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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.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC Two

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Last Tango In Southwark" is the best rated episode of "This Life" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Sallie Aprahamian and written by Richard Zajdlic, it aired on 3/17/1997. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?".

  • Last Tango In Southwark
    7.7/1031 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

  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
    7.3/1026 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

  • The Bi Who Came In From The Cold
    7.7/1026 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

  • How to Get in Bed by Advertising
    7.5/1024 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

  • Small Town Boyo
    7.7/1024 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

  • Unusual Suspect
    7.9/1024 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

  • He's Leaving Home
    8.1/1024 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

  • Room With a Queue
    8.0/1023 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

  • Men Behaving Sadly
    7.8/1022 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

  • When the Dope Comes In
    7.8/1021 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

  • She's Gotta Get It
    7.8/1024 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

  • The Plumber Always Rings Twice
    7.8/1025 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

  • Wish You Were Queer
    8.2/1025 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

  • Who's That Girl?
    7.8/1022 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

  • From Here to Maternity
    8.0/1021 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

  • One Bedding and a Funeral
    7.9/1024 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

  • The Secret of My Excess
    8.3/1024 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

  • Diet Hard
    7.8/1021 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

  • Milly Liar
    8.0/1024 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

  • Secrets and Wives
    8.2/1023 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

  • Apocalypse Wow!
    9.0/1038 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