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The Best Episodes of The Purge Season 2

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them...

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  1. 7.7/10(552 votes)

    #1 - Before the Sirens

    S2:E8

    Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.

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    Director:Patrick Lussier
    Writers:James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal
  2. 7.6/10(771 votes)

    #2 - This Is Not a Test

    S2:E1

    Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

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    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writer:Krystal Houghton Ziv
  3. 7.6/10(486 votes)

    #3 - Hail Mary

    S2:E9

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.

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    Director:Gigi Saul Guerrero
    Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera
  4. 7.6/10(531 votes)

    #4 - 7:01am

    S2:E10

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

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    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writers:Krystal Houghton Ziv, Nick Zigler
  5. 7.5/10(584 votes)

    #5 - House of Mirrors

    S2:E5

    Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.

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    Director:Christoph Schrewe
    Writer:Lindsey Villarreal
  6. 7.4/10(564 votes)

    #6 - Happy Holidays

    S2:E6

    Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.

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    Director:Jen McGowan
    Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera
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  7. 7.3/10(548 votes)

    #7 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    S2:E7

    Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.

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    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Nick Zigler
  8. 7.2/10(616 votes)

    #8 - Everything Is Fine

    S2:E2

    The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.

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    Director:Jessica Lowrey
    Writer:James Roland
  9. 7.2/10(596 votes)

    #9 - Blindspots

    S2:E3

    The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

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    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Jeremy Robbins
  10. 7.2/10(578 votes)

    #10 - Grief Box

    S2:E4

    Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.

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    Director:Jaime Reynoso
    Writer:Desta Tedros Reff

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Before the Sirens" is the best rated episode of "The Purge" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 552 votes. Directed by Patrick Lussier and written by James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal, it aired on 12/3/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "This Is Not a Test".