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The Best Episodes of State of the Union Season 2

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

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Tom and Louise meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. With each successive episode we piece together how their lives were, what drew them together and what has started to pull

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    State of the Union Season 2 Episode 1 - The Laws of Grammar
    6.5/10(138 votes)

    #1 - The Laws of Grammar

    S2:E1

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  2. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 2 - Why Quake?
    6.5/10(114 votes)

    #2 - Why Quake?

    S2:E2

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  3. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Mustard
    6.3/10(110 votes)

    #3 - Big Mustard

    S2:E3

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  4. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts
    6.6/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Prison Thoughts

    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  5. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    6.5/10(99 votes)

    #5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    S2:E5

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  6. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 6 - Intimacy Kit
    6.4/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Intimacy Kit

    S2:E6

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  7. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 7 - The Road Most Travelled
    6.7/10(96 votes)

    #7 - The Road Most Travelled

    S2:E7

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  8. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 8 - Facetime TV
    6.7/10(98 votes)

    #8 - Facetime TV

    S2:E8

    Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  9. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 9 - Kopi Iuwak
    6.5/10(101 votes)

    #9 - Kopi Iuwak

    S2:E9

    Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  10. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 10 - The Last Box
    6.8/10(106 votes)

    #10 - The Last Box

    S2:E10

    Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Laws of Grammar" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union" season 2. It scored 6.5/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 2/14/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Why Quake?".