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The Best Episodes of True Detective Season 2

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

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An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    True Detective Season 2 Episode 1 - The Western Book of the Dead
    7.5/10(17526 votes)

    #1 - The Western Book of the Dead

    S2:E1

    The disappearance of a city manager disrupts a lucrative land scheme and ignites an investigation involving three police officers and a career criminal who is moving into legitimate business.

    Director:Justin Lin
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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  2. True Detective Season 2 Episode 2 - Night Finds You
    7.6/10(12763 votes)

    #2 - Night Finds You

    S2:E2

    Ben Caspar's autopsy reveals the gruesome details of his demise, and Ray and Ani wonder if it has anything to do with his fondness for prostitutes. Meanwhile, Frank looks into what might have happened to his missing fortune.

    Director:Justin Lin
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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  3. True Detective Season 2 Episode 3 - Maybe Tomorrow
    7.3/10(11476 votes)

    #3 - Maybe Tomorrow

    S2:E3

    The repercussions from Caspar's murder are felt by Frank and the Vinci Mayor's office. Ray and Ani are involved in a close call with the killer.

    Director:Janus Metz
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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  4. True Detective Season 2 Episode 4 - Down Will Come
    8.1/10(12209 votes)

    #4 - Down Will Come

    S2:E4

    The detail works a pawn-shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for his present. Velcoro, Bezzerides and Woodrugh struggle to keep the case straight in the face of corruption.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writers:Scott Lasser, Nic Pizzolatto

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  5. True Detective Season 2 Episode 5 - Other Lives
    7.6/10(10431 votes)

    #5 - Other Lives

    S2:E5

    Ray and Frank contemplate new life choices. Ani and Paul follow a lead up the coast.

    Director:John Crowley
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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  6. True Detective Season 2 Episode 6 - Church in Ruins
    8.2/10(11086 votes)

    #6 - Church in Ruins

    S2:E6

    Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:Scott Lasser, Nic Pizzolatto

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  7. True Detective Season 2 Episode 7 - Black Maps and Motel Rooms
    8.5/10(12430 votes)

    #7 - Black Maps and Motel Rooms

    S2:E7

    Ray, Ani and Paul take precautionary measures to elude detection and untangle a dark mystery; Frank deals with the fallout of his betrayal.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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  8. True Detective Season 2 Episode 8 - Omega Station
    8.0/10(14231 votes)

    #8 - Omega Station

    S2:E8

    Frank, Ray and Ani weigh their options as Caspere's killer and the scope of corruption is revealed.

    Director:John Crowley
    Writer:Nic Pizzolatto

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Western Book of the Dead" is the best rated episode of "True Detective" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 17526 votes. Directed by Justin Lin and written by Nic Pizzolatto, it aired on 6/21/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Night Finds You".