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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Magicians Season 2 Episode 1 - Knight of Crowns
    7.8/10(918 votes)

    #1 - Knight of Crowns

    S2:E1

    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

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  2. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 2 - Hotel Spa Potions
    7.7/10(819 votes)

    #2 - Hotel Spa Potions

    S2:E2

    Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

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  3. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 3 - Divine Elimination
    8.6/10(981 votes)

    #3 - Divine Elimination

    S2:E3

    Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.

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  4. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 4 - The Flying Forest
    7.8/10(798 votes)

    #4 - The Flying Forest

    S2:E4

    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

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  5. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 5 - Cheat Day
    7.6/10(751 votes)

    #5 - Cheat Day

    S2:E5

    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

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  6. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cock Barrens
    7.6/10(714 votes)

    #6 - The Cock Barrens

    S2:E6

    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

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  8. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 7 - Plan B
    8.3/10(751 votes)

    #7 - Plan B

    S2:E7

    Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.

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  9. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 8 - Word As Bond
    7.8/10(687 votes)

    #8 - Word As Bond

    S2:E8

    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.

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  10. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 9 - Lesser Evils
    7.9/10(737 votes)

    #9 - Lesser Evils

    S2:E9

    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.

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  11. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 10 - The Girl Who Told Time
    7.8/10(679 votes)

    #10 - The Girl Who Told Time

    S2:E10

    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.

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  12. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 11 - The Rattening
    7.9/10(671 votes)

    #11 - The Rattening

    S2:E11

    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.

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  13. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 12 - Ramifications
    8.1/10(690 votes)

    #12 - Ramifications

    S2:E12

    Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory

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  14. The Magicians Season 2 Episode 13 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes
    8.3/10(727 votes)

    #13 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes

    S2:E13

    Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Knight of Crowns" is the best rated episode of "The Magicians" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 918 votes. Directed by Chris Fisher and written by Sera Gamble, it aired on 1/25/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hotel Spa Potions".