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The Best Episodes of Rectify Season 2

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

After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:SundanceTV

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Running with the Bull" is the best rated episode of "Rectify" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 637 votes. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and written by Ray McKinnon, it aired on 6/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sleeping Giants".

  • Running with the Bull
    8.4/10637 votes

    #1 - Running with the Bull

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2014

    Daniel’s family fears he won’t recover from his injuries and his attackers will escape justice. Judy Dean shows Bobby some unexpected affection. Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Sheriff Daggett investigates Daniel’s beating.

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Ray McKinnon

  • Sleeping Giants
    8.1/10561 votes

    #2 - Sleeping Giants

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/2014

    Amantha dreads the worst as she prepares for Daniel to awaken from his induced coma. Teddy’s business plans are thwarted by his dad, and he gets some unwelcome news from Tawney. Jared learns more about his older brother and the late Hanna Dean.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Scott Teems

  • Charlie Darwin
    8.1/10540 votes

    #3 - Charlie Darwin

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/2014

    Still recovering from his injuries, Daniel makes a startling decision. Amantha is outraged by Daniel’s choice and hurt when Janet takes his side. Teddy asks Janet for help and ends up forced into an awkward situation with Tawney. Bobby Dean has an unexpected conversation with Sheriff Daggett. Jon Stern gains a valuable, but disturbing insight into a client's case and Daniel bends a few rules.

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Coleman Herbert

  • Donald the Normal
    8.6/10571 votes

    #4 - Donald the Normal

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2014

    A recovered Daniel explores Atlanta and enjoys a taste of big-city anonymity, while Amantha starts packing up her apartment. Tawney grows frustrated with Ted, Jr.’s ever-shifting moods, forcing him to seek understanding from an unexpected quarter.

    Director: David Lowery

    Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers

  • Act as If
    7.9/10523 votes

    #5 - Act as If

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2014

    Daniel meets Lezley, an unusual local entrepreneur who makes Daniel an unlikely offer. Amantha struggles to adapt to a challenging new environment. Ted Jr. bonds with Tawney, only to learn she’s made a surprising decision. Ted Sr.'s patience is tested as he copes with the aftermath of Daniel’s disastrous new project. Daniel explores a little-known side of Paulie while Amantha reconnects with Jon Stern.

    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: Victoria Morrow

  • Mazel Tov
    8.4/10526 votes

    #6 - Mazel Tov

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2014

    Daniel heads out on a strange errand and mysteriously disappears. Meanwhile, the family surprises Janet with unexpected birthday presents.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Chad Feehan

  • Weird as You
    8.5/10519 votes

    #7 - Weird as You

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2014

    Daniel continues to seek answers. Stern meets with the DA. Sen. Foulkes undertakes a disreputable task, and Amantha and a coworker bond.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Coleman Herbert

  • The Great Destroyer
    8.5/10522 votes

    #8 - The Great Destroyer

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/7/2014

    A reluctant Daniel seeks help, unsettling news leads to an intense debate at the Talbots and CJ Pickens bears some startling news.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: N/A

  • Until You're Blue
    8.9/10583 votes

    #9 - Until You're Blue

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/14/2014

    Recent events frustrate Ted Jr., while Ted Sr. attempts to protect the family. Meanwhile, Daniel is faced with a tough decision, and Amantha tries to sort some things out and lets off some steam.

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Victoria Morrow, Scott Teems

  • Unhinged
    9.2/10646 votes

    #10 - Unhinged

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2014

    Daniel has a problem accepting Jon Stern's advice, while Tawney rethinks her options. Meanwhile, Ted, Jr. seeks a favor, and Amantha comes clean to Jon Stern.

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers