Plot Synopsis

MARTHA KNOWS BEST is a half-hour series that follows Martha Stewart, as she completes a variety of beautiful outdoor projects at her Bedford, New York, farm. Throughout the series, Martha's superfans -- as well as a few of her famous friends, including Jay Leno, Snoop Dogg, Richard Gere, Lupita Nyong'o, Antoni Porowski, Zac Posen, Daniel Boulud, Sunny Hostin and Hailey Baldwin Bieber -- virtually pop in to chat with her and get advice on their own home projects. From planting vegetable and perennial gardens, to building stunning walkways and choosing plants for novice gardeners, the domestic doyenne offers her expert tips, ideas and secrets to help everyone create a blissful, inviting and functional outdoor space that meets their family's needs.
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Season 2 of MARTHA KNOWS BEST premiered on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 8-9pm ET/PT on HGTV. During the new eight-episode series, Stewart preps her farm for autumn and winter, as well as share festive holiday ideas to help families safely celebrate at home. And, once again, Martha's superfans and celebrity friends reach out for video check-ins so that she can counsel them on their own home projects.

The first four half-hour episodes focus on all things Fall, starting with Martha's favorite holiday - Halloween. Known for her elaborate and creative costumes, treats and decor, Martha will share how she celebrates the spooky holiday safely at home. From picking pumpkins for Jack-O-Lanterns and making homemade apple cider to transforming her home into a haunted farmhouse, Martha will pull out all the stops for a fun holiday celebration. Future episodes showcase Thanksgiving preparations, autumnal floral arrangements, planting bulbs and harvesting fall vegetables. The episodes air at 8 and 8:30pm ET/PT on Wednesday, Oct 28, and at 8pm on Nov 4 and Nov 11:

"The Martha Mash" (Oct 28 at 8pm): With Halloween just around the corner, Martha reveals all of her tricks when it comes to carving and arranging pumpkins. Then, she treats comedian Chelsea Handler to her special Bourbon Apple Cider recipe.

"Tales From the Compost Crypt" (Oct 28 at 8:30pm): All Hallows' Eve is approaching and Martha embraces the dead as she demonstrates how to utilize decomposing organic materials around the farm. Then, she gets down and dirty with actress Kate Hudson making martinis.

Wreath-making, tree-trimming and crafting homemade gifts will take the spotlight in the subsequent four episodes of Season 2 when it returns at 10 and 10:30pm ET/PT on Friday, Nov 27 and Dec 4. Later episodes follow Martha as she expertly winterizes the garden, organizes closets and pantries, and prepares the farm for a fresh start in the New Year.