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The Best Episodes of Succession Season 2

Every episode of Succession Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Succession Season 2!

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Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Succession Season 2 Episode 10 - This Is Not for Tears
    9.7/10(21990 votes)

    S2:E10

    Logan weighs whether a member of the family, or a top lieutenant, will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company's tarnished reputation. Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing, as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. Season Two Finale.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  2. Succession Season 2 Episode 5 - Tern Haven
    9.3/10(13072 votes)

    S2:E5

    Logan attempts to solidify his buyout of PGM at a weekend retreat at the Pierce family home, where Shiv, Roman and Connor veer from their carefully orchestrated roles. As the Pierces question whether an alliance with Waystar Royco will tarnish their legacy, Kendall makes his case to Naomi Pierce during a drug-filled night.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Will Tracy

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  3. Succession Season 2 Episode 9 - DC
    9.2/10(11222 votes)

    S2:E9

    Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress. Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness. In Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  4. Succession Season 2 Episode 3 - Hunting
    9.0/10(12132 votes)

    S2:E3

    Logan informs his management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire a rival media company. Greg worries his meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Tony Roche

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  5. Succession Season 2 Episode 4 - Safe Room
    9.0/10(11711 votes)

    S2:E4

    Roman begins a six-week management training program. Connor and Willa attend the funeral of a family friend with a complicated past. Logan and Kendall arrange a covert meeting with PGM CEO Rhea Jarrell. Controversy surrounds a star anchor.

    Directors:Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
    Writer:Georgia Pritchett

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  6. Succession Season 2 Episode 8 - Dundee
    8.6/10(9930 votes)

    S2:E8

    The entire Roy clan travels to Logan's hometown of Dundee, Scotland, for a celebration of Logan's 50 years in the business. Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa's play. A former employee proves difficult to silence.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Mary Laws

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  7. Succession Season 2 Episode 6 - Argestes
    8.5/10(9832 votes)

    S2:E6

    As Logan looks to finalize a deal to buy the Pierce family's papers and TV stations at a media & banking retreat, a threat to the deal arises from an unexpected quarter. Tom worries about ATN's new slogan after learning some distressing news from Greg. Kendall, Shiv and Roman fail to see eye to eye on how to handle damage control ahead of a panel featuring the Roys.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Susan Soon He Stanton

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  8. Succession Season 2 Episode 2 - Vaulter
    8.3/10(10011 votes)

    S2:E2

    Roman and Kendall do a “routine health check” of a new media brand to help Vaulter to determine the future of the company. Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN, as Greg wonders if the divisive media outlet is the right fit for him. Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York. Shiv brings Tom in the loop about her future at Waystar and with Gil’s campaign.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Jon Brown

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  9. Succession Season 2 Episode 1 - The Summer Palace
    8.2/10(10422 votes)

    S2:E1

    Kendall tries to make amends with his dad for his takeover attempt betrayal. Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his banker about the next best move for Waystar Royco. As Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company, Shiv tries to determine whether Logan is playing mind games regarding his successor.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  10. Succession Season 2 Episode 7 - Return
    8.1/10(9280 votes)

    S2:E7

    The Roys head to the UK, where Roman and Shiv try to strike a deal with their mother and Logan and Kendall face the consequences of their last visit.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Jonathan Glatzer

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"This Is Not for Tears" is the best rated episode of "Succession" season 2. It scored 9.7/10 based on 21990 votes. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, it aired on 10/13/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Tern Haven".