The Best Episodes of The Killing Season 2

Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.

Director: Patty Jenkins

Writer: Veena Sud, Dan Nowak

A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.

Director: Ed Bianchi

Writer: Jeremy Doner

Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.

Director: Keith Gordon

Writer: Aaron Zelman, Wendy Riss Gatsiounis

In the aftermath of the shooting at City Hall and Linden's discovery that the photo leading to Councilman Darren Richmond's arrest was forged, Sarah returns to Seattle to investigate a possible cover up and wonders if she can trust her partner.

Director: Agnieszka Holland

Writer: Veena Sud

The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.

Director: Nicole Kassell

Writer: Dan Nowak

An ominous discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah travels to Tacoma to learn Councilman Richmond's dark secret. Meanwhile, Richmond is forced to come to grips with the fallout from the attack at City Hall.

Director: Daniel Attias

Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

Sarah teeters on the edge. Stan attempts to make amends. Richmond receives an unexpected boost in the mayoral race.

Director: Nicole Kassell

Writer: Eliza Clark

Sarah and Holder identify the mystery man with the tattoo while Jamie attempts to enlist Gwen's help and Stan learns his past may have come back to haunt him.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Jeremy Doner

Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.

Director: Ed Bianchi

Writer: Wendy Riss Gatsiounis

Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.

Director: Veena Sud

Writer: Nathaniel Halpern

Sarah hunts down Rosie's backpack as Holder falls from grace. Mitch re-emerges while Stan continues to entangle himself with the mob. Richmond faces up to his situation.

Director: Brad Anderson

Writer: Eliza Clark

Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.

Director: Kevin Bray

Writer: Aaron Zelman