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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 1 - Welcome to Chatham
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to Chatham

    S2:E1

    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.

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  2. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 2 - Ride or Die
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Ride or Die

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  3. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 3 - Bloody Knuckles
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Bloody Knuckles

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 4 - Springing a Leak
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Springing a Leak

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 5 - All I Want for Christmas
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - All I Want for Christmas

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 6 - The Plunge
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - The Plunge

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 7 - It's the End of the World
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - It's the End of the World

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 8 - Confess Your Sins
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Confess Your Sins

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown

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  10. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 9 - The Miseducation of Luke Chambers
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Miseducation of Luke Chambers

    S2:E9

    Luke examines all his relationships and worries that the pressures of being a “Chambers man” have changed him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Cruel Summer Season 2 Episode 10 - Endgame
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Endgame

    S2:E10

    As timelines collide, friendships implode, new evidence emerges, and the shocking truth is revealed...in more ways than one.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to Chatham" is the best rated episode of "Cruel Summer" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Bill Purple and written by Tia Napolitano, Elle Triedman, it aired on 6/5/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ride or Die".