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Big Little Lies: Season 2

7 episodes Premiered Jun 9, 2019 Updated Oct 21, 2026

In the wake of the tragic ending to Season 1, the Monterey Five, consisting of Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie, look to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. As the group navigates the aftermath of these events, Perry's mother arrives in search of answers regarding her son's death. The psychological drama continues to unfold for these characters as they deal with the consequences of the past and th

Previously on Big Little Lies

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on mothers whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
  • ⚡ Season 1 concluded with a tragic ending involving Perry.
  • ⚡ The central group known as the Monterey Five includes Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie.
  • ⚡ Perry's mother arrives in search of answers regarding her son's death.
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Season overview

In the wake of the tragic ending to Season 1, the Monterey Five, consisting of Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie, look to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. As the group navigates the aftermath of these events, Perry's mother arrives in search of answers regarding her son's death. The psychological drama continues to unfold for these characters as they deal with the consequences of the past and the complicated reality of their current circumstances in Monterey.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (4): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

What Have They Done?

Jun 9, 2019 · 44 min

Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jan

S2·E2 Core

Tell-Tale Hearts

Jun 16, 2019 · 54 min

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 u

S2·E3 Core

The End of the World

Jun 23, 2019 · 45 min

Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman. Cele

S2·E4 Core

She Knows

Jun 30, 2019 · 46 min

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 disco-themed birthday part

S2·E5 Core

Kill Me

Jul 7, 2019 · 45 min

Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon's legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.

S2·E6 Mytharc

The Bad Mother

Jul 14, 2019 · 49 min

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 un

S2·E7 Mytharc

I Want to Know

Jul 21, 2019 · 50 min

Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood. Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.

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