True Detective — Season 2

All 8 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

  1. 01

    June 21, 2015 · 1h

    The Western Book of the Dead7.0

    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.

  2. 02

    June 28, 2015 · 1h

    Night Finds You7.3

    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.

  3. 03

    July 5, 2015 · 1h

    Maybe Tomorrow6.9

    Ani lets Ray know she's in charge after he goes rogue on the investigation, even though he stumbles on crucial evidence that takes the case in a new direction. Meanwhile, Frank meets with his former associates in the criminal underworld, but they make it clear they're not taking orders from him anymore; and Paul hits the streets to see if Caspar's face rings a bell.

  4. 04

    July 12, 2015 · 1h

    Down Will Come7.4

    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.

  5. 05

    July 19, 2015 · 1h

    Other Lives7.2

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

  6. 06

    July 26, 2015 · 1h

    Church in Ruins7.4

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

  7. 07

    August 2, 2015 · 1h

    Black Maps and Motel Rooms7.8

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

  8. 08

    August 9, 2015 · 1h 30m

    Omega Station7.2

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

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