The Best Episodes of American Gods Season 2
Every episode of American Gods Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Gods Season 2!
An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "American Gods" season 2 is "House on the Rock", rated 7.8/10 from 2033 user votes. It was directed by Christopher J. Byrne and written by Neil Gaiman, Jesse Alexander. "House on the Rock" aired on 3/10/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Beguiling Man".
7.8/10 2,033 votes#1 - House on the Rock
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2019
Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods. Meanwhile, Mr. World plans revenge and Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.
Director: Christopher J. Byrne
Writer: Neil Gaiman, Jesse Alexander
7.5/10 1,657 votes#2 - The Beguiling Man
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2019
Promising vengeance for the death of a beloved old god, Mr. Wednesday begins preparation for a great battle. Meanwhile Laura and Mad Sweeney chase Shadow’s diminishing light after his disappears. The Jinn and Salim set out to retrieve the Gungnir spear, and Shadow encounters an associate of Mr. World.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Andres Fischer-Centeno, Tyler Dinucci
7.2/10 1,472 votes#3 - Muninn
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2019
As he is tracked by Mr. World, Shadow makes his way to Cairo, thanks to a ride from Sam Black Crow. Mr. Wednesday slyly gains Laura’s help in forging an alliance with a powerful god. Mr. World introduces Technical Boy to New Media and assigns them a very important task.
Director: Deborah Chow
Writer: Heather Bellson
7.0/10 1,538 votes#4 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2019
While Shadow and Mr. Wednesday take a secret meeting in St. Louis, Bilquis arrives at the funeral home in Cairo, where she engages in a debate with Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis. Laura rejoins Mad Sweeney, and Tech Boy pays a visit to his first worshipper.
Director: Stacie Passon
Writer: Peter Calloway, Aditi Brennan Kapil
7.0/10 1,412 votes#5 - The Ways of the Dead
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2019
Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy. In New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing. Mr. Wednesday embarks on a road trip with Salim and the Jinn.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Rodney Barnes, Andres Fischer-Centeno
7.3/10 1,404 votes#6 - Donar the Great
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2019
Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. But before the dwarf is able to etch the runes of war, he requires a powerful artifact in exchange. On the journey, Wednesday tells Shadow the story of Donar the Great.
Director: Rachel Talalay
Writer: Adria Lang
8.1/10 1,529 votes#7 - Treasure of the Sun
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2019
In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle. Once again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday. Meanwhile, Laura receives sage advice from Mama-Ji.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Heather Bellson
6.6/10 1,465 votes#8 - Moon Shadow
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2019
Shadow is tormented by recent events and Wednesday has disappeared. Those that remain witness the power of New Media as she is unleashed, and the nation is enveloped in a state of panic brought on by Mr. World.
Director: Christopher J. Byrne
Writer: Aditi Brennan Kapil