The Best Episodes of Extant Season 2
Every episode of Extant Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Extant Season 2!
An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Extant" season 2 is "Change Scenario", rated 7.3/10 from 392 user votes. It was directed by Dan Lerner and written by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro. "Change Scenario" aired on 7/1/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Morphoses".
7.3/10 392 votes#1 - Change Scenario
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2015
Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
7.3/10 323 votes#2 - Morphoses
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2015
Molly and J.D. discover another pregnant woman who is suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms. Meanwhile, Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.0/10 277 votes#3 - Empathy for the Devil
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2015
Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Leslie Bohem
7.3/10 281 votes#4 - Cracking the Code
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2015
As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.
Director: P.J. Pesce
Writer: Tom Pabst
7.3/10 270 votes#5 - The New Frontier
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2015
Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Gianna Sobol
7.1/10 254 votes#6 - You Say You Want an Evolution
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2015
Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Pam Davis
7.5/10 280 votes#8 - Arms and the Humanich
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2015
Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Gavin Johannsen
6.9/10 265 votes#9 - The Other Side
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2015
As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Leslie Bohem
7.3/10 248 votes#10 - Don't Shoot the Messenger
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2015
Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can’t shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Tom Pabst
7.3/10 245 votes#11 - Zugzwang
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2015
Molly, JD and Ethan track down John’s mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy’s orders are coming.
Director: Kenneth Fink
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.6/10 252 votes#12 - Double Vision
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2015
Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Leslie Bohem
7.7/10 286 votes#13 - The Greater Good
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2015
Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.
Director: Adam Kane
Writer: Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
