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The Best Episodes of Big Little Lies Season 2

Every episode of Big Little Lies Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Little Lies Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 7 - I Want to Know
    8.7/10(5059 votes)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 2 - Tell-Tale Hearts
    8.6/10(5021 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 6 - The Bad Mother
    8.6/10(4280 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 1 - What Have They Done?
    8.0/10(5396 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.”

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 3 - The End of the World
    8.0/10(4084 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 4 - She Knows
    8.0/10(3914 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Little Lies Season 2 Episode 5 - Kill Me
    8.0/10(3834 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Andrea Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Want to Know" is the best rated episode of Big Little Lies season 2. It scored 8.7/10 from 5,059 votes. Directed by Andrea Arnold and written by Unknown, it aired on July 21, 2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Tell-Tale Hearts".