8.3/1091 votes#1 - After the Winter
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2017
Charley and Davis remain entangled, Ralph Angel tries to find his footing on the family farm and Aunt Violet confronts her feelings for Hollywood. Plus, Micah has a dangerous encounter with a police officer and Nova deals with the loss of her relationship with Calvin and later holds a community fundraiser.
Director: Kat Candler
Writer: N/A
8.0/1073 votes#2 - To Usward
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2017
Ralph Angel has an idea for the farm. Charley is blindsided during her final divorce mediation with Davis. Nova holds a community fundraiser. Aunt Violet learns that Hollywood might have been involved in a life-threatening accident.
Director: Cheryl Dunye
Writer: N/A
7.9/1067 votes#3 - What Do I Care For Morning
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2017
Micah finds solace at Nova's place. Charley confronts Davis about their custody arrangement. Aunt Violet's time with Hollywood might be short-lived. Nova meets someone at a symposium. Ralph Angel confronts Jacob Boudreaux about spying on his property.
Director: Aurora Guerrero
Writer: N/A
7.9/1066 votes#4 - My Soul's High Song
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2017
Charley searches for a more permanent home for Micah. A whitefly infestation threatens the farm. Nova adjusts to a new editor who wants her to change her approach. Darla makes a decision that has serious consequences.
Director: Maryam Keshavarz
Writer: N/A
7.7/1066 votes#5 - Caroling Dusk
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2017
Charley's therapist appointment brings to light childhood issues. Nova reunites with Dr. Robert Dubois. Davis meets an intriguing singer. Ralph Angel meets an old friend during a high-pressured situation. Darla finds an unexpected job.
Director: Amanda Marsalis
Writer: N/A
7.8/1067 votes#6 - Line of Our Elders
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2017
Charley's opening celebration for the Queen Sugar Mill suffers a setback, and Nova learns a surprising fact about her late father. Plus, Ralph Angel has a run-in with someone he previously robbed, prompting a huge confession to his family.
Director: DeMane Davis
Writer: N/A
7.7/1065 votes#7 - I Know My Soul
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2017
Ralph Angel's confession continues to cause unrest in the family, and his appeal to Darla for emotional support conflicts with Charley's wishes. Meanwhile, Nova learns something surprising about Violet, and Charley and Davis have differing opinions about how to announce their divorce.
Director: Kat Candler
Writer: N/A
7.9/1064 votes#8 - Freedom's Plow
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2017
Darla reaches out to her family to share her big news. Violet's condition worsens. Nova's Zika story causes concern in the community. Micah finally comes to terms with his emotions. Charley receives an unexpected visit from her mother, and the two have an honest conversation about Charley's upbringing.
Director: Amanda Marsalis
Writer: N/A
7.4/1058 votes#9 - Yet Do I Marvel
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/3/2017
Darla reaches out to her family to share her engagement news. Violet's condition worsens. Nova's Zika story causes concern in the community. Micah finally comes to terms with his emotions. Charley receives an unexpected visit from her mother.
Director: Julie Dash
Writer: N/A
7.3/1056 votes#10 - Drums at Dusk
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/4/2017
An unexpected encounter creates issues between Ralph Angel and Darla. The presence of Charley's mother Lorna gives rise to old tensions in the family. Violet finally sees a doctor about her recurring symptoms.
Director: Julie Dash
Writer: N/A
7.5/1060 votes#11 - Fruit of the Flower
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 10/11/2017
Nova and Robert's relationship begins to shift. Ralph Angel feels humiliated by Remy. Hollywood and Violet clash over Hollywood's new friend. Lorna finally reveals the true history of her relationship with Nova and Ralph Angel's father.
Director: Cheryl Dunye
Writer: N/A
7.5/1055 votes#12 - Live in the All Along
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/18/2017
Nova and Robert's relationship hits a major setback. Darla and Ralph Angel plan their upcoming wedding. Davis offers Charley help with her harvest festival. Later, Davis and Charley realize they've both moved on in new relationships. Davis makes amends.
Director: Garrett Bradley
Writer: N/A
8.4/1069 votes#13 - Heritage
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 10/25/2017
Remy and Charley question whether they are on the same page in their relationship, Violet receives a life-changing diagnosis, and Nova comes across someone she once loved dearly. Meanwhile, Darla's parents visit the farm, and she reveals a devastating secret to Ralph Angel.
Director: Liesl Tommy
Writer: N/A
7.1/1049 votes#14 - On These I Stand
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 11/1/2017
Ralph Angel is left devastated by Darla's news; Charley's business is threatened. Micah has an issue with his school. Nova receives a new opportunity. Violet reveals her diagnosis to Hollywood.
Director: Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer: N/A
7.5/1056 votes#15 - Copper Sun
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 11/8/2017
Charley fires Darla after learning that she's lied to her family. Micah gets suspended from school. Hollywood promises to fulfill Violet's wish list. Jacob Boudreaux suggests he and Charley form a partnership.
Director: DeMane Davis
Writer: N/A
7.8/1054 votes#16 - Dream Variations
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 11/15/2017
Charley's shocking plan to save her business puts her relationship with Remy in jeopardy. Hollywood proposes to Violet. Nova and Remy share an unexpected moment. Ralph Angel decides if he can forgive Darla.
Director: Kat Candler
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Queen Sugar Season 2
Every episode of Queen Sugar Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queen Sugar Season 2!
Two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently...
Genre:Drama
Network:OWN
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"After the Winter" is the best rated episode of "Queen Sugar" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by Kat Candler and written by N/A, it aired on 6/20/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "To Usward".