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The Best Episodes of Succession Season 2

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

Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:HBO

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Summer Palace" is the best rated episode of "Succession" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7894 votes. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, it aired on 8/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Vaulter".

  • The Summer Palace
    8.3/107,894 votes

    #1 - The Summer Palace

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/11/2019

    Kendall tries to make amends with his dad for his takeover attempt betrayal. Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his banker about the next best move for Waystar Royco. As Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company, Shiv tries to determine whether Logan is playing mind games regarding his successor.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Jesse Armstrong

  • Vaulter
    8.3/107,575 votes

    #2 - Vaulter

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2019

    Roman and Kendall do a “routine health check” of a new media brand to help Vaulter to determine the future of the company. Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN, as Greg wonders if the divisive media outlet is the right fit for him. Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York. Shiv brings Tom in the loop about her future at Waystar and with Gil’s campaign.

    Director: Andrij Parekh

    Writer: Jon Brown

  • Hunting
    9.0/109,209 votes

    #3 - Hunting

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2019

    Logan informs his management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire a rival media company. Greg worries his meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan.

    Director: Andrij Parekh

    Writer: Tony Roche

  • Safe Room
    9.0/108,870 votes

    #4 - Safe Room

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2019

    Roman begins a six-week management training program. Connor and Willa attend the funeral of a family friend with a complicated past. Logan and Kendall arrange a covert meeting with PGM CEO Rhea Jarrell. Controversy surrounds a star anchor.

    Director: Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

    Writer: Georgia Pritchett

  • Tern Haven
    9.3/109,988 votes

    #5 - Tern Haven

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2019

    Logan attempts to solidify his buyout of PGM at a weekend retreat at the Pierce family home, where Shiv, Roman and Connor veer from their carefully orchestrated roles. As the Pierces question whether an alliance with Waystar Royco will tarnish their legacy, Kendall makes his case to Naomi Pierce during a drug-filled night.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Will Tracy

  • Argestes
    8.5/107,448 votes

    #6 - Argestes

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2019

    As Logan looks to finalize a deal to buy the Pierce family's papers and TV stations at a media & banking retreat, a threat to the deal arises from an unexpected quarter. Tom worries about ATN's new slogan after learning some distressing news from Greg. Kendall, Shiv and Roman fail to see eye to eye on how to handle damage control ahead of a panel featuring the Roys.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Susan Soon He Stanton

  • Return
    8.1/107,021 votes

    #7 - Return

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/2019

    The Roys head to the UK, where Roman and Shiv try to strike a deal with their mother and Logan and Kendall face the consequences of their last visit.

    Director: Becky Martin

    Writer: Jonathan Glatzer

  • Dundee
    8.6/107,537 votes

    #8 - Dundee

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/29/2019

    The entire Roy clan travels to Logan's hometown of Dundee, Scotland, for a celebration of Logan's 50 years in the business. Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa's play. A former employee proves difficult to silence.

    Director: Kevin Bray

    Writer: Mary Laws

  • DC
    9.1/108,441 votes

    #9 - DC

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/6/2019

    Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress. Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness. In Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Jesse Armstrong

  • This Is Not for Tears
    9.7/1017,018 votes

    #10 - This Is Not for Tears

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2019

    Logan weighs whether a member of the family, or a top lieutenant, will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company's tarnished reputation. Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing, as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. Season Two Finale.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Jesse Armstrong