In "Justified" Season 2, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens returns to his Kentucky hometown, where he frequently clashes with the criminal element. His primary focus becomes the powerful and ruthless Bennett crime family, led by matriarch Mags Bennett, who seeks to expand her family's illicit empire. Also navigating Harlan's criminal landscape is Boyd Crowder, Raylan's complicated former friend, who struggles between going straight and embracing his criminal instincts.

The central conflict revolves around the Bennetts' escalating criminal activities, including their moonshine and Oxycontin operations, and their attempts to secure a lucrative coal deal. Mags Bennett ruthlessly eliminates obstacles, such as poisoning Loretta McCready's father to gain control of the young girl and her land. As Raylan investigates, he uncovers the Bennetts' violent methods. Loretta, a young girl taken in by Mags, eventually discovers the truth about her father's death, leading to a confrontation where Raylan shoots Coover, Mags's volatile nephew, after he attacks Loretta. The feud intensifies when Aunt Helen, Raylan's aunt, is shot by Dickie Bennett.

The season culminates in a violent showdown between the Crowders and Bennetts. Dickie Bennett shoots Ava, Boyd's girlfriend, and Loretta seeks revenge on Mags. Raylan intervenes, but Mags Bennett ultimately poisons herself, bringing an end to her reign, and Dickie is arrested.

Season 2 of Justified covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:

Season 2, Episode 1: The Moonshine War - Picking up after the S1 finale, Raylan deals with loose ends in Miami, threatening a drug kingpin. Back in Kentucky, he and Rachel pursue Jimmy Earl Dean, a sex offender tied to the Bennett family. Mags Bennett poisons Loretta's father. Raylan sleeps with Winona again. The episode concludes with Mags promising to raise Loretta as her own.

Season 2, Episode 2: The Life Inside - Raylan and Tim must rescue a pregnant inmate, Jamie, from kidnappers planning to sell her baby. The marshals discover the prison guard is the father and Jess plans to kill Jamie after delivery. Tim shoots Jess to save Jamie. Boyd is staying with Ava. Mags takes in Loretta.

Season 2, Episode 3: The I of the Storm - Dewey Crowe returns, aiming to profit from a hijacked Oxycontin shipment, impersonating Raylan Givens. Boyd gets a proposition from fellow coal miners. Doyle Bennett kills Cutter and Elrod to protect his family's interests. Boyd warns Dewey to leave town. The episode concludes with Boyd driving away from Kyle.

Season 2, Episode 4: For Blood or Money - Raylan investigates the Oxy bus robbery, confronting Mags Bennett and warning her about the Dixie Mafia. Rachel's brother-in-law, Clinton, escapes custody to see his son, leading to a marshal pursuit. Flex is killed in a shootout. Boyd considers a criminal offer. The episode concludes with Clinton in custody and Boyd seemingly tempted by a heist.

Season 2, Episode 5: Cottonmouth - Boyd agrees to a mine robbery, but turns the tables on his treacherous partners, resulting in their explosive deaths. Raylan investigates forged checks linked to the Bennetts. Mags punishes Coover for his involvement by smashing his hand with a hammer. Boyd gives Ava money from the heist, and police arrive as he asks Ava for a favor.

Season 2, Episode 6: Blaze of Glory - A terminally ill ex-con orchestrates a bank robbery, leading Art and Raylan on a manhunt. Winona finds herself in trouble after a stolen $100 bill from evidence resurfaces during the heist. Raylan recovers the money, protecting Winona from charges. Frank Reasoner is captured. Raylan and Winona are left to address their relationship.

Season 2, Episode 7: Save My Love - Winona reveals she stole all the money from the evidence locker, not just a single bill. Raylan helps her return it, navigating a bomb threat and Secret Service investigation. Boyd is hired by Carol Johnson to handle the Bennetts. The money is returned, but Art is suspicious. The episode concludes with Raylan and Winona in a silent elevator.

Season 2, Episode 8: The Spoil - Raylan protects Carol Johnson, a coal executive negotiating with the Bennetts. Boyd works security for Carol, angering the Bennett brothers. Arlo is shot during an attempt on Carol's life. Helen offers Raylan money to leave Harlan. The episode concludes with Raylan and Carol heading to Mags' party.

Season 2, Episode 9: Brother's Keeper - Mags Bennett conspires with Boyd to cut a private deal with Black Pike Coal. Loretta discovers the truth about her father's death after seeing Coover wearing his watch. Raylan brutally extracts information from Dickie and ultimately shoots Coover, sending him down a mineshaft. Loretta is then taken into protective custody.

Season 2, Episode 10: Debts and Accounts - In the aftermath of recent events, Harlan's criminal landscape shifts. Boyd rebuilds his empire, enlisting Johnny and Devil. Mags cuts Dickie off from the main Bennett operations, leading him to conspire separately. Raylan and Winona face an attack, prompting Winona to finally agree to move to Glynco. Art bluntly tells Raylan that he's a lousy marshal.

Season 2, Episode 11: Full Commitment - After an attempt on Raylan and Winona's lives, Raylan seeks the culprit, leading to Gary, who hired Wynn Duffy. Boyd robs Dickie's weed business, escalating their conflict. Dickie retaliates by going to Arlo's, but Aunt Helen is shot. Raylan confronts Gary and Duffy, letting Gary flee Harlan. The episode concludes with Helen's fate uncertain as she lies wounded.

Season 2, Episode 12: Reckoning - Following Helen's murder, Raylan relentlessly hunts Dickie. Arlo is arrested, and Boyd manipulates events to leverage Mags. Raylan confronts Dickie, but ultimately doesn't kill him. At Helen's funeral, Jed recants his testimony, freeing Dickie. Mags comforts Dickie, promising to handle the situation.

Season 2, Episode 13: Bloody Harlan - The Crowder-Bennett feud explodes as Boyd anticipated Mags's double-cross, leading to attacks on Johnny and Ava. Dickie shoots Ava, while Loretta seeks revenge on Mags. Raylan stops Loretta, but Mags poisons herself after Doyle's death. The season concludes with Mags's demise and Dickie's arrest.