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The Best Episodes of Halo Season 2

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

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Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Halo Season 2 Episode 1 - Sanctuary
    7.5/10(4020 votes)

    #1 - Sanctuary

    S2:E1

    A deadly evacuation mission signals a shift in Master Chief's war with the Covenant. On Reach, a new regime takes the reins at FLEETCOM. John senses a looming threat close to home.

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  2. Halo Season 2 Episode 2 - Sword
    7.1/10(3566 votes)

    #2 - Sword

    S2:E2

    John pushes Silver Team to its limit as he searches for missing Spartans; Kai worries about John's stability. Kwan finds the Rubble is a far more dangerous place in Soren's absence. Halsey seeks the identity of her captor.

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  3. Halo Season 2 Episode 3 - Visegrad
    7.0/10(3605 votes)

    #3 - Visegrad

    S2:E3

    John and Silver Team embark on an unsanctioned mission. Laera, Kwan and Kessler must escape Soren's mutinous crew. Ackerson receives troubling intelligence from Cortana. The threat of an attack forces Ackerson to make an irrevocable decision.

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  4. Halo Season 2 Episode 4 - Reach
    8.8/10(5321 votes)

    #4 - Reach

    S2:E4

    A Covenant assault threatens humanity's most important stronghold. John, Perez and Silver Team fight an overwhelming enemy. Adm. Keyes rallies the UNSC forces to make a stand. Halsey and Soren must work together to escape captivity.

    Director:Craig Zisk

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  5. Halo Season 2 Episode 5 - Aleria
    6.8/10(3167 votes)

    #5 - Aleria

    S2:E5

    In the aftermath of defeat, the survivors struggle to pick up the pieces. On the desolate planet of Aleria, John grapples with an unprecedented loss. Soren and Laera search for their missing son. Makee treads carefully as the Arbiter grows impatient.

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  6. Halo Season 2 Episode 6 - Onyx
    7.6/10(2996 votes)

    #6 - Onyx

    S2:E6

    John seeks revenge on a secret ONI planet. Perez trains to become a new kind of soldier. Kai finds herself torn between her Spartan code and her loyalty to Master Chief. Makee turns to Cortana for help in her search for the Halo.

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  8. Halo Season 2 Episode 7 - Thermopylae
    7.7/10(2861 votes)

    #7 - Thermopylae

    S2:E7

    John-117 comes face to face with Makee. A revelation leads Ackerson to question his loyalties. Soren and Laera's relationship begins to fracture. Halsey, Kwan and Miranda work to solve a mystery.

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  9. Halo Season 2 Episode 8 - Halo
    8.3/10(3785 votes)

    #8 - Halo

    S2:E8

    The climactic battle for the Halo begins. John makes a fateful choice. Soren and Kwan undertake a rescue mission. Halsey and Miranda unleash an ancient horror.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Sanctuary" is the best rated episode of "Halo" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 4020 votes. Directed by Debs Paterson and written by David Wiener, it aired on 2/8/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Sword".