The Best Episodes of Angel Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.1/10(2604 votes)

   #1 - Reunion

   S2:E1012/19/2000

   The newly revamped deadly duo of Drusilla and Darla hit the streets of L.A. Angel is frantic, searching for the terrible twosome.

   Director:James A. Contner

   Writers:Shawn Ryan, Tim Minear

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   Director:James A. Contner

   Writers:Shawn Ryan, Tim Minear
2. 

   8.8/10(2578 votes)

   #2 - Are You Now or Have You Ever Been

   S2:E210/3/2000

   In the 1950s, Angel aids a woman hiding from her past inside a hotel with a long history of death and mayhem. Meanwhile, in the present day, Angel and his colleagues hunt down a demon responsible for the carnage.

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Tim Minear
3. 

   8.8/10(2465 votes)

   #3 - Darla

   S2:E711/14/2000

   Lindsey finds himself drawn to Darla as her mental state deteriorates.

   Director:Tim Minear

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Tim Minear

   Writer:Tim Minear
4. 

   8.7/10(2374 votes)

   #4 - The Trial

   S2:E911/28/2000

   Still haunted by flashbacks of his 150-year fling with the dreaded Darla, Angel sends Gunn out to find her.

   Director:Bruce Seth Green

   Writers:Tim Minear, Doug Petrie, David Greenwalt

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   Director:Bruce Seth Green

   Writers:Tim Minear, Doug Petrie, David Greenwalt
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   8.6/10(2234 votes)

   #5 - Reprise

   S2:E152/20/2001

   Wolfram and Hart's senior partner is coming to visit. When Angel learns that the "senior partner" is actually an evil and merciless demon from hell, he must sacrifice his own life to destroy the powerful beast.

   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writer:Tim Minear
6. 

   8.5/10(2311 votes)

   #6 - Epiphany

   S2:E162/27/2001

   After an empty night of passion with Darla, Angel wakes up with his soul still intact and has an epiphany. Angel tries to reunite with his former employees,but Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn are reluctant to forgive him, even when their lives are at stake.

   Director:Thomas J. Wright

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Thomas J. Wright

   Writer:Tim Minear
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   8.5/10(2162 votes)

   #7 - There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb

   S2:E225/22/2001

   Angel struggles with the inner beast the demon dimension brings out in him, while Wesley and Gunn join with rebel forces to overthrow the government and Her Majesty. It's up to Cordelia to save the Host him while Angel seeks help to rescue everyone and return home.

   Director:David Greenwalt

   Writer:David Greenwalt

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   Director:David Greenwalt

   Writer:David Greenwalt
8. 

   8.4/10(2088 votes)

   #8 - Redefinition

   S2:E111/16/2001

   Angel takes on Darla and Drusilla as they hold try-outs for people who want to wreak havoc.

   Director:Michael Grossman

   Writer:Mere Smith

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   Director:Michael Grossman

   Writer:Mere Smith
9. 

   8.4/10(2211 votes)

   #9 - Through the Looking Glass

   S2:E215/15/2001

   Angel, Gunn, Wesley and the Host are sentenced to death by the villagers. They are brought before the princess of Pylea, who they are shocked to discover is Her Royal Highness Cordelia. Soon, Cordelia discovers one of her duties as princess is mating with a creature called the Groossalugg.

   Director:Tim Minear

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Tim Minear

   Writer:Tim Minear
10. 

    8.3/10(2355 votes)

    #10 - Dear Boy

    S2:E510/24/2000

    Darla attempts to drive Angel over the edge in hopes of getting him to embrace his dark side.

    Director:David Greenwalt

    Writer:David Greenwalt

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    Director:David Greenwalt

    Writer:David Greenwalt
11. 

    8.3/10(2272 votes)

    #11 - Dead End

    S2:E184/24/2001

    Cordelia's visions get worse and the gang fears for her health. Meanwhile Lindsey is granted a new hand that has a murderous mind of its own.

    Director:James A. Contner

    Writer:David Greenwalt

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    Director:James A. Contner

    Writer:David Greenwalt
12. 

