The BEST episodes of City on a Hill season 2

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

In early 1990s Boston, Assistant DA Decourcy Ward forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran, Jackie Rhodes. Together, they take on a case that ultimately changes the city's entire criminal justice system.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Pax Bostonia
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7.83
330 votes

#1 - Pax Bostonia

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2021

Decourcy pursues justice in and out of the courtroom. Despite his maneuvering, Jackie discovers he can't escape his past, and Jenny finally confront hers. Cathy says goodbye to the root of her struggles. Siobhan has sights on a new dream.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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East of Eden
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7.78
345 votes

#2 - East of Eden

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/25/2021

U.S. Attorney Karen Shimizu tries to get rid of her troublesome agent once and for all. Jackie schemes his way into a new mission. At the Suffolk County Courthouse, Decourcy and Siobhan spar on opposing sides of a legal battle. Meeting dead-ends at every turn in the effort to help her son, Grace does something desperate. Jenny surprises Benny with some rebellious fun. Cathy re-ups her supply by going straight to the source.

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Is the Total Black, Being Spoken
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7.75
357 votes

#3 - Is the Total Black, Being Spoken

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2021

Jackie uncovers one of Decourcy’s informants and hatches a plan to use him as a pawn to discredit the Assistant DA. Siobhan receives some welcome news, in the midst of plotting her run for City Council. Jimmy Ryan faces problems far worse than a guilty conscience.

Writer: J.M. Holmes
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Apophasis
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7.75
318 votes

#4 - Apophasis

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2021

Assuming the involvement of the Campbell brothers at the Copeland territory shootout, Jackie confronts Grace, who can no longer sidestep her sons’ criminal activity. Resenting the outcome of a negotiation that he could not take part in, Decourcy finds comfort in the strength of Siobhan, who keeps her head even after tragedy strikes. Jenny insists on helping Maeve, whether or not that means defying Jackie.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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Don't Go Sayin' Last Words
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7.69
335 votes

#5 - Don't Go Sayin' Last Words

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2021

Kelvin struggles to lead the Braxton Boys. Jackie homes in on Grace. Decourcy finds himself at a disconnect with Siobhan, as he seeks vengeance while she focuses on recovery. Cathy pays a visit to old friends.

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Overtime White and Overtime Stupid
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7.64
346 votes

#6 - Overtime White and Overtime Stupid

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/18/2021

Jackie reckons with the destructive consequences of his actions. Rickey Townsend prepares to testify against Decourcy. With violence intensifying between the Copeland Crew and the Braxton Boys, Decourcy, Anton and Siobhan face off in the interrogation room. Left reflecting on her role as a mother and leader in the community, Grace makes an unfortunate miscalculation. Jenny makes fast friends with the mysterious woman from Belfast.

Directors: Benny Boom
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Bill Russell's Bedsheets
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7.57
383 votes

#7 - Bill Russell's Bedsheets

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2021

When an assistant U.S. attorney overdoses and ends up left for dead, Decourcy Ward suspects Jackie Rohr's involvement. In turn, Jackie goes after the BPD for a questionable drug arrest at a federal housing project. Community activist Grace Campbell recruits Siobhan Quays to work on behalf of Braxton and its residents, but their efforts are subverted as tensions flare between rival gangs.

Directors: Kevin Bacon
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I Need a Goat
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7.55
370 votes

#8 - I Need a Goat

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2021

As Decourcy increases pressure on the Justice Department, Jackie counters by looking into his adversary’s romantic past. While Jackie’s digging up dirt, Siobhan is planning ahead, focused on starting a family even as Decourcy remains preoccupied by the escalating conflict. Jenny realizes she can’t keep ignoring her mother after an unsettling phone call. With business at the salon all but dead, Cathy Ryan turns to an unlikely income source.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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