The BEST episodes of Angel season 2

Every episode of Angel season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Angel season 2!

Angel, a 240-year old vampire cursed with a conscience, haunts the dark streets of Los Angeles alone. But after he meets a half-demon with mysterious visions, Angel realizes his true purpose: to help those in danger with the hope that he may have a chance to redeem himself and save his own soul. With Cordelia and Doyle at his side, he forms Angel Investigations. He is soon joined by Wesley, Gunn, Lorne and Fred, and he will need all their expertise to fight the growing forces of evil, and the supernatural law firm of Wolfram and Hart.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: The WBStatus: Ended
Reunion
star
8.22
664 votes

#1 - Reunion

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2000

The newly revamped deadly duo of Drusilla and Darla hit the streets of L.A. Angel is frantic, searching for the terrible twosome.

Directors: James A. Contner
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Darla
star
8.12
756 votes

#2 - Darla

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2000

Lindsey finds himself drawn to Darla as her mental state deteriorates.

Directors: Tim Minear
Writer: Tim Minear
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The Trial
star
7.93
829 votes

#3 - The Trial

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2000

Still haunted by flashbacks of his 150-year fling with the dreaded Darla, Angel sends Gunn out to find her.

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Through the Looking Glass
star
7.92
718 votes

#4 - Through the Looking Glass

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2001

Angel, Gunn, Wesley and the Host are sentenced to death by the villagers. They are brought before the princess of Pylea, who they are shocked to discover is Her Royal Highness Cordelia. Soon, Cordelia discovers one of her duties as princess is mating with a creature called the Groossalugg.

Directors: Tim Minear
Writer: Tim Minear
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There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb
star
7.90
650 votes

#5 - There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2001

Angel struggles with the inner beast the demon dimension brings out in him, while Wesley and Gunn join with rebel forces to overthrow the government and Her Majesty. It's up to Cordelia to save the Host him while Angel seeks help to rescue everyone and return home.

Directors: David Greenwalt
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First Impressions
star
7.85
719 votes

#6 - First Impressions

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2000

Angel encounters an amorous Darla in his dreams; Cordelia vows to protect Gunn after she experiences a vision depicting him in mortal danger.

Directors: James A. Contner
Writer: Shawn Ryan
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Dead End
star
7.84
642 votes

#7 - Dead End

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2001

Cordelia's visions get worse and the gang fears for her health. Meanwhile Lindsey is granted a new hand that has a murderous mind of its own.

Directors: James A. Contner
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Untouched
star
7.82
733 votes

#8 - Untouched

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2000

Angel attempts to help a girl with telekinetic powers before she falls into the hands of Wolfram and Hart.

Directors: Joss Whedon
Writer: Mere Smith
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Over the Rainbow
star
7.81
608 votes

#9 - Over the Rainbow

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2001

Cordelia is sucked through a magic portal and transported into a demon dimension where humans are considered inferior and sold into slavery. When Angel, Gunn, Wesley and the Host jump through the portal in search of her, they are attacked by an angry mob of villagers.

Directors: Fred Keller
Writer: Mere Smith
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Reprise
star
7.81
685 votes

#10 - Reprise

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2001

Wolfram and Hart's senior partner is coming to visit. When Angel learns that the "senior partner" is actually an evil and merciless demon from hell, he must sacrifice his own life to destroy the powerful beast.

Writer: Tim Minear
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Belonging
star
7.80
619 votes

#11 - Belonging

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2001

Angel and his crew must find a way to kill a bloodthirsty demon who has arrived in town from another dimension through a mysterious, magical portal. Meanwhile, Cordelia discovers a whole new world.

Directors: Turi Meyer
Writer: Shawn Ryan
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Guise Will Be Guise
star
7.79
769 votes

#12 - Guise Will Be Guise

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2000

Angel meets with a swami in hopes of ending his obsession with Darla; meanwhile, Wesley assumes Angel's identity and plays bodyguard to a wealthy business man's daughter.

Directors: Krishna Rao
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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been
star
7.79
824 votes

#13 - Are You Now or Have You Ever Been

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2000

In the 1950s, Angel aids a woman hiding from her past inside a hotel with a long history of death and mayhem. Meanwhile, in the present day, Angel and his colleagues hunt down a demon responsible for the carnage.

Directors: David Semel
Writer: Tim Minear
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Dear Boy
star
7.70
779 votes

#14 - Dear Boy

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2000

Darla attempts to drive Angel over the edge in hopes of getting him to embrace his dark side.

Directors: David Greenwalt
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Epiphany
star
7.65
731 votes

#15 - Epiphany

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2001

After an empty night of passion with Darla, Angel wakes up with his soul still intact and has an epiphany. Angel tries to reunite with his former employees,but Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn are reluctant to forgive him, even when their lives are at stake.

Directors: Thomas J. Wright
Writer: Tim Minear
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Judgment
star
7.64
829 votes

#16 - Judgment

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2000

Angel protects a pregnant woman being hunted by demons after he inadvertently slays her guardian.

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Redefinition
star
7.63
790 votes

#17 - Redefinition

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2001

Angel takes on Darla and Drusilla as they hold try-outs for people who want to wreak havoc.

Directors: Michael Grossman
Writer: Mere Smith
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Blood Money
star
7.62
677 votes

#18 - Blood Money

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2001

Angel threatens to reveal Wolfram and Hart's criminal activities when he discovers they're stealing large contributions being made to a teen shelter. However, someone from Angel's past has other plans for him.

Directors: R.D. Price
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Happy Anniversary
star
7.61
697 votes

#19 - Happy Anniversary

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2001

Angel and The Host search for a physicist who, with the aid of two Lubber demons, plans to freeze time so he and his girlfriend will live in eternal happiness. Meanwhile, Wesley, Cordelia and Gunn start their first official case.

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Disharmony
star
7.60
676 votes

#20 - Disharmony

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/17/2001

While the group tries to track down a cult of vampires with a wicked scheme, Cordelia gets a surprise visit from her high school friend Harmony. Unaware that Harmony is now a vampire, Cordelia invites her to join the team on a mission.

Directors: Fred Keller
Writer: David Fury
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The Thin Dead Line
star
7.57
673 votes

#21 - The Thin Dead Line

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2001

Angel teams up with Kate to investigate the rumours of "dead" renegade police who are out for blood. Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn carry out their own investigation that results in Wesley being seriously wounded by a police gunshot.

Directors: Scott McGinnis
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The Shroud of Rahmon
star
7.39
710 votes

#22 - The Shroud of Rahmon

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2000

Angel goes undercover with the help of the witty and street smart Gunn in order to prevent a mind-altering shroud from falling into the wrong hands.

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Jim Kouf
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