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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!

Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:NBC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hannibal" season 2 is "Kaiseki", rated 8.8/10 from 6920 user votes. It was directed by Tim Hunter and written by Steve Lightfoot, Bryan Fuller. "Kaiseki" aired on 2/28/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sakizuke".

  • Kaiseki
    8.8/10 6,920 votes

    #1 - Kaiseki

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2014

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

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Bryan Fuller

  • Sakizuke
    9.0/10 6,640 votes

    #2 - Sakizuke

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/7/2014

    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

    Writer: Jeff Vlaming, Bryan Fuller

  • Hassun
    8.6/10 6,136 votes

    #3 - Hassun

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2014

    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

    Writer: Jason Grote, Steve Lightfoot

  • Takiawase
    9.2/10 6,795 votes

    #4 - Takiawase

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/21/2014

    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

    Writer: Scott Nimerfro, Bryan Fuller

  • Mukōzuke
    9.2/10 6,865 votes

    #5 - Mukōzuke

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/28/2014

    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

    Writer: Ayanna Floyd Davis, Steve Lightfoot, Bryan Fuller

  • Futamono
    9.2/10 6,741 votes

    #6 - Futamono

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/4/2014

    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

  • Yakimono
    9.2/10 6,551 votes

    #7 - Yakimono

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2014

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

    Director: Michael Rymer

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Bryan Fuller

  • Su-zakana
    8.4/10 5,903 votes

    #8 - Su-zakana

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2014

    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

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Scott Nimerfro, Bryan Fuller

  • Shiizakana
    8.5/10 5,813 votes

    #9 - Shiizakana

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/25/2014

    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

    Writer: Jeff Vlaming, Bryan Fuller

  • Naka-Choko
    8.9/10 6,139 votes

    #10 - Naka-Choko

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2014

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

    Director: Vincenzo Natali

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Kai Yu Wu

  • Kō No Mono
    8.9/10 6,024 votes

    #11 - Kō No Mono

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2014

    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

    Writer: Jeff Vlaming, Andrew Black, Bryan Fuller

  • Tome-wan
    9.2/10 6,738 votes

    #12 - Tome-wan

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/16/2014

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

    Director: Michael Rymer

    Writer: Chris Brancato, Scott Nimerfro, Bryan Fuller

  • Absolute garbage of an episode
    9.8/10 22,139 votes

    #13 - Absolute garbage of an episode

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/23/2014

    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

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot