Like for like cast changes occurred, rotating out underutilized Gabriel (Nate Cordry) and Chef Rudy (French Stewart) in favor of AA gals Jill (Jaime Pressly) and Wendy (Beth Hall). Repeating the trend of the prior season, balancing airtime for this bloated ensemble became challenging, leaving less space for Christy's family. While Matt L. Jones (Baxter) and Blake Garrett Rosenthal (Roscoe) enjoyed moderate exposure during the earlier portion of the season, Sadie Calvano (Violet) made scarce appearances. The series turned another corner as the three mentioned made less appearances as the action centered on the AA ladies.





It was rumored the show's creators worked to secure Octavia Spencer to contract status as her delivery of Regina was well-received. However, Ms. Spencer maintains an impressively full dance card not only on television and in film. Instead, Regina was written out in dramatic fashion, never to be seen again. Emily Osment's Jodi also enjoyed healthy exposure during the first half of the season, as well as Sara Rue's Candace exhibiting her nastier side during this portion. Don McManus' Steve continued a lighthearted fling with Bonnie, and William Fichtner began a refreshing arc as Bonnie's wheelchair bound boyfriend Adam Janikowski.



