The Best Episodes Directed By Andrea Arnold

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Grey Green Brown & Copper

   S2:E1012/11/2015

   Maura reconciles with her lineage, both past and present; Ali talks to Leslie about her academic future; Josh looks to Buzz as a father figure; Sarah tries to tie up loose ends.

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   8.3/10(31 votes)

   #2 - I Want to Know

   S2:E77/21/2019

   Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood. Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.

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   8.2/10(32 votes)

   #3 - Tell-Tale Hearts

   S2:E26/16/2019

   Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. Corey asks Jane out on a “practice” date. After a challenging therapy session with Dr. Reisman, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth, arrives. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #4 - If I Were a Bell

   S3:E89/23/2016

   Boyle Heights, 1958. 12 year old Maura's femininity causes a clash between her mother Rose and her grandparents, Haim and Yetta. Across town, 12 year old Shelly quits the school play and stops eating but won't tell anyone why. Flash forward to 1966, where 21 year olds Mort and Shelly carry on a secret affair.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Desert Eagle

   S4:E89/22/2017

   Maura yearns to forge a new relationship but finds the connection strained. Ali is drawn to rejoin her family. Out in the vast desert Josh tries his hand at shooting a gun, leaving Shelly rattled.

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   7.9/10(27 votes)

   #6 - The Bad Mother

   S2:E67/14/2019

   Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.

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   7.9/10(33 votes)

   #7 - What Have They Done?

   S2:E16/9/2019

   Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jane learns from her new coworker, Corey, that she's known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”

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   7.8/10(31 votes)

   #8 - She Knows

   S2:E46/30/2019

   Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella's disco-themed birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Oscillate

   S2:E812/11/2015

   Maura learns more about the trans experience; Josh heads down a reckless path; Ali and Sarah take Maura to the Idyllwild Wimmin's Music Festival.

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10. 

    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Kill Me

    S2:E57/7/2019

    Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon's legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.

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11. 

    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #11 - The End of the World

    S2:E36/23/2019

    Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Scenes from a Marriage

    S1:E35/12/2017

    Sylvere demands Chris undo the damage she's done though it may be too late. Chris's letters bring Devon and Toby together. Determined to clear the air, Chris and Sylvere devise a plan.

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    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Barter Economy

    S1:E75/12/2017

    Dick questions his role at the Institute, creating new opportunity for Paula. Toby sets boundaries and Devon takes her work in a new direction. Chris and Sylvere come to an impasse.

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    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Ilinx

    S1:E45/12/2017

    Chris and Sylvere proceed with their questionable scheme but Dick throws them for a loop that their marriage can't handle. Toby and Devon go their own way.

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    4.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Cowboys and Nomads

    S1:E85/12/2017

    Sylvere writes his own letter while Chris explores a new reality with Dick. Devon's performance awakens the people of Marfa.

    Director:Andrea Arnold

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