The BEST episodes of The Hour season 2
Every episode of The Hour season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Hour season 2!
With a highly competitive, sharp-witted and passionate love triangle at the heart of the series, it is through the lens of the lives of enigmatic Bel and her rivals, Freddie and Hector, that viewers witness the decade at its most exciting – from the ruthless sexual politics behind the polite social façade to the revelations that redefined the world for a new generation. Over the six episodes, Abi explores the interplay and intense ambitions between our rising news team.
#1 - Episode 6
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2012
Bel, Freddie and Hector verge on breaking the biggest corruption expose ever - a house of cards stretching across London's most influential men - but things get complicated when one of them becomes the centre of a tabloid sex scandal. As they battle against high-level cover-up, Freddie's quest for a controversial contributor takes him right into the lion's den.
#2 - Episode 3
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/2012
It is Christmas at Lime Grove and a time for much soul-searching. Kiki has gone missing and Hector's self-destructive behaviour spirals as Bel and Freddie search for the truth about what happened to her. Meanwhile, Randall tells Lix the real reason for his return but is she willing to dredge up a painful past?
#3 - Episode 1
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/2012
With Freddie gone, Bel struggles to keep The Hour afloat as the new Head of News arrives.
#4 - Episode 4
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2012
Freddie and Bel's bond deepens as they make startling discoveries about the extent of Soho club-owner Cilenti's influence. Yet when a contact's life is endangered, Bel fears they've gone too far. Hector confronts old demons with Laurie - will he upset his team and protect his best friend? Lix and Randall receive uplifting news.
#5 - Episode 5
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2012
Bel is shaken by news of a source's murder and tries to put a stop to the team's pursuit of organised criminal Cilenti. However, the story is more tempting than ever when Freddie and Hector discover the depths that the corruption has reached, leading to chaos at the club. Is Bel right? Is Freddie charging towards a loaded gun?
#6 - Episode 2
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2012
Hector's drunken late nights at El Paradis catch up with him when he is arrested on suspicion of beating up Kiki. Bel has a fight on her hands to clear Hector's name and hide his disappearance from Randall. However Freddie complicates matters further when he decides to hold a controversial interview with a fascist on the same day as a visit from members of the board.