The Best Episodes of The Magicians Season 2
Every episode of The Magicians Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Magicians Season 2!
Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Magicians" season 2 is "Knight of Crowns", rated 7.8/10 from 873 user votes. It was directed by Chris Fisher and written by Sera Gamble. "Knight of Crowns" aired on 1/25/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hotel Spa Potions".
7.8/10 873 votes#1 - Knight of Crowns
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2017
In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Sera Gamble
7.7/10 777 votes#2 - Hotel Spa Potions
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2017
Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: John McNamara
8.6/10 937 votes#3 - Divine Elimination
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2017
Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.
Director: John Scott
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers
7.8/10 755 votes#4 - The Flying Forest
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2017
Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: David Reed
7.6/10 710 votes#5 - Cheat Day
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2017
Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.
Director: Joshua Butler
Writer: Mike Moore
7.6/10 673 votes#6 - The Cock Barrens
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2017
Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.
Director: Kate Woods
Writer: Noga Landau
8.3/10 705 votes#7 - Plan B
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2017
Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Christina Strain
7.9/10 647 votes#8 - Word As Bond
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2017
Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: Sera Gamble
8.0/10 693 votes#9 - Lesser Evils
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2017
Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.
Director: Rebecca Johnson
Writer: John McNamara, Elle Lipson
7.8/10 639 votes#10 - The Girl Who Told Time
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2017
Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.
Director: Joshua Butler
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers, Noga Landau
7.9/10 633 votes#11 - The Rattening
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2017
Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: Mike Moore
8.1/10 649 votes#12 - Ramifications
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2017
Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Christina Strain, David Reed
8.3/10 686 votes#13 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/19/2017
Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Sera Gamble, John McNamara