8.0/105,066 votes#1 - What Have They Done?
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2019
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.”
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: N/A
8.6/104,717 votes#2 - Tell-Tale Hearts
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2019
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.
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: N/A
8.0/103,797 votes#3 - The End of the World
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2019
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.
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: N/A
8.1/103,622 votes#4 - She Knows
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2019
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.
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: N/A
8.0/103,557 votes#5 - Kill Me
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2019
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: N/A
8.7/103,996 votes#6 - The Bad Mother
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2019
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.
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: N/A
8.7/104,710 votes#7 - I Want to Know
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2019
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: N/A
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The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"What Have They Done?" is the best rated episode of "Big Little Lies" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 5066 votes. Directed by Andrea Arnold and written by N/A, it aired on 6/9/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Tell-Tale Hearts".