The BEST episodes of Poldark season 2

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

Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based on the books by Winston Graham.

Last Updated: 3/24/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 13
star
8.86
29 votes

#1 - Episode 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/1977

Tragedy could be awaiting Ross, Elizabeth, and Demelza on their respective trips to London.

Directors: Philip Dudley
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Episode 9
star
8.67
36 votes

#2 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/1977

Ross is unable to help miners who are facing starvation because of a strike. Rowella blackmails Osborne.

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Episode 3
star
8.46
41 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1977

Ross is captured as a spy when he goes to France in search of Dwight Enys.

Directors: Philip Dudley
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Episode 1
star
8.02
44 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/1977

Ross returns home to Cornwall from the war with the French and soon renews his feud with the Warleggans.

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Episode 10
star
8.00
62 votes

#5 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/1977

Ross gets elected to Parliament. Hugh Armitage dies of a brain tumor. Osborne tries to have Morwenna committed to an asylum.

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Episode 6
star
7.95
39 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/1977

Aunt Agatha's deathbed curse haunts George while Ross brings Dwight Enys and Hugh Armitage back to Cornwall.

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Episode 8
star
7.94
35 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/1977

Demelza discovers that Ross had a secret meeting with Elizabeth while fighting her own attraction to Hugh Armitage.

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Episode 11
star
7.90
29 votes

#8 - Episode 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/1977

George continues to scheme for more power by planning to bankrupt Ross.

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Episode 12
star
7.90
29 votes

#9 - Episode 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/1977

Demelza takes a huge risk to help out an old friend. Drake wants to marry Morwenna now that she's free.

Directors: Philip Dudley
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Episode 7
star
7.89
35 votes

#10 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1977

Ross decides not to stand for Parliament but George Warleggan decides to throw his hat into the ring.

Directors: Roger Jenkins
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Episode 4
star
7.84
44 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1977

Demelza gives birth to a daughter. George arranges a marriage between Morwenna and Osborne Whitworth unaware that she's in love with Drake Carne.

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Episode 5
star
7.08
40 votes

#12 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/1977

As Aunt Agatha prepares a party for her 100th birthday, Ross prepares to rescue Dwight Enys from French custody. Neither the rescue nor the party go as planned.

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Episode 2
star
6.26
38 votes

#13 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/1977

Elizabeth celebrates the birth of her son but worries that there was a Dark Moon at the time of his birth. Meanwhile, word arrives that Dwight Enys is missing at sea.

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