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The Best Episodes of The New York Times Presents Season 2

Every episode of The New York Times Presents Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The New York Times Presents Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The New York Times Presents Season 2 Episode 4 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (2)
    6.3/10(73 votes)

    S2:E4

    In Part 2 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. Anthony Pellicano is out of prison – and he’s talking. Previously unseen evidence raises questions about why so few Hollywood stars faced consequences when Pellicano was exposed.

    Director:John Pappas
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The New York Times Presents Season 2 Episode 3 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1)
    6.2/10(78 votes)

    S2:E3

    Part 1 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking.

    Director:John Pappas
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The New York Times Presents Season 2 Episode 5 - The Legacy of J Dilla
    5.8/10(89 votes)

    S2:E5

    In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn’t his accolades come sooner?

    Directors:Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The New York Times Presents Season 2 Episode 1 - Elon Musk's Crash Course
    5.4/10(303 votes)

    S2:E1

    Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has claimed since 2015 that, for Tesla, technology for self-driving cars is a "solved problem," and made outlandish claims about Autopilot capabilities. But a New York Times investigation reveals the quixotic nature of Musk's pursuit of self-driving technology, and the tragic results.

    Director:Emma Schwartz
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The New York Times Presents Season 2 Episode 2 - Superspreader
    4.7/10(85 votes)

    S2:E2

    Are you hesitant to get a Covid vaccine? This doctor opposes them. If you agree, he has some pet supplies he wants to sell you. Meet Dr. Mercola, perhaps the most influential spreader of Covid vaccine misinformation online.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (2)" is the best rated episode of "The New York Times Presents" season 2. It scored 6.3/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by John Pappas and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1)".