    8.2/10(2370 votes)

    #12 - Guise Will Be Guise

    S2:E611/7/2000

    Angel meets with a swami in hopes of ending his obsession with Darla; meanwhile, Wesley assumes Angel's identity and plays bodyguard to a wealthy business man's daughter.

    Director:Krishna Rao

    Writer:Jane Espenson

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    Director:Krishna Rao

    Writer:Jane Espenson
13. 

    8.2/10(2208 votes)

    #13 - Over the Rainbow

    S2:E205/8/2001

    Cordelia realises she was transported into a demon dimension where humans are considered inferior and sold into slavery. When Angel, Gunn, Wesley and the Host jump through the portal in search of her, they are attacked by an angry mob of villagers.

    Director:Frederick King Keller

    Writer:Mere Smith

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    Director:Frederick King Keller

    Writer:Mere Smith
14. 

    8.0/10(2260 votes)

    #14 - Disharmony

    S2:E174/17/2001

    While the group tries to track down a cult of vampires with a wicked scheme, Cordelia gets a surprise visit from her high school friend Harmony. Unaware that Harmony is now a vampire, Cordelia invites her to join the team on a mission.

    Director:Frederick King Keller

    Writer:David Fury

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    Director:Frederick King Keller

    Writer:David Fury
15. 

    7.7/10(2397 votes)

    #15 - Judgment

    S2:E19/26/2000

    Angel protects a pregnant woman being hunted down by demons after he inadvertently slays her guardian.

    Director:Michael Lange

    Writers:Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt

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    Director:Michael Lange

    Writers:Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt
16. 

    7.7/10(2099 votes)

    #16 - Belonging

    S2:E195/1/2001

    Angel and his crew must find a way to kill a bloodthirsty demon who has arrived in town from another dimension through a mysterious, magical portal.

    Director:Turi Meyer

    Writer:Shawn Ryan

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    Director:Turi Meyer

    Writer:Shawn Ryan
17. 

    7.6/10(2207 votes)

    #17 - Untouched

    S2:E410/17/2000

    Angel attempts to help a girl with telekinetic powers before she falls into the hands of Wolfram and Hart.

    Director:Joss Whedon

    Writer:Mere Smith

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    Director:Joss Whedon

    Writer:Mere Smith
18. 

    7.5/10(2226 votes)

    #18 - First Impressions

    S2:E310/10/2000

    Angel encounters an amorous Darla in his dreams; Cordelia vows to protect Gunn after she experiences a vision depicting him in mortal danger.

    Director:James A. Contner

    Writer:Shawn Ryan

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    Director:James A. Contner

    Writer:Shawn Ryan
19. 

    7.5/10(2118 votes)

    #19 - The Thin Dead Line

    S2:E142/13/2001

    Angel teams up with Kate to investigate the rumours of "dead" renegade police who are out for blood. Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn carry out their own investigation that results in Wesley being seriously wounded by a police gunshot.

    Director:Scott McGinnis

    Writers:Shawn Ryan, Jim Kouf

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    Director:Scott McGinnis

    Writers:Shawn Ryan, Jim Kouf
20. 

    7.3/10(2143 votes)

    #20 - The Shroud of Rahmon

    S2:E811/21/2000

    Angel goes undercover with the help of the witty and street smart Gunn in order to prevent a mind-altering shroud from falling into the wrong hands.

    Director:David Grossman

    Writer:Jim Kouf

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    Director:David Grossman

    Writer:Jim Kouf
21. 

    7.2/10(2112 votes)

    #21 - Blood Money

    S2:E121/23/2001

    Angel threatens to reveal Wolfram and Hart's criminal activities when he discovers they're stealing large contributions being made to a teen shelter. However, someone from Angel's past has other plans for him.

    Director:R. D. Price

    Writers:Mere Smith, Shawn Ryan

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    Director:R. D. Price

    Writers:Mere Smith, Shawn Ryan
22. 

    7.2/10(2125 votes)

    #22 - Happy Anniversary

    S2:E132/6/2001

    Angel and The Host search for a physicist who, with the aid of to Lubber demons, plans to freeze time so the he and his girlfriend will live in eternal happiness. Meanwhile, Wesley, Cordelia and Gunn start their first official case.

    Director:Bill L. Norton

    Writers:Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt

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    Director:Bill L. Norton

    Writers:Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt