The Best Episodes of Big Little Lies Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(33 votes)

   #1 - 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.”

   Director:Andrea Arnold

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.2/10(32 votes)

   #2 - 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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

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   7.6/10(31 votes)

   #3 - 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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

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   7.8/10(31 votes)

   #4 - 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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

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   7.7/10(28 votes)

   #5 - 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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

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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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.3/10(31 votes)

   #7 - 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.

   Director:Andrea Arnold

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