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The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 2

Every episode of Falling Skies Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 2!

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since...
Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:TNT

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Worlds Apart" is the best rated episode of "Falling Skies" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 1027 votes. Directed by Greg Beeman and written by Mark Verheiden, it aired on 6/17/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Shall We Gather at the River?".

  • Worlds Apart
    7.7/101,027 votes

    #1 - Worlds Apart

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2012

    Weaver is still in command of the 2nd Mass, while Anne continues to serve as medic. They have seen many battles and are a much leaner unit now. Pope has taken command of the Berserkers, a renegade group within the 2nd Mass that Weaver doesn’t fully trust.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: Mark Verheiden

  • Shall We Gather at the River?
    7.7/10850 votes

    #2 - Shall We Gather at the River?

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2012

    Tom is haunted by memories of his time with the aliens. Pope plants seeds of doubt about him among the group. Ben’s hatred for skitters grows. The 2nd Mass locate a bridge that will help them cross the river to safety ahead of an impending attack.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

  • Compass
    7.3/10814 votes

    #3 - Compass

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2012

    The 2nd Mass moves into an airport hanger. The Berserkers plan to get rid of Tom. While dealing with a loss of one of its own, the 2nd Mass receives a promise of hope from a mysterious visitor.

    Director: Michael Katleman

    Writer: Bryan Oh

  • Young Bloods
    7.3/10830 votes

    #4 - Young Bloods

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2012

    While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.

    Director: Miguel Sapochnik

    Writer: Heather V. Regnier

  • Love and Other Acts of Courage
    7.6/10790 votes

    #5 - Love and Other Acts of Courage

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2012

    A familiar face returns to the 2nd Mass, but his intentions remain unknown. Meanwhile, a skitter is captured and brought back to the camp as a prisoner. And Hal bonds with Maggie as she begins to open up about her past.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Joe Weisberg

  • Homecoming
    7.8/10797 votes

    #6 - Homecoming

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2012

    Hal stumbles across bodies of de-harnessed kids and finds someone from his past. Tom and Anne grow closer. And Weaver’s health deteriorates just as Tom discovers he may have been keeping important matters from the group in order to protect them.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: Bryan Oh

  • Molon Labe
    8.0/10811 votes

    #7 - Molon Labe

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2012

    Ben is endangered by someone who he thought he could trust. Tom captures another hostage. Weaver offers Matt a job to lift his spirits. The 2nd Mass are trapped in a basement and face a new enemy.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

  • Death March
    7.2/10763 votes

    #8 - Death March

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2012

    The 2nd Mass pushes on to Charleston, but some are still grieving the group’s recent losses. Weaver learns more about Tector’s background before the invasion. And Matt begins to bond with a harnessed girl who was found recently.

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Heather V. Regnier

  • The Price of Greatness
    7.7/10778 votes

    #9 - The Price of Greatness

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2012

    The 2nd Mass meets new faces, while Tom comes across his former mentor, but it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Maggie realizes that Pope may not be sticking with the group very long. Tector embraces his military past.

    Director: Adam Kane

    Writer: Mark Verheiden

  • A More Perfect Union
    8.2/10919 votes

    #10 - A More Perfect Union

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2012

    When skitters approach the newly combined resistance force, the groups’ interaction surprises everyone. Meanwhile, Tom finds out life-changing news just as the 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with their most dangerous threat to date.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Remi Aubuchon