‘There Goes the Motherhood’ power rankings week 2: Jen sinks to Beth’s level

What a difference a week makes in the “Motherhood.”

Zap2it launched its power rankings for the “There Goes the Motherhood” season premiere April 20, with Jen Bush rising to the top and Beth Bowen cementing herself as the worst. And while Beth may not have changed much in episode 2, a lot of the other women sure did.

1. Meghan Conroy-Resich, up 4 spots

Pros: she got a lot more real in episode two, opening up about her marriage and finally taking some time alone with husband Nick for their 8th anniversary.

So far, she also gives the best side-eye in group.

There Goes the Motherhood power rankings week 2: Jen sinks to Beths level

Also, bonus to Nick — when Meghan showed up in her slinky black gown that stylist Leah hooked her up with, Nick was in awe and incredibly appreciative for the effort, which he made sure to let Meghan know by saying things like, “I’m giddy like it’s our first date” and “it’s like the first time I ever saw you.” Good job, Nick.

Cons: Her kids still seem a little out of control. They clearly were giving Leah’s kids’ nanny a challenging day.

2. Leah Forester, held steady

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Pros: Leah and her husband Bill have a really cool thing going on. They kept Leah’s old apartment as their “adult space” that they keep “kid-free” and where their sex life is “actually like hotel sex.” It’s an amazing idea. They also take a two-week vacation just the two of them every year.

It may seem weird to some that Leah is being so open about making her marriage priority No. 1 and also about their sex life, but she seems like one of the most well-adjusted women of the group.

Cons: She does get a little heavy on the “pleasing my man” talk, but at least she’s self-aware about it. Leah even says it’s a bit of a “1950s attitude,” but she also doesn’t want to lose her sexuality and sexual desire just because she’s married with two kids. And that’s totally fair. We just need a little more, “I think it’s really easy for women to lose sight of their sexuality once they become a mother,” and a little less “It’s important to keep ourselves in our optimum place for our man.”

3. Alisa Starler, held steady

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Pros: She calls Beth out in group for not allowing herself to be sad and not connecting with her feelings. Amen, sister.

Cons: She jumped right on the gossip train at Rivers’ birthday party, plus she’s kind of been a non-entity in the first two episodes. That’s not under her control, but it’s a “con” of the show. Let us get to know Alisa more, “TGTM.”

4. Stefanie Fair, held steady

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Pros: In group, she says that sometimes it’s OK to admit “this is fucked up.”

Cons: She handled the dog incident terribly. Jen was worse, but Stefanie wasn’t much better. If your kid is so petrified of dogs, why don’t you directly address the issue with the hostess instead of just complaining quietly to the camera and anyone within earshot? Because guess whose problem isn’t being solved while you complain and mug for the camera? Your son’s.

5. Jen Bush, dropped 4 spots

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Pros: She throws a cool barnyard birthday party for Rivers.

Cons: The way she’s handling Beth is all wrong. Yes, Beth is not really behaving in a nice way — that comment about “I chose to end my marriage and you didn’t” was WAY out of line — but Jen is acting just as badly as Beth, teaming up with Alisa to try to get some dirt on Beth from Meghan. It’s unseemly.

Plus, she should have noticed Ellington’s crippling fear of her dog and put the dog away. The kid was practically having a panic attack on the spot, it’s not just some run-of-the-mill fear. Stop being so self-centered and read a room, Jen.

6. Beth Bowen, held steady

Pros: Her confused face is pretty priceless.

There Goes the Motherhood power rankings week 2: Jen sinks to Beth’s level

There Goes the Motherhood power rankings week 2: Jen sinks to Beth’s level

Cons: She isn’t really in touch with her feelings, but when that is pointed out to her by the others, she deflects by whipping out a sad story about her parents. Just because you are able to be sad about something doesn’t mean you’re completely in touch with the other things in your life that may be bothering you.

She says she’s going to “rise above” and “be the bigger person” in regards to Jen, but then she does … pretty much the opposite of that.

She may be lying about having full-time help at home with her four kids. That’s weird and not cool.

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