The Handmaid's Tale

The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 2

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Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 2!

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. A TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's...
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  1. 9.0/10(4.9k votes)

    #1 - The Last Ceremony

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    S2:E10

    A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(4.5k votes)

    #2 - Smart Power

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    S2:E9

    The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’s guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.8/10(5.4k votes)

    #3 - June

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    S2:E1

    Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.

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    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.8/10(4.6k votes)

    #4 - First Blood

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    S2:E6

    Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

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    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.7/10(4.3k votes)

    #5 - Women's Work

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    S2:E8

    A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.5/10(5.1k votes)

    #6 - The Word

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    S2:E13

    Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

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    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.3/10(4.4k votes)

    #7 - Holly

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    S2:E11

    Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.

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    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.3/10(3.8k votes)

    #8 - Postpartum

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    S2:E12

    Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.

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    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.2/10(4.7k votes)

    #9 - Unwomen

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    S2:E2

    Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.

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    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.2/10(3.9k votes)

    #10 - After

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    S2:E7

    An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.0/10(3.9k votes)

    #11 - Seeds

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    S2:E5

    Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.

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    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:N/A
  13. 7.9/10(4.3k votes)

    #12 - Baggage

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    S2:E3

    Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.9/10(4.0k votes)

    #13 - Other Women

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    S2:E4

    A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Last Ceremony" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 2. It scored 9/10 based on 4853 votes. Directed by Jeremy Podeswa and written by N/A, it aired on 6/20/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Smart Power".