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 conglomerate they control.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Succession" season 2 is "The Summer Palace", rated 8.3/10 from 7625 user votes. It was directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong. "The Summer Palace" aired on 8/11/2019 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Vaulter".
8.3/10 7,625 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
8.3/10 7,314 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
9.0/10 8,897 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
9.0/10 8,574 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: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Georgia Pritchett
9.3/10 9,660 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
8.6/10 7,202 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
8.1/10 6,768 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
8.6/10 7,281 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
9.1/10 8,133 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
9.7/10 16,515 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