The Best Episodes of Dear White People Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(451 votes)

   #1 - Chapter VIII

   S2:E85/4/2018

   Gabe finally gets a chance to interview Sam for his documentary, but they both have trouble sticking to their promise not to make things personal.

   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Jaclyn Moore

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Jaclyn Moore
2. 

   7.5/10(376 votes)

   #2 - Chapter IX

   S2:E95/4/2018

   A family emergency draws Sam home, where she wrestles with feelings of guilt and stumbles across a piece of Winchester history.

   Director:Janicza Bravo

   Writers:Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser

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   Director:Janicza Bravo

   Writers:Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser
3. 

   7.2/10(384 votes)

   #3 - Chapter IV

   S2:E45/4/2018

   With her political capital on the rise, Coco sets her sights on a new role. But a startling discovery forces her to rethink her future at Winchester.

   Director:Kimberly Peirce

   Writer:Njeri Brown

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   Director:Kimberly Peirce

   Writer:Njeri Brown
4. 

   7.2/10(372 votes)

   #4 - Chapter V

   S2:E55/4/2018

   Tired of living in Sam's shadow, Joelle strikes up a flirtation with a student outside the A-P circle who treats her like a queen.

   Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield

   Writer:Leann Bowen

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   Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield

   Writer:Leann Bowen
5. 

   7.1/10(446 votes)

   #5 - Chapter I

   S2:E15/4/2018

   In the wake of the town hall protest, Sam finds herself at the center of an alt-right backlash and goes to war with a social media troll.

   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Justin Simien

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writer:Justin Simien
6. 

   7.1/10(354 votes)

   #6 - Chapter VI

   S2:E65/4/2018

   Lionel puts his fledgling romance in jeopardy as he teams up with Brooke to hunt down @AltIvyW's identity for an exposé.

   Director:Justin Simien

   Writers:Chuck Hayward, Jaclyn Moore

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writers:Chuck Hayward, Jaclyn Moore
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7. 

   7.0/10(376 votes)

   #7 - Chapter II

   S2:E25/4/2018

   Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Chuck Hayward

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Chuck Hayward
8. 

   7.0/10(363 votes)

   #8 - Chapter X

   S2:E105/4/2018

   As the campus braces for Rikki Carter's speech, Sam and Lionel piece together the clues they've gathered on the secret society known as Order of X.

   Director:Justin Simien

   Writers:Justin Simien, Njeri Brown

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   Director:Justin Simien

   Writers:Justin Simien, Njeri Brown
9. 

   6.9/10(367 votes)

   #9 - Chapter III

   S2:E35/4/2018

   While party-hopping on Pride Night, Lionel struggles to make small talk with strangers and decipher mixed signals from Silvio.

   Director:Charlie McDowell

   Writer:Justin Simien

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   Director:Charlie McDowell

   Writer:Justin Simien
10. 

    6.8/10(354 votes)

    #10 - Chapter VII

    S2:E75/4/2018

    After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fueled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser

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    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Nastaran Dibai, Yvette Lee Bowser