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The Best Episodes of Instinct Season 2

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

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Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Instinct Season 2 Episode 5 - Ancient History
    7.8/10(285 votes)

    S2:E5

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the case of a prominent divorce lawyer who is found murdered in a bizarre ritual. Dylan and Andy hit a bump in their adoption process. Lizzie and Julian reach a tough point in their relationship. Ryan's serial killer case escalates.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writers:Jill Abbinanti, Constance M. Burge

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  2. Instinct Season 2 Episode 7 - After Hours
    7.7/10(285 votes)

    S2:E7

    Dylan and Lizzie go undercover in New York's erotic underworld when they investigate the murder of a high-powered public relations rep. Also, a glamorous love from Julian's comes back into his life with a proposal he can't resist.

    Director:Joe Collins
    Writer:Erica Saleh

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  3. Instinct Season 2 Episode 8 - Go Figure
    7.7/10(271 votes)

    S2:E8

    Dylan and Lizzie work to uncover why an Olympic-hopeful figure skater is killed while on the ice. Also, Ryan's case heats up and lands him and Dylan in unusual circumstances and Julian comes to understand why an old acquaintance has returned to New York.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Anthony Johnston

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  4. Instinct Season 2 Episode 11 - Grey Matter
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    S2:E11

    A gruesome discovery in a city pond leads Dylan and Lizzie to investigate a young man's murder, while Andy rescues one of Dylan's students from a legal bind.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Michael Rauch

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  5. Instinct Season 2 Episode 3 - Finders Keepers
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    S2:E3

    Lizzie and Dylan work a case that provokes deep emotions for them when a 9-year-old boy goes missing on the eve of a judge's decision in a bitter custody battle. Also, with Dylan's help, Lizzie confronts some of her past childhood demons, and a major advancement presents itself in Dylan and Andy's adoption search.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Carol Flint

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  6. Instinct Season 2 Episode 6 - One-of-a-Kind
    7.6/10(266 votes)

    S2:E6

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate when a street artist's work is found with a victim's body in the middle of it. Also, Ryan catches a suspect in the Sleeping Beauty Killer investigation and Dylan's new book editor, Harry Kassabian, pays him a visit.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writers:Thomas Aguilar, Michael J. Ballin

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  7. Instinct Season 2 Episode 9 - Manhunt
    7.6/10(233 votes)

    S2:E9

    It's all hands on deck to track down the Sleeping Beauty Killer when Ryan and Dylan's biggest lead in the case takes them to a faceoff aboard a ship. Also, Dylan receives troubling news from his father.

    Directors:Constantine Makris, Gus Makris
    Writer:John Cockrell

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  8. Instinct Season 2 Episode 10 - Trust Issues
    7.6/10(228 votes)

    S2:E10

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate deaths of three family members who were also business partners in a craft brewery. Also, Andy's legal expertise is needed when he and Dylan confront an issue in their adoption process, and Lizzie learns some hard truths about Julian's past.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writers:Carol Flint, Constance M. Burge

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  9. Instinct Season 2 Episode 1 - Stay Gold
    7.5/10(325 votes)

    S2:E1

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a successful businesswoman who attempted to prolong the lifespan of humans. Also, Dylan and Andy look to continue their adoption search, and Detective Ryan Stock from Nebraska arrives to hunt for a potential serial killer.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Michael Rauch

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  10. Instinct Season 2 Episode 4 - Big Splash
    7.5/10(281 votes)

    S2:E4

    A Sweet 16 celebration turns into a crime scene when the birthday girl's stepmother falls to her death and the guests and staff are put under a microscope by the NYPD. Also, Ryan finds a new lead in his investigation, and Lizzie receives some positive news at the precinct.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Marc Dube

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  11. Instinct Season 2 Episode 2 - Broken Record
    7.4/10(291 votes)

    S2:E2

    Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of an aspiring musician who was gunned down on a roller coaster at an amusement park. Also, Lizzie exhausts herself trying to keep up with a newly single friend, and Andy and Dylan look to broaden their options for adoption.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writer:Keith Foglesong

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Ancient History" is the best rated episode of "Instinct" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 285 votes. Directed by Randall Zisk and written by Jill Abbinanti, Constance M. Burge, it aired on 7/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "After Hours".