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 the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Falling Skies" season 2 is "Worlds Apart", rated 7.7/10 from 1021 user votes. It was directed by Greg Beeman and written by Mark Verheiden. "Worlds Apart" aired on 6/17/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Shall We Gather at the River?".
7.7/10 1,021 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
7.7/10 844 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
7.3/10 808 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
7.3/10 824 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
7.6/10 785 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
7.8/10 792 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
8.0/10 806 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
7.2/10 758 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
7.7/10 773 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
8.2/10 914 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