The BEST episodes of The A Word season 2

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

The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

Last Updated: 9/12/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 6
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8.02
48 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2017

An end-of-year show at Joe's old school brings his family members together. As Joe takes the stage, it is clear what they mean to him. But can they remain the family he knows?

Directors: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker
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Episode 5
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7.50
52 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2017

Paul's deepest feelings about his son's autism emerge when Nicola makes a film of Joe's behaviours. Eddie reaches D-Day with Holly, while Maurice makes a shocking proposal.

Directors: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker
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Episode 4
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7.49
51 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2017

Rebecca sends Paul and Alison on a weekend away to help them reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis during a fell race, and Eddie is determined to teach Joe to ride a bike.

Directors: Luke Snellin
Writer: Peter Bowker
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Episode 1
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7.44
61 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2017

When Joe says the A word for the first time, Paul and Alison know they must talk to him about his autism. Maurice is catapulted back into the life of Louise, and Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep.

Directors: Sue Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
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Episode 2
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7.40
53 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2017

Life for the Hughes family turns upside down as Joe starts at a specialist school in Manchester. Rebecca halts her plans with James, and Louise confides in a stunned Maurice.

Directors: Sue Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
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Episode 3
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7.32
56 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2017

Paul makes a connection with Sophie when he takes her and Mark to a gig. Louise clashes with Maurice, and Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend Holly.

Directors: Sue Tully
Writer: Peter Bowker
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