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The Best Episodes of Critical Role Season 2

Every episode of Critical Role Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Critical Role Season 2!

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Critical Role is a weekly actual play series that uses tabletop role-playing game mechanics as a means to explore and develop stories from the vast fantasy worlds of Exandria, Aramán, and beyond, with sweeping narratives

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Critical Role Season 2 Episode 1 - Curious Beginnings
    8.5/10(101 votes)

    #1 - Curious Beginnings

    S2:E1

    In Wildemount, seven adventurers coalesce in a tavern before finding themselves drawn to a mysterious circus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 2 - A Show of Scrutiny
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #2 - A Show of Scrutiny

    S2:E2

    The newly formed party delves into their own investigation of the events at the carnival, while still wondering if they can trust the company they've found themselves in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 3 - The Midnight Chase
    8.2/10(73 votes)

    #3 - The Midnight Chase

    S2:E3

    The party searches for the devil toad in an attempt to clear their name, finding themselves on a haunted island in the middle of the Ustaloch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 4 - Disparate Pieces
    8.1/10(72 votes)

    #4 - Disparate Pieces

    S2:E4

    The party presents evidence of the devil toad’s corruption at a midnight trial, and Beau confronts an envoy from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 5 - The Open Road
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    #5 - The Open Road

    S2:E5

    The group hits the road, preparing for a long trip to Zadash. But trouble in the small town of Alfield stops the band of adventurers in their tracks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 6 - The Howling Mines
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #6 - The Howling Mines

    S2:E6

    The group questions the crownsguard for clarity about last night’s attacks, and their hunt for the gnolls leads them to a descent down a mysterious mine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 7 - Hush
    8.2/10(70 votes)

    #7 - Hush

    S2:E7

    The group plunges deeper into the gnoll mines, coming across an unexpected ally (guest Khary Payton), and wandering into a nest of dangers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 8 - The Gates of Zadash
    8.3/10(70 votes)

    #8 - The Gates of Zadash

    S2:E8

    The group decides upon a name and leaves Alfield, heading back on the open road to Zadash... though not without having to deal with the dangers of the road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 9 - Steam and Conversation
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #9 - Steam and Conversation

    S2:E9

    The Mighty Nein explore Zadash, looking for new jobs, finding old allies, and stumbling upon intriguing mysteries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 10 - Waste and Webs
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Waste and Webs

    S2:E10

    The Mighty Nein delve into the sewers of Zadash in search of the mysterious beast that has been terrorizing the Crownsguard...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 11 - Zemnian Nights
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    #11 - Zemnian Nights

    S2:E11

    The Mighty Nein finally make it into the Tri-Spire, exploring the upper echelon of Zadash and investigating the Knights of Requital’s claims of corruption within the government...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 12 - Midnight Espionage
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    #12 - Midnight Espionage

    S2:E12

    Hijinks ensue as the Mighty Nein attempt subterfuge in order to carry out the mission of the Knights of Requital...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 13 - Lost & Found
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    #13 - Lost & Found

    S2:E13

    The Mighty Nein deal with the fallout from the night’s events, working to repair the fraying edges of the Knights of Requital and learning how to trust their own team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 14 - Fleeting Memories
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #14 - Fleeting Memories

    S2:E14

    The Mighty Nein strike a deal with The Gentleman. Mollymauk's worst nightmare comes to fruition when he is forced to confront and explain his own past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 15 - Where The River Goes
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #15 - Where The River Goes

    S2:E15

    Heading down an underground river, the Mighty Nein explore a long abandoned research facility, uncovering dangerous foes and even more dangerous secrets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 16 - A Favor in Kind
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #16 - A Favor in Kind

    S2:E16

    The Mighty Nein deal with the ramifications of their actions in the research facility, exploring more of the dark caverns beneath Zadash and experimenting with dangerous unknowns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 17 - Harvest Close
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    #17 - Harvest Close

    S2:E17

    The Mighty Nein attend the Harvest Close Festival, taking part in sweets and games of skill, and entering the challenging Victory Pit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 18 - Whispers of War
    8.3/10(54 votes)

    #18 - Whispers of War

    S2:E18

    The end of the Harvest Close Festival brings a victory overshadowed by the bigger problems of the Empire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 19 - The Gentleman's Path
    8.2/10(56 votes)

    #19 - The Gentleman's Path

    S2:E19

    The Mighty Nein find themselves facing multiple choices as to their next actions and alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 20 - Labenda Awaits
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #20 - Labenda Awaits

    S2:E20

    As The Mighty Nein get closer to Berleben, trouble awaits them on the road and in the swamp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 21 - Stalker in the Swamp
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #21 - Stalker in the Swamp

    S2:E21

    A new ally joins the Mighty Nein as they head deep into the Labenda Swamp to investigate The Gentleman's mysterious safe house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 22 - Lost Treasures
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #22 - Lost Treasures

    S2:E22

    The Mighty Nein delve into the waters below the safehouse in an attempt to finish their first task for The Gentleman...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 23 - Have Bird, Will Travel
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    #23 - Have Bird, Will Travel

    S2:E23

    After finishing up some loose ends in the Labenda Swamp, the Mighty Nein head to the town of Hupperdook...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 24 - The Hour of Honor
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #24 - The Hour of Honor

    S2:E24

    Several members of the Mighty Nein find their pockets picked the morning following a drinking competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 25 - Divergent Paths
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    #25 - Divergent Paths

    S2:E25

    The Mighty Nein face a killer Clockwork Warden in the Gearhole Prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Curious Beginnings" is the best rated episode of "Critical Role" season 2. It scored 8.5/10 based on 101 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/11/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Show of Scrutiny".