The BEST episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage season 2

Every episode of Marvel's Luke Cage season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage season 2!

After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage became a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.

Last Updated: 2/20/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
The Main Ingredient
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7.70
1431 votes

#1 - The Main Ingredient

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/22/2018

Danny Rand insists on helping Luke hunt for Bushmaster -- the Iron Fist way. Mariah sets out to reclaim her empire. Misty pursues a traitor.

Directors: Andy Goddard
Writer: Akela Cooper
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They Reminisce Over You
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7.61
1356 votes

#2 - They Reminisce Over You

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/22/2018

Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.

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Can't Front On Me
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7.60
1331 votes

#3 - Can't Front On Me

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2018

Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.

Directors: Everardo Gout
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On and On
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7.55
1379 votes

#4 - On and On

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2018

Reeling from the showdown on the bridge, Luke teams up with Misty to find Piranha. The hunt for the snitch heats up. Bushmaster reveals his endgame.

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The Creator
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7.55
1326 votes

#5 - The Creator

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2018

Shaken by Mariah's latest act, Luke combs the city for a witness. Flashbacks reveal a fateful encounter between the Stokes and McIver families.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
The Basement
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7.47
1436 votes

#6 - The Basement

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/22/2018

As a wave of violence rocks Harlem, everyone races to connect the dots between Piranha, Mariah, Bushmaster and the grisly find at the clinic.

If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right
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7.47
1371 votes

#7 - If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/22/2018

While Shades, Mariah and Misty come to terms with the previous night's events, Bushmaster searches for a way to boost his strength.

Directors: Neema Barnette
For Pete's Sake
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7.45
1362 votes

#8 - For Pete's Sake

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/22/2018

Hunkered down in a makeshift safe house, Luke and Misty butt heads over how to handle Mariah. Meanwhile, long-buried family secrets come to light.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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All Souled Out
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7.39
1457 votes

#9 - All Souled Out

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2018

Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.

Directors: Kasi Lemmons
Writer: Ian Stokes
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Wig Out
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7.35
1525 votes

#10 - Wig Out

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2018

Worried Luke is heading down a dark path, Claire pays a visit to his father. Bushmaster makes a bid for Mariah's guns.

Directors: Marc Jobst
Writer: Matt Owens
Straighten It Out
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7.31
1618 votes

#11 - Straighten It Out

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2018

Luke tests out his abilities on the ballfield, Misty ruffles feathers at the precinct, and Mariah plans a reunion to boost her image.

Directors: Steph Green
Writer: Akela Cooper
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I Get Physical
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7.28
1494 votes

#12 - I Get Physical

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2018

As footage of his fight with Bushmaster goes viral, Luke struggles with the aftereffects and follows a trail of clues to Tilda's shop.

Soul Brother #1
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7.27
1871 votes

#13 - Soul Brother #1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2018

As Luke adjusts to his growing fame and tries to shut down the flow of heroin branded with his name, someone from his past reaches out.

Directors: Lucy Liu