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
ContestantGirlfriendHometownStatusNameAgeTool NameNameAgeTerry "T Shaw"23 Dancin' ToolNicole22Champaign, ILWinner in final episodeTyler Synon22Tat-ToolShealyn21Lake Havasu City, AZRunner Up in episode 10Stewart "Stew" Ellefson22Hillbilly ToolAmanda23Benson, NCEliminated in episode 9Charm Rice Brittian 18S*** Talkin' ToolAndrea MacGregor22Huntington Beach, CAEliminated in episode 8Frank Alicea23Guy Liner ToolChristina21Gainesville, FLEliminated in episode 7Andre "Dre P."24B-Boy Wannabe ToolLeah26Toledo, OHEliminated in episode 6Daniel "Dan" Jovicevic22"Special" ToolShannon22Huntley, ILJohn Lamb29Giant ToolSarah24Plymouth, MAEliminated in episode 5Mike A24Manscaping ToolRebecca22 Mission Viejo, CAEliminated in episode 4Justin "J Daddy"23Strong Island ToolKathleen23Sayville, NYEliminated in episode 3Jon31Old ToolTracy27Tinley Park, ILEliminated in episode 2Josh Riggs25Spray Tan ToolJamie Campbell25Las Vegas, NVEliminated in episode 1
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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 2 Original Broadcast - First aired September 6, 2009
Lesson 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 3 First aired September 20, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Modesty Challenge: Beet Farmers Challenge Reward: Drive-in movie Challenge Winner: Mike A. and Rebecca 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 4 First aired September 27, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Appreciation Challenge: The tools must watch their girls go on dates with true gentlemen. Bottom 3: John L., Frank, Mike A. Eliminated: Mike A. (Rebecca decided to stay with Mike A.)
Episode 5 First aired October 4, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Maturity Challenge: Delivering eggs to the "nest". Challenge Reward: Romantic Dinner Challenge Winner: T Shaw (Terry) and Nicole Bottom 3: Stew, T Shaw (Terry), John L. Eliminated: John L. (Sarah decided to stay with John L.) Episode Notes: The reason for John L.'s elimination was his lack of maturity and his loss of temper, resulting in the damage of school property. He had promised to calm down and not lose his temper as much, but proved he was not able to do so. Terry was almost eliminated because during the therapy session, he blamed his problems on Nicole once again and made excuses. Also, during the challenge, he was more focused on winning than helping Nicole. At the end of the challenge, Shealyn had a sharp pain in her chest. While being checked by the paramedics, Tyler stayed with her the whole time. Therefore, he was first to receive his Maturity badge.
Episode 6 First aired October 11, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Communication Challenge: Build A Living Room Challenge Reward: Flat Screen TV, Conjugal Visit Room Challenge Winner: Tyler and Shealyn Eliminated: Dan (Shannon decided to stay with Dan) Bottom 3: Charm, Dre P., Frank Eliminated: Dre P. (Leah decided to stay with Dre P.) Episode Notes: This episode had a double elimination. Reason for Dan's elimination: He couldn't give clear instructions to Shannon, during the challenge, and yelled at her. Reason for Dre P.'s elimination: He and Leah were like bombs and they couldn't control their anger.
Episode 7 First aired October 18, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Trust Challenge: Lie Detector Test, Obstacle Course Challenge Reward: Romantic Date Challenge Winner: Stew and Amanda Bottom 2: Charm, Frank Eliminated: Frank (Christina decided to leave Frank)
Episode 8 First aired October 25, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Romance Challenge: Camping Trip Challenge Reward: Date (How it was set is determined depending on how they place) Challenge Winner: Tyler and Shay (1st), Stew and Amanda (2nd), T-Shaw (Terry) and Nicole(3rd), Charm and Andrea (Last) Bottom 2: Charm, Stew Eliminated: Charm (Andrea decided to stay with Charm)
Episode 9 First aired November 1, 2009
Lesson of the Week: Family Values Special Guests: The Tools and Girlfriends Parents Challenge: Taking Care of Piglets To Do: Catch, Feed, Clean, Change the Piglets Challenge Reward: None (Girlfriend, Parent, Tool Baby Shower) Challenge Winner: No One Bottom: None, Stew was called first and eliminated Eliminated: Stew (Amanda decided to stay with Stew)
Episode 10 First aired November 8, 2009
Final Lesson: Commitment Challenge: Clean Mini Van Challenge Reward: Romantic Date Challenge Winner: Tyler and Shealyn Special Guests: Charm, Frank, Stew Runner-Up: Tyler (Shealyn decided to stay with Tyler) Winner: T Shaw (Nicole and T Shaw got engaged)
References
External links Official Site