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The Best Episodes of Girls Season 2

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Girls Season 2 Episode 4 - It's a Shame About Ray
    8.1/10(969 votes)

    S2:E4

    Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  2. Girls Season 2 Episode 10 - Together
    7.9/10(929 votes)

    S2:E10

    In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.

    Director:Lena Dunham
    Writers:Judd Apatow, Lena Dunham

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  3. Girls Season 2 Episode 5 - One Man's Trash
    7.7/10(1327 votes)

    S2:E5

    Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  4. Girls Season 2 Episode 3 - Bad Friend
    7.6/10(941 votes)

    S2:E3

    On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Lena Dunham, Sarah Heyward

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  5. Girls Season 2 Episode 6 - Boys
    7.5/10(842 votes)

    S2:E6

    Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.

    Director:Claudia Weill
    Writer:Murray Miller

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  6. Girls Season 2 Episode 9 - On All Fours
    7.5/10(826 votes)

    S2:E9

    Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.

    Director:Lena Dunham
    Writers:Jenni Konner, Lena Dunham

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  7. Girls Season 2 Episode 8 - It's Back
    7.4/10(780 votes)

    S2:E8

    Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents (Becky Ann Baker and Peter Scolari). Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia (Shiri Appleby); and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Lena Dunham, Steven Rubinshteyn, Deborah Schoeneman

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  8. Girls Season 2 Episode 1 - It's About Time
    7.3/10(907 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.

    Director:Lena Dunham
    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  9. Girls Season 2 Episode 2 - I Get Ideas
    7.3/10(848 votes)

    S2:E2

    Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.

    Director:Lena Dunham
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Girls Season 2 Episode 7 - Video Games
    6.9/10(846 votes)

    S2:E7

    Hannah goes along with Jessa to visit her estranged father, his alternative girlfriend and her teen son in Upstate New York.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"It's a Shame About Ray" is the best rated episode of Girls season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 969 votes. Directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Lena Dunham, it aired on February 2, 2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Together".