The episode picks up roughly two months after the Season 1 finale and focuses on the following key character developments:
“In “Parallax,” Masters of Sex's sophomore season kick-off... the characters are still reeling from the three big events of last season's finale... Ashford spends much time in the hour filling the gaps and catching us up.” We Got This Covered · 11 years ago Masters Of Sex Season Premiere Review - We Got This Covered [S2E1] Parallax
: Bill Masters is still dealing with the fallout of his public profession of love to Virginia Johnson. The episode picks up roughly two months after
: Showrunner Michelle Ashford uses this hour to catch the audience up on how the characters have managed their new "unnatural" status quo during the time jump. Perspective on the Episode : Showrunner Michelle Ashford uses this hour to
: Libby Masters has given birth to their child, adding a layer of domestic responsibility that contrasts sharply with Bill’s obsessive work life and his affair with Virginia.