The Best Episodes of This Life Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(33 votes)

   #1 - Last Tango In Southwark

   S2:E13/17/1997

   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

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   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic
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   7.3/10(27 votes)

   #2 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

   S2:E23/24/1997

   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

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   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Richard Zajdlic
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   7.6/10(27 votes)

   #3 - The Bi Who Came In From The Cold

   S2:E33/31/1997

   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

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   Director:Sallie Aprahamian

   Writer:Matthew Graham
4. 

   7.5/10(25 votes)

   #4 - How to Get in Bed by Advertising

   S2:E44/7/1997

   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

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   Director:Dominic Lees

   Writer:Matthew Graham
5. 

   7.7/10(25 votes)

   #5 - Small Town Boyo

   S2:E54/14/1997

   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

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   Director:Dominic Lees

   Writer:Mark Davies Markham
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   7.9/10(25 votes)

   #6 - Unusual Suspect

   S2:E64/21/1997

   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

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   Director:Dominic Lees

   Writer:Mark Davies Markham
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   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #7 - He's Leaving Home

   S2:E74/28/1997

   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

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   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Joe Ahearne
8. 

   7.9/10(24 votes)

   #8 - Room With a Queue

   S2:E85/8/1997

   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

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   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid
9. 

   7.7/10(23 votes)

   #9 - Men Behaving Sadly

   S2:E95/15/1997

   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

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   Director:Joy Perino

   Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid
10. 

    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #10 - When the Dope Comes In

    S2:E105/22/1997

    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

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore
11. 

    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #11 - She's Gotta Get It

    S2:E115/29/1997

    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

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Amelia Bullmore
12. 

    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #12 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice

    S2:E126/5/1997

    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

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    Director:Harry Bradbeer

    Writer:Eirene Houston
13. 

    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Wish You Were Queer

    S2:E136/12/1997

    Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Annie Caulfield

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    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Annie Caulfield
14. 

    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Who's That Girl?

    S2:E146/19/1997

    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

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    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Annie Caulfield
15. 

    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #15 - From Here to Maternity

    S2:E156/26/1997

    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

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    Director:Sallie Aprahamian

    Writer:Jimmy Gardner
16. 

    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #16 - One Bedding and a Funeral

    S2:E167/3/1997

    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

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    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:Jimmy Gardner
17. 

    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #17 - The Secret of My Excess

    S2:E177/10/1997

    Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:William Gaminara

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    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:William Gaminara
18. 

    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Diet Hard

    S2:E187/17/1997

    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

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    Director:Joe Ahearne

    Writer:William Gaminara
19. 

    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Milly Liar

    S2:E197/24/1997

    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

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    Director:Morag Fullarton

    Writer:Joe Ahearne
20. 

    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Secrets and Wives

    S2:E207/31/1997

    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

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    Director:Morag Fullarton

    Writer:Richard Zajdlic
21. 

    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Apocalypse Wow!

    S2:E218/7/1997

    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

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    Director:Morag Fullarton

    Writer:Richard Zajdlic