The BEST episodes of Girls season 2

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

The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.

Last Updated: 8/24/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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It's a Shame About Ray
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7.38
1185 votes

#1 - It's a Shame About Ray

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2013

Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Lena Dunham
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Bad Friend
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7.37
1234 votes

#2 - Bad Friend

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2013

On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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One Man's Trash
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7.34
1187 votes

#3 - One Man's Trash

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2013

Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.

Directors: Richard Shepard
Writer: Lena Dunham
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Together
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7.27
981 votes

#4 - Together

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2013

In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.

Directors: Lena Dunham
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It's Back
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7.26
965 votes

#5 - It's Back

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2013

Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents; Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; while at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia; and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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On All Fours
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7.21
1037 votes

#6 - On All Fours

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2013

Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.

Directors: Lena Dunham
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I Get Ideas
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7.18
1145 votes

#7 - I Get Ideas

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2013

Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.

Directors: Lena Dunham
Writer: Jenni Konner
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It's About Time
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7.18
1369 votes

#8 - It's About Time

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2013

Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.

Directors: Lena Dunham
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Boys
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7.16
1166 votes

#9 - Boys

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2013

Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.

Directors: Claudia Weill
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Video Games
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7.13
1003 votes

#10 - Video Games

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2013

Hannah goes along with Jessa to visit her estranged father, his alternative girlfriend and her teen son in Upstate New York.

Directors: Richard Shepard
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