The BEST episodes of The Magicians season 2

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

After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discover that the magic they read about as children is very real and more dangerous than they ever imagined. But will getting hooked on the thrill of magic distract them from honing their powers when they need them most?

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
We Have Brought You Little Cakes
star
8.07
2495 votes

#1 - We Have Brought You Little Cakes

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/19/2017

Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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Divine Elimination
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8.00
3006 votes

#2 - Divine Elimination

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2017

Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again; Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.

Directors: John Scott
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The Rattening
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7.85
2600 votes

#3 - The Rattening

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2017

Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.

Directors: James L. Conway
Writer: Mike Moore
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Ramifications
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7.85
2565 votes

#4 - Ramifications

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2017

Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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The Girl Who Told Time
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7.82
2616 votes

#5 - The Girl Who Told Time

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2017

Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

Directors: Joshua Butler
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Word as Bond
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7.82
2679 votes

#6 - Word as Bond

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2017

Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.

Directors: James L. Conway
Writer: Sera Gamble
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Plan B
star
7.79
2789 votes

#7 - Plan B

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2017

Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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The Cock Barrens
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7.77
2811 votes

#8 - The Cock Barrens

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2017

Quentin strives to help a friend who is suffering; Eliot and Margo's negotiations take a shocking turn; Julia and Kady discover a possible key to stopping Reynard.

Directors: Kate Woods
Writer: Noga Landau
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Lesser Evils
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7.76
2689 votes

#9 - Lesser Evils

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2017

Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

Directors: Rebecca Johnson
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The Flying Forest
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7.73
2942 votes

#10 - The Flying Forest

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2017

Quentin and Penny embark on a quest; Margo works on a way to help Eliot; Julia seeks an old friend's help.

Directors: Carol Banker
Writer: David Reed
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Knight of Crowns
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7.72
3454 votes

#11 - Knight of Crowns

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2017

In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan; Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.

Directors: Chris Fisher
Writer: Sera Gamble
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Cheat Day
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7.67
2855 votes

#12 - Cheat Day

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2017

Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard's attack.

Directors: Joshua Butler
Writer: Mike Moore
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Hotel Spa Potions
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7.65
3115 votes

#13 - Hotel Spa Potions

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

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king; Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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