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The Best Episodes of Mercy Street Season 2

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Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 1 - Balm in Gilead
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #1 - Balm in Gilead

    S2:E1

    The staff unites to save one of their own. A former slave turned activist arrives in town, causing a rift between Foster and Mary. The Greens are in disarray; Emma and Frank’s romance ignites and Samuel plans for a reunion with Aurelia.

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  2. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 2 - The House Guest
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    #2 - The House Guest

    S2:E2

    A house guest becomes the focus of Alice’s schemes. When Mary falls ill, Foster’s attempts to care for her antagonize the new chief. Charlotte tries to contain the smallpox epidemic and Samuel has to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 3 - One Equal Temper
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #3 - One Equal Temper

    S2:E3

    As Pinkerton looks at the Greens more closely, they join forces to hide an ugly secret. McBurney, hoping to distance Foster from Mary, sends him to a nearby army camp on a house call. Alice helps Frank escape and Samuel earns Charlotte’s respect.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 4 - Southern Mercy
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #4 - Southern Mercy

    S2:E4

    After the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hopkins and Emma set out to rescue a stranded group of wounded Union soldiers. Lisette, a hospital observer, discovers the truth about a young soldier, shocking Foster. Hopkins and Emma share an intimate moment.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 5 - Unknown Soldier
    8.6/10(77 votes)

    #5 - Unknown Soldier

    S2:E5

    Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion. When Anne’s plans to be made head nurse fail, she rejoins Hale to undermine McBurney’s authority. Pinkerton questions the Greens, causing a rift.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 6 - House of Bondage
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    #6 - House of Bondage

    S2:E6

    After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback and Pinkerton’s inquiry heats up. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation, where they intervene in a difficult labor. The hospital staff unites to oust their hated chief.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Balm in Gilead" is the best rated episode of "Mercy Street" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The House Guest".