The Best Episodes of Batwoman Season 2

When a familiar foe descends upon Gotham, Batwoman and Mary find they must rely on each other more than ever. Alice has a has a new mission - and gets an unexpected ally to join her.

Director: Michael A. Allowitz

Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen

When Sophie must face a foe from her rookie days with The Crows, Ryan, Mary and Luke are also pulled into the villain's game. Meanwhile, the tables turn on Alice when she finds herself in dire circumstances, and Jacob continues to revisit the past.

Director: Marshall Virtue

Writer: Natalie Abrams, Caroline Dries

Batwoman struggles as Black Mask continues to raise the stakes with Circe as his henchwoman. Alice and Safiyah cross paths once again.

Director: Carl Seaton

Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

As Luke Fox's life hangs in the balance, repercussions from the devastating event are the catalyst for some life-changing decisions for those around him.

Director: Holly Dale

Writer: Nancy Kiu

Ryan questions her place as the city's hero as she, Luke, Mary and Sophie must join forces when Black Mask instigates chaos in the Gotham streets. Meanwhile, Alice's attempt to rescue her sister means another encounter with Circe. In an epic standoff, unexpected alliances and transformations will upend Gotham as we know it.

Director: Holly Dale

Writer: Caroline Dries

Batwoman's abilities are tested like never before, while Alice's search for Kate continues. Sophie and Jacob set their sights on Coryana, and Luke and Mary contend with an unexpected guest.

Director: Holly Dale

Writer: Natalie Abrams

Ryan is faced with a difficult decision that could expose her as Batwoman, creating a rift in the Bat Team. Meanwhile, Black Mask's plans for Kate Kane begin to unfold. Alice is reunited with someone from her past, and Sophie must decide where her loyalty lies.

Director: Glen Winter

Writer: N/A

With Batwoman and The Crows each hot on the trail of the False Face Society, their efforts collide, and tension escalates. Alice seeks out Enigma, and Sophie and Ryan find some common ground.

Director: Mairzee Almas

Writer: Daphne Miles, Daniel T. Thomsen

Batwoman is faced with a new challenge when Gotham's Snakebite addicts become ravenous for more than the next fix.

Director: Rob Duncan

Writer: Maya Houston, Ebony Gilbert

As Ryan Wilder continues to prove herself as Batwoman, she encounters the challenge of every superhero - living a double life. Meanwhile, Victor Szasz is slashing his way through the city streets, and Commander Kane has The Crows trying to stop the flow of Snakebite through Gotham. Safiyah takes notice of Alice's antics and Sophie finds herself in unexpected circumstances.

Director: Holly Dale

Writer: Nancy Kiu

Batwoman confronts Gotham's biggest foe, while new information forces those closest to Kate to make some difficult decisions. Ryan's feelings for Angelique puts her partnership with Luke and Mary at risk, while Alice goes on a warped walk down memory lane.

Director: Michael C. Blundell

Writer: Nancy Kiu, Maya Houston

As Batwoman attempts to fight the proliferation of Snake Bite through Gotham, a random encounter forces her to revisit her painful past. Empowered by her new role, Ryan Wilder is determined to ensure others like her don't go unnoticed. Meanwhile, those closest to Kate are given a good reason to believe she is still alive, forcing unexpected alliances and betrayals.

Director: Menhaj Huda

Writer: Ebony Gilbert

Batwoman is approached by Commander Kane and Agent Moore to boost an infamous work of art that reveals the way to Coryana - and Kate. Despite her reservations, Luke and Mary convince Ryan to take the assignment, causing tensions within the Bat-team to escalate. Meanwhile, as Alice attempts to fulfill Safiyah's insidious request, she slowly discovers that she may not remember everything about her time on Coryana.

Director: Norma Bailey

Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen

As Batwoman focuses even more effort on taking down Black Mask, a new foe emerges, diverting the Bat team's attention to a distressing issue in Gotham. Continually haunted by the mistakes of his past, Jacob travels down a dangerous path in an attempt to eradicate them. Alice and Julia discover they have an enemy in common.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

As Ryan Wilder's kryptonite wound grows more severe, it hinders Batwoman's ability to protect Gotham. Alice's reunion with a fellow Coryana inhabitant presents unexpected complications.

Director: Daphne Miles

Writer: Caroline Dries

After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate.

Director: Carl Seaton

Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

As Ryan’s condition worsens, she questions Batwoman’s "no killing" code when she realizes the opportunity to avenge her mother is slipping away. Tatiana fills in the gaps for Alice about her time on Coryana and her history with Ocean.

Director: Avi Youabian

Writer: Jerry Shandy

A homeless 25-year-old named Ryan Wilder stumbles upon Kate's batsuit.

Director: Holly Dale

Writer: Caroline Dries