The Best Episodes of Gentleman Jack Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(362 votes)

   #1 - It's Not Illegal

   S2:E85/29/2022

   Anne and Ann's marriage is in serious danger when Captain Sutherland arrives from Scotland determined to destroy Anne Lister's reputation.

   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   8.3/10(372 votes)

   #2 - I'm Not the Other Woman, She Is

   S2:E45/1/2022

   Anne Lister is drawn back into her complicated past with Mariana during a trip to Lawton Hall. Determined to draw a line under the tempestuous 20-year relationship, the women find themselves raking over past heartache. Back at Shibden with her in-laws, Ann Walker receives a visitor of her own, in a sneaky move by her meddling cousins.

   Director:Amanda Brotchie

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Amanda Brotchie

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   8.0/10(472 votes)

   #3 - Faith Is All

   S2:E14/10/2022

   Yorkshire, 1834. A month on from their private marriage ceremony, Ann Walker remains in York under the care of her doctor while Anne Lister, with fresh financial confidence and entrepreneurial vigour, renovates Shibden Hall in preparation for her wife to move in.

   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   8.0/10(393 votes)

   #4 - Two Jacks Don't Suit

   S2:E24/17/2022

   Anne Lister's former flame, Isabella 'Tib' Norcliffe, threatens to derail Anne's idyllic honeymoon by revealing details of her complicated romantic past to Ann Walker. Questioned by Ann in the foothills of Mont Blanc, Anne Lister reveals something of her relationship with Mariana Lawton, but keeps back crucial information.

   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   8.0/10(358 votes)

   #5 - Tripe All Over the Place, Presumably

   S2:E34/24/2022

   Anne Lister and Ann Walker launch a charm offensive on Ann's relatives, determined to show them that Miss Walker is flourishing at Shibden Hall. Anne is fascinated by the arrival of a railway in Yorkshire, and quizzes Halifax's men of industry on what this revolution could mean for the town.

   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Edward Hall

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   7.9/10(332 votes)

   #6 - A Lucky and Narrow Escape

   S2:E55/8/2022

   Halifax is smashed to pieces by a mob hungry for political change. It's a dangerous time to be a Tory – and a lesbian – but Anne Lister refuses to keep a low profile.

   Director:Amanda Brotchie

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Amanda Brotchie

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   7.9/10(320 votes)

   #7 - I Can Be as a Meteor in Your Life

   S2:E65/15/2022

   In the face of a campaign to destroy their relationship, serious cracks are appearing in Anne Lister and Ann Walker's marriage.

   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright
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   7.9/10(310 votes)

   #8 - What's All That Got to Do with Jesus Though?

   S2:E75/22/2022

   Ann Walker's determination to divide the family estate angers Captain Sutherland, who is increasingly disturbed by Anne Lister's involvement with his sister-in-law.

   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright

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   Director:Fergus O'Brien

   Writer:Sally Wainwright