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The Best Episodes of Hannibal Season 2

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hannibal Season 2 Episode 1 - Kaiseki
    8.8/10(8243 votes)

    #1 - Kaiseki

    S2:E1

    With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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  2. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 2 - Sakizuke
    9.0/10(7987 votes)

    #2 - Sakizuke

    S2:E2

    As the FBI seeks Will's help in tracking a killer who turns his victims' bodies into art, Will plots to reveal the truth about Hannibal.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming

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  3. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 3 - Hassun
    8.6/10(7394 votes)

    #3 - Hassun

    S2:E3

    As Will's murder trial begins, a copycat killer sends a gruesome message. Jack is under pressure to wrap up Will's case while Hannibal hopes for his friend's exoneration.

    Director:Peter Medak
    Writers:Steve Lightfoot, Jason Grote

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  4. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 4 - Takiawase
    9.2/10(8187 votes)

    #4 - Takiawase

    S2:E4

    Emboldened after drug therapy from Dr. Chilton, Will sets a deadly plan in place to expose Hannibal. A new killer is turning victims into beehives.

    Director:David Semel
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro

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  5. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 5 - Mukōzuke
    9.2/10(8251 votes)

    #5 - Mukōzuke

    S2:E5

    The BSU investigates Beverly's death after her body is found displayed in a gruesome tableau. Abel Gideon returns to the Baltimore Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Will seeks a horrific revenge for Beverly's death.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Ayanna Floyd Davis

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  6. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 - Futamono
    9.2/10(8112 votes)

    #6 - Futamono

    S2:E6

    Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Andrew Black

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  7. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 7 - Yakimono
    9.2/10(7926 votes)

    #7 - Yakimono

    S2:E7

    As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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  8. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 8 - Su-zakana
    8.4/10(7109 votes)

    #8 - Su-zakana

    S2:E8

    Will resumes his therapy with Dr. Lecter. The FBI investigates the murder of a woman whose body was found sewn inside a dead horse.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Scott Nimerfro

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  9. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 9 - Shiizakana
    8.5/10(7024 votes)

    #9 - Shiizakana

    S2:E9

    Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming

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  10. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 10 - Naka-Choko
    8.8/10(7401 votes)

    #10 - Naka-Choko

    S2:E10

    Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writers:Kai Yu Wu, Steve Lightfoot

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  11. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 11 - Kō No Mono
    8.9/10(7275 votes)

    #11 - Kō No Mono

    S2:E11

    Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.

    Director:David Slade
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming, Andrew Black

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  12. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 12 - Tome-wan
    9.2/10(8085 votes)

    #12 - Tome-wan

    S2:E12

    Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Chris Brancato

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  13. Hannibal Season 2 Episode 13 - Mizumono
    9.8/10(26251 votes)

    #13 - Mizumono

    S2:E13

    Springing their trap, Jack, Will and Alana face off with Hannibal in a bloody final showdown, but the doctor has a few surprises of his own.

    Director:David Slade
    Writers:Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Kaiseki" is the best rated episode of "Hannibal" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 8243 votes. Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, it aired on 2/28/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sakizuke".