"Rita Rocks" Season 2: Episode 8. Air Date: 10/26/09. Rita and Jay meet with Shannon’s teacher Miss Ricker, who informs them that their daughter is gifted and encourages them to move her to a school that caters to gifted children. Meanwhile, Hallie mopes around the house feeling sorry for herself until Rita suggests she volunteer somewhere to take her mind off not having a boyfriend. Hallie signs up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and finds it surprisingly rewarding.