The BEST episodes of Big Little Lies season 2

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

Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book, and featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, this darkly comedic series tells the tale of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.

Last Updated: 8/31/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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I Want to Know
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8.08
1705 votes

#1 - I Want to Know

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2019

Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry's childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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The Bad Mother
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7.90
1708 votes

#2 - The Bad Mother

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2019

Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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Tell-Tale Hearts
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7.71
1808 votes

#3 - Tell-Tale Hearts

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2019

Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. After a challenging therapy session, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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Kill Me
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7.64
1678 votes

#4 - Kill Me

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2019

Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon’s legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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She Knows
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7.59
1742 votes

#5 - She Knows

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2019

Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella’s birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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What Have They Done?
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7.58
2038 votes

#6 - What Have They Done?

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2019

Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie’s behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste’s mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline’s character. Jane learns that she’s known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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The End of the World
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7.54
1793 votes

#7 - The End of the World

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2019

Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.

Directors: Andrea Arnold
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