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The Best Episodes of Free! Season 2

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

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The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Free! Season 2 Episode 1 - Stormy Dash-Dive!
    7.4/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Stormy Dash-Dive!

    S2:E1

    Haruka and his friends have grown after last summer’s tournament. Amidst the hustle and bustle of training for their individual events, their daily lives continue as usual. However, a new season now approaches!

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  2. Free! Season 2 Episode 2 - Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!

    S2:E2

    The crew ponders how to attract new members to the Swim Club. Haruka is called in by Amakata-sensei to discuss his intended career path, but as always, Haruka moves to the beat of his own drum. Meanwhile, Coach Sasabe brings an interesting opportunity to the boys…

    Director:Haruka Fujita
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  3. Free! Season 2 Episode 3 - The Butterfly of Farewell!
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #3 - The Butterfly of Farewell!

    S2:E3

    The Iwatobi Festival has begun! Haruka and friends are fired up for the Club-versus-Club Relay Race, hoping to attract new members by putting in an impressive performance. Meanwhile, Rei begins training but is worried by the fact that he can still only swim the butterfly stroke…

    Director:Ai Yukimura
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  4. Free! Season 2 Episode 4 - The Promise's Somersault Turn!
    7.3/10(44 votes)

    #4 - The Promise's Somersault Turn!

    S2:E4

    In anticipation of the upcoming prefectural tournament, the members of the Samezuka Swim Club enthusiastically show off their individual abilities. At the Iwatobi Swim Club, an equally enthusiastic Gou proposes a lunchbox inspection to ensure the boys are getting the right nutrition to support their training. However...

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  5. Free! Season 2 Episode 5 - A Resolution's Heads-Up!
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #5 - A Resolution's Heads-Up!

    S2:E5

    The members of the Iwatobi Swim Club ponder over the cause of Nagisa’s odd behavior at the end of practice that day. Though they time their chance well to ask Nagisa what’s happened, Nagisa stubbornly refuses to explain why he’s upset...

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Maiko Nishioka

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  6. Free! Season 2 Episode 6 - Invincible Prime!
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Invincible Prime!

    S2:E6

    On the eve of prefecturals, Makoto resolves himself to broach a certain subject with Haruka. As the tournament begins, the Iwatobi Swim Club is extremely enthusiastic about its prospects. But will every member be able to pass the prelims of his individual events?

    Director:Takuya Yamamura
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  7. Free! Season 2 Episode 7 - The Crouching Start of Vindication!
    7.3/10(45 votes)

    #7 - The Crouching Start of Vindication!

    S2:E7

    Haruka and the boys have trained hard to prepare for this showdown against Samezuka. After Day 1 of the tournament, Gou and Amakata-sensei treat the boys to a fabulous, carb-rich feast and allow them to take a breather. Meanwhile, Rin is faced with a tough decision as captain of the Samezuka Swim Club. Who will he choose to swim the relay with him?

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  8. Free! Season 2 Episode 8 - The Locomotive of a Twist!
    7.3/10(45 votes)

    #8 - The Locomotive of a Twist!

    S2:E8

    While Haruka and the boys redouble their training in the wake of prefecturals, Makoto notices Gou looking troubled and asks her what’s wrong. She tells him that Coach Sasabe has been so busy with his Swim Club lately, he hasn’t been by to approve their new training regimen. Makoto offers to go see him for her, but what he finds at the Swim Club is...

    Director:Ai Yukimura
    Writer:Chika Ishikawa

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  9. Free! Season 2 Episode 9 - Forming of a Slump!
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    #9 - Forming of a Slump!

    S2:E9

    At Samezuka Academy, the hot-blooded practices continue ahead of regionals. Meanwhile, the Iwatobi Swim Club trains diligently each day until sundown. Though Amakata-sensei is concerned, Haruka and the boys insist they want to practice as much as possible before the tournament.

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  10. Free! Season 2 Episode 10 - The Six-Beat Kick of Tears!
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #10 - The Six-Beat Kick of Tears!

    S2:E10

    As the tournament continues, Sousuke finally tells Rin about how he’s passed their years of separation. Rin is concerned at Sousuke’s nonchalant attitude toward certain things and tries to speak his mind. Meanwhile, the Iwatobi Swim Club looks toward the relay final.

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  11. Free! Season 2 Episode 11 - The Open Turn of Destiny!
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    #11 - The Open Turn of Destiny!

    S2:E11

    The Iwatobi Swim Club continues their training. However, signs of confusion seem to keep surfacing in the silent Haruka’s swimming. Makoto and the others are worried about him, but try to continue acting cheerfully as though nothing was wrong. But one day, Sousuke appears, asking to speak to Haruka…

    Director:Takuya Yamamura
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  12. Free! Season 2 Episode 12 - A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #12 - A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!

    S2:E12

    Upon Rin’s invitation, Haruka finds himself venturing to “a certain country.” Knowing that Haruka has hit a wall worrying about his future, Rin opens up and speaks to him about his own thoughts and feelings. Afterward, Rin quietly asks Haruka what he will do about his own future...

    Director:Naoko Yamada
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  13. Free! Season 2 Episode 13 - The Eternal Summer of Beginnings!
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #13 - The Eternal Summer of Beginnings!

    S2:E13

    Having faced his feelings honestly at last, Haruka tells Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei what he has decided for himself and his future. The Iwatobi Swim Club is once again fully united as they mount the starting block at nationals, ready to swim for themselves, for their friends, and now, for the future as well.

    Directors:Hiroko Utsumi, Ai Yukimura
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Stormy Dash-Dive!" is the best rated episode of "Free!" season 2. It scored 7.4/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Hiroko Utsumi and written by Masahiro Yokotani, it aired on 7/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!".