Horseman, a washed-up actor haunted by his past, desperately seeks validation and a better life. He wants to prove he's more than just a broken horse, especially after his mother tells him he's "born broken." His girlfriend, Wanda, a woman who just woke from a 30-year coma, offers a fresh start. Meanwhile, his friend Diane, a writer, struggles with her career and relationships, and Mr. Peanutbutter, a cheerful actor, navigates his own life with his wife, Diane.

The season's core conflict revolves around BoJack's attempts to improve himself and find happiness, often sabotaging his own efforts. He tries to impress his former director, Kelsey, and later seeks solace with an old flame, Charlotte, in New Mexico. Key turning points include Diane being fired after an accident on set, Herb's funeral which highlights BoJack's past regrets, and BoJack's breakup with Wanda after he realizes he's still focused on himself. A shocking twist occurs when Charlotte finds BoJack in a compromising position with her daughter, Penny.

The season concludes with BoJack returning to Los Angeles, having failed to find lasting happiness with Charlotte. He finds Diane still at his house, and after rescuing Todd from an improv cult, he begins to consider a path toward self-improvement, hinting at a potential for change.

Season 2 of BoJack Horseman covers episodes 1-12. Here's everything that happened:

Season 2, Episode 1: Brand New Couch - BoJack adopts a "brand new attitude" to improve his life while filming Secretariat. Flashbacks reveal his difficult childhood and the origins of his admiration for Secretariat. Diane gets fired after an accident on set. BoJack's mother tells him he's "born broken" and there's no cure for being BoJack Horseman. He then delivers his line.

Season 2, Episode 2: Yesterdayland - BoJack starts dating Wanda, who has just woken up from a 30-year coma. Todd opens his own Disneyland, "Diisneyland," which faces legal issues and catches fire. Mr. Peanutbutter saves Todd from the blaze. BoJack confesses his flaws to Wanda, and they decide to move in together as Todd's park burns behind them.

Season 2, Episode 3: Still Broken - The Horsin' Around cast reunites at Herb's funeral, which turns into a bizarre treasure hunt for his "gold". Princess Carolyn uses the event for networking. The treasure hunt leads to a terrible manuscript, saved from publication by Henry Winkler. The episode ends with a flashback of BoJack and Herb in their early years.

Season 2, Episode 4: After the Party - Diane's surprise birthday leads to relationship turmoil. Princess Carolyn confronts Vincent about his true identity and ends their relationship. BoJack and Wanda hit a deer, leading to an awkward encounter in the woods. Diane and Mr. Peanutbutter argue but ultimately reaffirm their love, agreeing to accept each other's differences. Todd inadvertently causes his phone and Princess Carolyn's phone to fall in love.

Season 2, Episode 5: Chickens - After BoJack causes an accident, a chicken escapes a poultry truck, and Todd names her Becca. Todd, Diane, and Irving (Kelsey's daughter) try to save Becca from the police. Meanwhile, BoJack seeks validation from Kelsey. The group is arrested, but BoJack gets them out, realizing it's all about him. The episode ends with Becca going to Drew Barrymore's farm.

Season 2, Episode 6: Higher Love - BoJack accidentally says "I love you" to Wanda and panics. Mr. Peanutbutter's agent dies from auto-erotic asphyxiation, leading Princess Carolyn to pursue J.D. Salinger as a client. BoJack nearly manipulates Wanda into saying she loves him. The episode concludes with Corduroy Jackson-Jackson's accidental death by auto-erotic asphyxiation.

Season 2, Episode 7: Hank After Dark - During BoJack's book tour, Diane sparks controversy by bringing up allegations against Hank Hippopopalous, a beloved TV personality. This jeopardizes Mr. Peanutbutter's new game show. Meanwhile, Todd gets entangled in Cordovia's international affairs, unwittingly involved in a potential genocide. The episode concludes with Diane leaving for Cordovia, feeling disillusioned after the backlash.

Season 2, Episode 8: Let's Find Out - BoJack appears on Mr. Peanutbutter's game show, facing Daniel Radcliffe. BoJack reveals Diane told Mr. Peanutbutter about their kiss, leading to on-air confrontation. Todd gets Salinger's pen, then Mia reclaims it, then Mia gives it to Todd. The episode ends with Mr. Peanutbutter kissing BoJack.

Season 2, Episode 9: The Shot - BoJack and director Kelsey Jannings conspire to film a crucial scene for Secretariat at the Nixon Library. Diane returns from Cordovia after Kinko's death and realizing Sebastian's self-serving motives. Princess Carolyn considers a career change. BoJack gets the shot but Kelsey is fired for insubordination. Diane arrives at BoJack's seeking a place to stay.

Season 2, Episode 10: Yes And - Diane's depressive episode strains BoJack's relationship with Wanda, leading to a breakup. Todd gets involved in an improv cult. BoJack, realizing he was last happy with Charlotte, abandons the "Secretariat" set to find her in New Mexico.

Season 2, Episode 11: Escape from L.A. - BoJack visits Charlotte in New Mexico, hoping for a relationship, but discovers she has a family. He integrates into their lives for two months. After Charlotte rejects him, a drunken Penny propositions BoJack. Charlotte finds them in a compromising position. BoJack returns to LA, finding Diane still at his house.

Season 2, Episode 12: Out to Sea - BoJack returns to Hollywood to find the Secretariat film completed without him. Todd joins an improv comedy cult on a cruise ship, leading BoJack to rescue him, reaffirming their friendship. Princess Carolyn starts her own agency and recruits Diane. The episode ends with BoJack jogging and receiving advice from a baboon, suggesting a path to self-improvement.