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The Best Episodes of The Purge Season 2

Every episode of The Purge Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Genres:MysteryCrimeDrama
Network:USA Network

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"This Is Not a Test" is the best rated episode of "The Purge" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 760 votes. Directed by Tim Andrew and written by Krystal Houghton Ziv, it aired on 10/15/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Everything Is Fine".

  • This Is Not a Test
    7.6/10760 votes

    #1 - This Is Not a Test

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2019

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

    Director: Tim Andrew

    Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv

  • Everything Is Fine
    7.2/10606 votes

    #2 - Everything Is Fine

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2019

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

    Director: Jessica Lowrey

    Writer: James Roland

  • Blindspots
    7.2/10587 votes

    #3 - Blindspots

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2019

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

    Director: Tara Nicole Weyr

    Writer: Jeremy Robbins

  • Grief Box
    7.2/10569 votes

    #4 - Grief Box

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2019

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

    Director: Jaime Reynoso

    Writer: Desta Tedros Reff

  • House of Mirrors
    7.5/10575 votes

    #5 - House of Mirrors

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2019

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

    Director: Christoph Schrewe

    Writer: Lindsey Villarreal

  • Happy Holidays
    7.4/10556 votes

    #6 - Happy Holidays

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2019

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

    Director: Jen McGowan

    Writer: Nina Fiore, John Herrera

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go
    7.3/10540 votes

    #7 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019

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

    Director: Darren Grant

    Writer: Nick Zigler

  • Before the Sirens
    7.7/10544 votes

    #8 - Before the Sirens

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2019

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

    Director: Patrick Lussier

    Writer: James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal

  • Hail Mary
    7.6/10477 votes

    #9 - Hail Mary

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2019

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

    Director: Gigi Saul Guerrero

    Writer: Nina Fiore, John Herrera

  • 7:01am
    7.6/10522 votes

    #10 - 7:01am

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2019

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

    Director: Tim Andrew

    Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv, Nick Zigler