The Best Episodes of American Gods Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(30 votes)

   #1 - House on the Rock

   S2:E13/10/2019

   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

   Writers:Jesse Alexander, Neil Gaiman

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   Director:Christopher J. Byrne

   Writers:Jesse Alexander, Neil Gaiman
2. 

   6.1/10(27 votes)

   #2 - The Beguiling Man

   S2:E23/17/2019

   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:Frederick E. O. Toye

   Writers:Andres Fischer-Centeno, Tyler Dinucci

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   Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

   Writers:Andres Fischer-Centeno, Tyler Dinucci
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   6.7/10(27 votes)

   #3 - Muninn

   S2:E33/24/2019

   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

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   Director:Deborah Chow

   Writer:Heather Bellson
4. 

   6.3/10(25 votes)

   #4 - The Greatest Story Ever Told

   S2:E43/31/2019

   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

   Writers:Peter Calloway, Aditi Brennan Kapil

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   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writers:Peter Calloway, Aditi Brennan Kapil
5. 

   5.8/10(26 votes)

   #5 - The Ways of the Dead

   S2:E54/7/2019

   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

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Andres Fischer-Centeno

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   Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Andres Fischer-Centeno
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   6.3/10(25 votes)

   #6 - Donar the Great

   S2:E64/14/2019

   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

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   Director:Rachel Talalay

   Writer:Adria Lang
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   6.6/10(24 votes)

   #7 - Treasure of the Sun

   S2:E74/21/2019

   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

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   Director:Paco Cabezas

   Writer:Heather Bellson
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   5.6/10(26 votes)

   #8 - Moon Shadow

   S2:E84/28/2019

   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

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   Director:Christopher J. Byrne

   Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil