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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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Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:CBS

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Change Scenario" is the best rated episode of "Extant" season 2. It scored 7.3/10 based on 395 votes. Directed by Dan Lerner and written by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro, it aired on 7/1/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Morphoses".

  • Change Scenario
    7.3/10395 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

  • Morphoses
    7.3/10326 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

  • Empathy for the Devil
    7.0/10280 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

  • Cracking the Code
    7.3/10284 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

  • The New Frontier
    7.3/10272 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

  • You Say You Want an Evolution
    7.1/10257 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

  • The Other
    7.2/10264 votes

    #7 - The Other

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2015

    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

  • Arms and the Humanich
    7.5/10283 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

  • The Other Side
    6.9/10268 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

  • Don't Shoot the Messenger
    7.3/10251 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

  • Zugzwang
    7.3/10248 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

  • Double Vision
    7.6/10255 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

  • The Greater Good
    7.7/10289 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