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★ 8.4
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Overall Rating

★ 8.4
S2 E10
#1
★ 9.0

The Last Ceremony

A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.

S2 E9
#2
★ 8.9

Smart Power

The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’s guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.

S2 E1
#3
★ 8.8

June

Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.

S2 E6
#4
★ 8.8

First Blood

Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

S2 E8
#5
★ 8.7

Women's Work

A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.

S2 E13
#6
★ 8.5

The Word

Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

S2 E11
#7
★ 8.3

Holly

Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.

S2 E12
#8
★ 8.3

Postpartum

Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.

S2 E2
#9
★ 8.2

Unwomen

Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.

S2 E7
#10
★ 8.2

After

An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.

S2 E3
#1
★ 7.9

Baggage

Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.

S2 E4
#2
★ 7.9

Other Women

A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.

S2 E5
#3
★ 8.0

Seeds

Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.

S2 E2
#4
★ 8.2

Unwomen

Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.

S2 E7
#5
★ 8.2

After

An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.

S2 E11
#6
★ 8.3

Holly

Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.

S2 E12
#7
★ 8.3

Postpartum

Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.

S2 E13
#8
★ 8.5

The Word

Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

S2 E8
#9
★ 8.7

Women's Work

A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.

S2 E1
#10
★ 8.8

June

Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.

S2 E1
★ 8.8

June

Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.

S2 E2
★ 8.2

Unwomen

Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.

S2 E3
★ 7.9

Baggage

Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.

S2 E4
★ 7.9

Other Women

A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.

S2 E5
★ 8.0

Seeds

Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.

S2 E6
★ 8.8

First Blood

Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

S2 E7
★ 8.2

After

An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.

S2 E8
★ 8.7

Women's Work

A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.

S2 E9
★ 8.9

Smart Power

The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’s guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.

S2 E10
★ 9.0

The Last Ceremony

A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.

S2 E11
★ 8.3

Holly

Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.

S2 E12
★ 8.3

Postpartum

Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.

S2 E13
★ 8.5

The Word

Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
2 ★ 8.4 13
★ 9.0 The Last Ceremony
★ 7.9 Baggage
1 ★ 8.3 10
★ 9.0 Night
★ 7.9 The Other Side
4 ★ 8.1 10
★ 8.6 The Wilderness
★ 7.5 Vows
3 ★ 8.0 13
★ 9.3 Mayday
★ 6.4 Heroic
5 ★ 7.8 10
★ 8.6 No Man's Land
★ 7.1 Morning