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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!

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...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Syfy

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Knight of Crowns" is the best rated episode of "The Magicians" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 884 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".

  • Knight of Crowns
    7.8/10884 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

  • Hotel Spa Potions
    7.7/10789 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

  • Divine Elimination
    8.6/10950 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

  • The Flying Forest
    7.8/10765 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

  • Cheat Day
    7.6/10719 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

  • The Cock Barrens
    7.6/10682 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

  • Plan B
    8.3/10716 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

  • Word As Bond
    7.8/10656 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

  • Lesser Evils
    8.0/10704 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

  • The Girl Who Told Time
    7.8/10649 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: Noga Landau, Henry Alonso Myers

  • The Rattening
    7.9/10643 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

  • Ramifications
    8.1/10659 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

  • We Have Brought You Little Cakes
    8.3/10695 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