Cruel Summer (Season 2)

The truth is how you see it.

Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.

  • Poster for Welcome to Chatham

    Welcome to Chatham (Episode 1) 7.8

    Writer: Tia Napolitano

    Air date: 2023-06-05

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.

  • Poster for Ride or Die

    Ride or Die (Episode 2) 7.8

    Writer: Matt Morgan

    Air date: 2023-06-05

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: In Summer 1999, Isabella grows closer to Luke while struggling to connect with Megan. In Winter 1999, Isabella searches for justice following the disastrous Christmas party.

  • Poster for Bloody Knuckles

    Bloody Knuckles (Episode 3) 6.3

    Air date: 2023-06-12

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: In Summer 1999, Megan and Isabella bond during an overnight at the Chambers’ cabin. Luke tries to stand up to Brent, but ends up causing more problems for his dad. Suspicions are raised after fingerprints are found on the gun that shot Luke.

  • Poster for Springing a Leak

    Springing a Leak (Episode 4) 7.5

    Air date: 2023-06-19

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: In Summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In Winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wants to help but is met with resistance from Megan.

  • Poster for All I Want for Christmas

    All I Want for Christmas (Episode 5) 7.2

    Air date: 2023-06-26

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: In Summer 1999, Isabella is rocked by a surprise visit from her past. In Winter 1999, Isabella’s concerns for Megan lead her to some surprising news. In Summer 2000, family loyalties are tested.

  • Poster for The Plunge

    The Plunge (Episode 6) 7.0

    Air date: 2023-07-03

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: In summer 1999, sparks fly at Luke's birthday party. In winter 1999, relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke. In summer 2000, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.

  • Poster for It's the End of the World

    It's the End of the World (Episode 7) 7.3

    Air date: 2023-07-10

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year's Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.

  • Poster for Confess Your Sins

    Confess Your Sins (Episode 8) 7.5

    Writer: Diana Glogau

    Air date: 2023-07-17

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.

  • Poster for The Miseducation of Luke Chambers

    The Miseducation of Luke Chambers (Episode 9) 7.2

    Air date: 2023-07-24

    Runtime: 41 min

    Overview: Luke examines all his relationships and worries that the pressures of being a “Chambers man” have changed him.

  • Poster for Endgame

    Endgame (Episode 10) 7.2

    Air date: 2023-07-31

    Runtime: 44 min

    Overview: As timelines collide, friendships implode, new evidence emerges, and the shocking truth is revealed...in more ways than one.

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