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The Best Episodes of True Detective Season 2

Every episode of True Detective Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of True Detective Season 2!

An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.

Genres:DramaMystery
Network:HBO

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "True Detective" season 2 is "The Western Book of the Dead", rated 7.6/10 from 16564 user votes. It was directed by Justin Lin and written by Nic Pizzolatto. "The Western Book of the Dead" aired on 6/21/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Night Finds You".

  • The Western Book of the Dead
    7.6/10 16,564 votes

    #1 - The Western Book of the Dead

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2015

    The disappearance of a city manager disrupts a lucrative land scheme and ignites an investigation involving three police officers and a career criminal who is moving into legitimate business.

    Director: Justin Lin

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto

  • Night Finds You
    7.6/10 11,960 votes

    #2 - Night Finds You

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2015

    Ben Caspar's autopsy reveals the gruesome details of his demise, and Ray and Ani wonder if it has anything to do with his fondness for prostitutes. Meanwhile, Frank looks into what might have happened to his missing fortune.

    Director: Justin Lin

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto

  • Maybe Tomorrow
    7.3/10 10,694 votes

    #3 - Maybe Tomorrow

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2015

    The repercussions from Caspar's murder are felt by Frank and the Vinci Mayor's office. Ray and Ani are involved in a close call with the killer.

    Director: Janus Metz

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto

  • Down Will Come
    8.1/10 11,427 votes

    #4 - Down Will Come

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2015

    The detail works a pawn-shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for his present. Velcoro, Bezzerides and Woodrugh struggle to keep the case straight in the face of corruption.

    Director: Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer: Scott Lasser, Nic Pizzolatto

  • Other Lives
    7.6/10 9,699 votes

    #5 - Other Lives

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2015

    Ray and Frank contemplate new life choices. Ani and Paul follow a lead up the coast.

    Director: John Crowley

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto

  • Church in Ruins
    8.2/10 10,352 votes

    #6 - Church in Ruins

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2015

    Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.

    Director: Miguel Sapochnik

    Writer: Scott Lasser, Nic Pizzolatto

  • Black Maps and Motel Rooms
    8.6/10 11,672 votes

    #7 - Black Maps and Motel Rooms

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2015

    Ray, Ani and Paul take precautionary measures to elude detection and untangle a dark mystery; Frank deals with the fallout of his betrayal.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto

  • Omega Station
    8.0/10 13,391 votes

    #8 - Omega Station

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2015

    Frank, Ray and Ani weigh their options as Caspere's killer and the scope of corruption is revealed.

    Director: John Crowley

    Writer: Nic Pizzolatto