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Big Little Lies Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Season 2 of the drama series opens with the aftermath of Perry's (Alexander Skarsgard) death. His mother Mary Louise (Meryl Streep) now lives with Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and wants to know the truth about her son's death; Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) clashes with Abigail (Kathryn Newton) due to her decision not to go to college; Jane (Shailene Woodley) and Renata (Laura Dern) worry that the police might find out what really happened. As the season progresses, details about Perry's death start to circulate, and the women fear they're losing control of their lives; tensions rise among all the characters, with friendships and relationships coming to an end seemingly for good.
Episode 1
What Have They Done?
Sun, Jun 9, 2019 60 mins
Season 2 premiere. Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior and, later, is shocked when Abigail says she doesn't want to go to college. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jane learns from her new coworker, Corey, that she's known in town as one of the "Monterey Five."
Episode 2
Tell Tale Hearts
Sun, Jun 9, 2019 60 mins
Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. Corey asks Jane out on a "practice" date. After a challenging therapy session with Dr. Reisman, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Bonnie's mom Elizabeth arrives. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.
Episode 3
The End of the World
Sun, Jun 23, 2019 60 mins
Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane; rather than address her troubles at home, Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal; Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman; Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.
Episode 4
She Knows
Sun, Jun 30, 2019 60 mins
Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane; Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon; Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella's birthday party; Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.
Episode 5
Kill Me
Sun, Jul 7, 2019 60 mins
Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon's legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste; Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.
Episode 6
The Bad Mother
Sun, Jul 14, 2019 60 mins
Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise; Gordon continues to disappoint Renata; Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother's suffering and her own ongoing guilt; Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment; the Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry's death.
Episode 7
I Want to Know
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 60 mins
Season 2 finale. Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry's childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
