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The Best Episodes of The A Word Season 2

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

The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The A Word" season 2 is "Naming Day", rated 7.9/10 from 77 user votes. It was directed by Susan Tully and written by Peter Bowker. "Naming Day" aired on 11/7/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Get Away".

  • Naming Day
    7.9/10 77 votes

    #1 - Naming Day

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2017

    When Joe says the A word for the first time, Paul and Alison know they must talk to him about his autism. Maurice is catapulted back into the life of Louise, and Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep.

    Director: Susan Tully

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Get Away
    8.1/10 63 votes

    #2 - Get Away

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2017

    Life for the Hughes family turns upside down as Joe starts at a specialist school in Manchester. Rebecca halts her plans with James, and Louise confides in a stunned Maurice.

    Director: Susan Tully

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Are We Still Here?
    7.6/10 59 votes

    #3 - Are We Still Here?

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2017

    Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.

    Director: Susan Tully

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Falling
    7.6/10 61 votes

    #4 - Falling

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2017

    Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.

    Director: Luke Snellin

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Family Album
    8.0/10 66 votes

    #5 - Family Album

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2017

    Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.

    Director: Luke Snellin

    Writer: Peter Bowker

  • Same Deep Water
    7.8/10 72 votes

    #6 - Same Deep Water

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2017

    An "End of Year Show" at Joe's old school brings his family members together. Paul’s deepest feelings about his son’s autism emerge when Nicola makes a film of Joe’s behaviours. Eddie reaches D-Day with Holly, while Maurice makes a shocking proposal.

    Director: Luke Snellin

    Writer: Peter Bowker