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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Gods Season 2 Episode 7 - Treasure of the Sun
    8.1/10(1632 votes)

    S2:E7

    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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  2. American Gods Season 2 Episode 1 - House on the Rock
    7.8/10(2146 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Neil Gaiman, Jesse Alexander

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  3. American Gods Season 2 Episode 2 - The Beguiling Man
    7.5/10(1759 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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  4. American Gods Season 2 Episode 6 - Donar the Great
    7.3/10(1503 votes)

    S2:E6

    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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  5. American Gods Season 2 Episode 3 - Muninn
    7.2/10(1571 votes)

    S2:E3

    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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  6. American Gods Season 2 Episode 4 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
    7.0/10(1649 votes)

    S2:E4

    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:Aditi Brennan Kapil, Peter Calloway

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  7. American Gods Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ways of the Dead
    7.0/10(1511 votes)

    S2:E5

    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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  8. American Gods Season 2 Episode 8 - Moon Shadow
    6.6/10(1568 votes)

    S2:E8

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Treasure of the Sun" is the best rated episode of "American Gods" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1632 votes. Directed by Paco Cabezas and written by Heather Bellson, it aired on 4/21/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "House on the Rock".