Tool Academy 2 is the second season of the VH1 reality television series Tool Academy. Tool Academy 2 is a competitive reality television show featuring twelve "unsuspecting bad boys" who have been sent to "relationship boot camp". The second season premiered on August 30, 2009.
The men, all of whom have been nominated by their respective girlfriends, initially think they are taking part in a competition for the title of "International Party King" for Her energy drink. However, shortly after arriving they find out the truth: they are actually being entered into a "charm school" which focuses on teaching them how to behave as boyfriends. Each week, one contestant is eliminated and his girlfriend must choose whether or not to stay with him. The last contestant remaining will win a $100,000 prize and the title of "Mr. Awesome." Relationship counselor Trina Dolenz helps the contestants with their relationship problems and decides who is expelled.
The winner for the second season was T Shaw (Terry) and Nicole. T Shaw proposed to Nicole after winning the competition.
Lessons of the Week
Badges
Dedication
Fidelity
Modesty
Appreciation
Maturity
Communication
Trust
Romance
Family Values
Commitment
Contestants
Episode progress
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Episodes
Episode 1
Original Broadcast - First aired August 30, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Dedication
Challenge: Testing their dedication from Relationship
Challenge Reward: A romantic dinner
Challenge Winner: Justin "J Daddy" and Kathleen
Bottom 3: John L., Josh, Stew
Eliminated: Josh (Jamie decided to stay with Josh) Episode Notes: After being eliminated, Josh did not go out the main door to meet his girlfriend, Jamie. He said that he would not go out and make himself look like an idiot being the first one to leave. The producer and head of security gave him chances to walk out, saying he was now trespassing, but Josh refused so he was forcibly removed by security, when even there, he hesitated. Jordan ran out, yelling at Josh that he had to leave ("You're a tool, you've been expelled, get the fuck out!"). Security led him out the backway. Josh and Jamie wouldn't leave because Josh wanted the car to be brought to him. Jamie decided to stay with Josh after he said "honest" to her, letting her know he was telling the truth.
Episode 2Original Broadcast - First aired September 6, 2009Lesson of the Week: Fidelity Challenge: Choreographing a cheer on the good and bad of their relationship Challenge Reward: Sexy Photoshoot and Hot Date Challenge Winner: Stew and Amanda Bottom 3: Dan, Dre P., and Jon S. Eliminated: Jon S. (Jon S. decided to leave Tracey)
Episode 3First aired September 20, 2009Lesson of the Week: Modesty
Challenge: Beet Farmers
Challenge Reward: Drive-in movie
Bottom 3: John L., Charm, J Daddy
Eliminated: J Daddy (Kathleen decided to leave J Daddy) Episode Notes: Despite a somewhat strong showing in the previous episodes, J Daddy took neither the mirror exercise, nor the beet picking challenge seriously. Also, Kat and Leah revealed that they work as strippers, which ignited an argument over "ruining happy homes" from Shannon.
Episode 4First aired September 27, 2009Lesson of the Week: Appreciation
Challenge: The tools must watch their girls go on dates with true gentlemen. Bottom 3: John L., Frank, Mike A.