Girls

10 Best Episodes of Girls - Season 2

The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Girls - S2E7

#10 - Video Games (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Hannah goes along with Jessa to visit her estranged father, his alternative girlfriend and her teen son in Upstate New York.

The episode was rated 7.18 from 499 votes.

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#9 - Boys (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 495 votes.

Girls - S2E8

#8 - It's Back (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents; Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; while at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia; and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 496 votes.

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#7 - It's About Time (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 591 votes.

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#6 - I Get Ideas (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 540 votes.

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#5 - On All Fours (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 517 votes.

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#4 - One Man's Trash (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 518 votes.

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#3 - Bad Friend (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 532 votes.

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#2 - Together (Season 2 - Episode 10)

In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 557 votes.

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#1 - It's a Shame About Ray (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 515 votes.

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