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The Best Episodes of Peaky Blinders Season 2

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

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and...
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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Peaky Blinders" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 10001 votes. Directed by Colm McCarthy and written by Steven Knight, it aired on 10/2/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.4/1010,001 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2014

    Business is booming for the Peaky Blinders, as Shelby starts expanding both his legal and illegal operations. He plans for the future, looking at managing a race track in the South. He soon comes across some new adversaries, testing him in very different ways. Back in Birmingham, Shelby's home town is challenged by members of his family reacting to the upturn in their fortunes. A enemy from his past also returns hoping to exact their plan of revenge of biblical proportions.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 2
    8.2/109,304 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2014

    Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile Arthur continues to feel the devastating effects of the Great War.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 3
    8.5/109,129 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2014

    Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton, and sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Major Campbell and London gangster Darby Sabini plan Tommy's downfall.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 4
    8.4/108,897 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2014

    Arthur leads the Peaky Blinders takeover of London's Eden Club. Sabini decides to put old feuds to one side, convincing Alfie to one side to get rid of the Peaky Blinders. Tommy hires May Carleton to train his race horse, and the pair become fast friends. In Birmingham, Michael joins the family firm, hoping to help Tommy's businesses become more legitimate. Whilst Tommy's insecurities are intensified as he discovers what Major Campbell wants him to do.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 5
    8.7/109,072 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014

    Arthur and Michael both end up arrested and imprisoned. As Tommy's base in London is obliterated. Major Campbell has Tommy and his family under his thumb. Polly compromises herself hoping to secure Michael's freedom, but their relationship may be beyond repair at this point. Someone from Tommy's past pays him a visit, opening old wounds and leaving him to make a impossible decision.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 6
    9.5/1015,224 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014

    As derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to another level. Meanwhile, Major Campbell has one final card to play - one that he is certain will bring about Tommy's demise.

    Director: Colm McCarthy

    Writer: Steven Knight