Antoine contemplates a move, while LaDonna resists one; Davis moves in new directions, personally and professionally; Toni worries about Sofiaʼs emotional distance; Colson contends with the return of crime to New Orleans; Annie returns from a national tour. In New York, Delmond debuts his new album, while Janette holds her tongue in the kitchen of a demanding boss. Juvenile sits in with Galactic and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Written by HBO Publicity

Antoine decides to form a band; Vincent Abreu drops a suspicious death case on Toni; Hidalgo makes lucrative connections; Sonny realizes playing music on the street is a dead end.

LaDonna confronts the return of the crime problem; Sofia channels her father's YouTube rants; Toni takes the Abreu case; Janette and Albert apply for Road Home money; Sonny barely escapes arrest.

Aunt Mimi and Davis form a record company and sign rapper Katey Red; Janette makes her dramatic departure from Restaurant Brulard; Antoine reluctantly lands a teaching job.

Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie tries composing; Aunt Mimi gets a track from rapper Mannie Fresh, while Davis discovers a new talent; Sofia lands an internship in Councilman Thomas' office. Written by Anonymous

Hidalgo does a favor for Councilman Oliver Thomas; Antoine appoints a straw boss; Janette learns that Jacques is in trouble; Sofia has a realization; John Hiatt and Henry Butler perform.

As Carnival arrives in New Orleans, Albert unveils his new plumage, and Delmond discovers a new sound; and Annie heads to a rural celebration with Harley. In New York, Chef Ripert gives Janette time off to attend to personal business and Fat Tuesday. Written by Anonymous

Delmond pitches his fusion project to Dr. John; Toni enlists a PI for the Abreu case; Davis debuts his band while Annie resists debuting her song; LaDonna's marriage is tested; Janette weighs a move to a more casual kitchen.

Davis is eclipsed by his protege, Lil Calliope; Albert's quest for authenticity rankles Delmond; Antoine experiences the upside of teaching and downside of band-leading; and Annie experiences the highs and lows of New Orleans in a single night. Written by Anonymous

The community mourns a fallen artist; Toni asks Colson for inside help; Sonny is smitten at the docks; Janette earns a new nickname at the Lucky Peach; Sofia is tempted at her job; Antoine's showboating costs him a singer.

In the Season 2 finale, Jazz Fest takes center stage in New Orleans, giving Treme residents a welcome respite from a challenging year.