The Best Episodes of Cruel Summer Season 2
Every episode of Cruel Summer Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cruel Summer Season 2!
Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Cruel Summer" season 2 is "Welcome to Chatham", rated 6.9/10 from 310 user votes. It was directed by Bill Purple and written by Tia Napolitano, Elle Triedman. "Welcome to Chatham" aired on 6/5/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Ride or Die".
6.9/10 310 votes#1 - Welcome to Chatham
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2023
In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Tia Napolitano, Elle Triedman
6.9/10 236 votes#2 - Ride or Die
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2023
In Summer 1999, Isabella grows closer to Luke while struggling to connect with Megan. In Winter 1999, Isabella searches for justice following the disastrous Christmas party.
Director: N/A
Writer: Matt Morgan
6.9/10 195 votes#3 - Bloody Knuckles
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2023
In Summer 1999, Megan and Isabella bond during an overnight at the Chambers’ cabin. Luke tries to stand up to Brent, but ends up causing more problems for his dad. Suspicions are raised after fingerprints are found on the gun that shot Luke.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 190 votes#4 - Springing a Leak
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2023
In Summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In Winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wants to help but is met with resistance from Megan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 180 votes#5 - All I Want for Christmas
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2023
In Summer 1999, Isabella is rocked by a surprise visit from her past. In Winter 1999, Isabella’s concerns for Megan lead her to some surprising news. In Summer 2000, family loyalties are tested.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 176 votes#6 - The Plunge
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2023
In summer 1999, sparks fly at Luke's birthday party. In winter 1999, relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke. In summer 2000, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 168 votes#7 - It's the End of the World
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/10/2023
In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year's Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 175 votes#8 - Confess Your Sins
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/17/2023
In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.
Director: N/A
Writer: Diana Glogau
7.2/10 164 votes#9 - The Miseducation of Luke Chambers
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/24/2023
Luke examines all his relationships and worries that the pressures of being a “Chambers man” have changed him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 240 votes#10 - Endgame
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/31/2023
As timelines collide, friendships implode, new evidence emerges, and the shocking truth is revealed...in more ways than one.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A