The Best Episodes of This Life Season 2
Every episode of This Life Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Life Season 2!
Cult drama series about a group of aspiring young lawyers sharing a shabby house in London, charting their careers and personal lives.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "This Life" season 2 is "Last Tango In Southwark", rated 7.7/10 from 30 user votes. It was directed by Sallie Aprahamian and written by Richard Zajdlic. "Last Tango In Southwark" aired on 3/17/1997 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?".
7.7/10 30 votes#1 - Last Tango In Southwark
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/1997
Anna and Miles have doubts about each other after finally getting together at a party. Egg says goodbye to both his father and his writing career. Milly is taken aback by the arrival of an attractive new trainee at the firm.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Richard Zajdlic
7.3/10 25 votes#2 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/1997
Anna throws herself into her work, only to find herself up against Miles on a case, while Milly loses her cool. Kira's career suffers a setback. A dinner party is interrupted by Warren's ex-lover Ferdy.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Richard Zajdlic
7.7/10 25 votes#3 - The Bi Who Came In From The Cold
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/1997
Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Matthew Graham
7.5/10 23 votes#4 - How to Get in Bed by Advertising
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/1997
Warren begins losing patience with Ferdy, and his efforts to relieve his stress get him into trouble. Miles finds there is no such thing as uncomplicated sex after he resorts to the lonely hearts pages. Egg starts a new job, while Milly finds it difficult being the boss.
Director: Dominic Lees
Writer: Matthew Graham
7.7/10 23 votes#5 - Small Town Boyo
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/1997
Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.
Director: Dominic Lees
Writer: Mark Davies Markham
7.9/10 23 votes#6 - Unusual Suspect
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/1997
Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.
Director: Dominic Lees
Writer: Mark Davies Markham
8.1/10 22 votes#7 - He's Leaving Home
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/1997
Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.
Director: Joy Perino
Writer: Joe Ahearne
8.0/10 22 votes#8 - Room With a Queue
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/1997
Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.
Director: Joy Perino
Writer: Ian Iqbal Rashid
7.8/10 21 votes#9 - Men Behaving Sadly
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/1997
Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.
Director: Joy Perino
Writer: Ian Iqbal Rashid
7.8/10 20 votes#10 - When the Dope Comes In
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/22/1997
Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Writer: Amelia Bullmore
7.8/10 23 votes#11 - She's Gotta Get It
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/29/1997
The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Writer: Amelia Bullmore
7.8/10 24 votes#12 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/5/1997
Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Writer: Eirene Houston
- 8.2/10 24 votes
#13 - Wish You Were Queer
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/12/1997
Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Annie Caulfield
7.8/10 22 votes#14 - Who's That Girl?
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 6/19/1997
Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Annie Caulfield
8.0/10 21 votes#15 - From Here to Maternity
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 6/26/1997
Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Jimmy Gardner
7.9/10 24 votes#16 - One Bedding and a Funeral
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 7/3/1997
Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.
Director: Joe Ahearne
Writer: Jimmy Gardner
- 8.3/10 24 votes
#17 - The Secret of My Excess
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 7/10/1997
Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.
Director: Joe Ahearne
Writer: William Gaminara
7.8/10 21 votes#18 - Diet Hard
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/17/1997
Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.
Director: Joe Ahearne
Writer: William Gaminara
8.0/10 24 votes#19 - Milly Liar
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 7/24/1997
Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.
Director: Morag Fullarton
Writer: Joe Ahearne
8.2/10 23 votes#20 - Secrets and Wives
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 7/31/1997
Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.
Director: Morag Fullarton
Writer: Richard Zajdlic
- 9.0/10 38 votes
#21 - Apocalypse Wow!
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 8/7/1997
Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?
Director: Morag Fullarton
Writer: Richard Zajdlic