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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Extant Season 2 Episode 13 - The Greater Good
    7.7/10(309 votes)

    S2:E13

    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
    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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  2. Extant Season 2 Episode 12 - Double Vision
    7.6/10(276 votes)

    S2:E12

    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

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  3. Extant Season 2 Episode 8 - Arms and the Humanich
    7.5/10(304 votes)

    S2:E8

    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

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  4. Extant Season 2 Episode 2 - Morphoses
    7.4/10(355 votes)

    S2:E2

    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

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  5. Extant Season 2 Episode 11 - Zugzwang
    7.4/10(267 votes)

    S2:E11

    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

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  6. Extant Season 2 Episode 1 - Change Scenario
    7.3/10(421 votes)

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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  7. Extant Season 2 Episode 4 - Cracking the Code
    7.3/10(304 votes)

    S2:E4

    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

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  8. Extant Season 2 Episode 5 - The New Frontier
    7.3/10(292 votes)

    S2:E5

    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

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  9. Extant Season 2 Episode 10 - Don't Shoot the Messenger
    7.3/10(271 votes)

    S2:E10

    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

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  10. Extant Season 2 Episode 6 - You Say You Want an Evolution
    7.2/10(278 votes)

    S2:E6

    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

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  11. Extant Season 2 Episode 7 - The Other
    7.2/10(283 votes)

    S2:E7

    Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Mike Werb

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  12. Extant Season 2 Episode 3 - Empathy for the Devil
    7.0/10(304 votes)

    S2:E3

    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

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  13. Extant Season 2 Episode 9 - The Other Side
    7.0/10(287 votes)

    S2:E9

    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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Greater Good" is the best rated episode of "Extant" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 309 votes. Directed by Adam Kane and written by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro, it aired on 9/9/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Double Vision".