| "Second Episode" | |
|---|---|
| The New Pope episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Paolo Sorrentino |
| Written by | Paolo Sorrentino Umberto Contrarello Stefano Bises |
| Original air date | January 10, 2020 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
"Second Episode" is the second episode of the HBO television series The New Pope. The episode was directed by series creator Paolo Sorrentino and was written by Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contrarello, and Stefano Bises.
The episode takes place in Vatican City, England, and Italy. It mostly follows a Vatican delegation attempting to secure a commitment from Sir John Brannox, a cardinal and member of the British nobility, to become pope should he be elected.