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The Best Episodes of Motive Season 2

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

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A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Motive Season 2 Episode 1 - Raw Deal
    7.9/10(148 votes)

    #1 - Raw Deal

    S2:E1

    Angie and Vega investigate a possible suicide in the Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, former undercover detective Mark Cross takes over as the Metro Police Department's new commander, and it turns out he has a connection to Angie's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Motive Season 2 Episode 2 - They Made Me a Criminal
    7.8/10(145 votes)

    #2 - They Made Me a Criminal

    S2:E2

    A seemingly straightforward case of self-defense during a home invasion turns out to be more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Cross asserts his authority and Angie pushes back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Motive Season 2 Episode 3 - Overboard
    8.1/10(144 votes)

    #3 - Overboard

    S2:E3

    Flynn and Vega investigate the drowning death of a socialite, and an unlikely party becomes a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, tensions between Flynn and Sgt. Cross escalate.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Motive Season 2 Episode 4 - Deception
    7.9/10(138 votes)

    #4 - Deception

    S2:E4

    A case hits close to home for the Homicide team when the victim is one of their own, coroner Dr. Matthews. Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega lead the investigation with dogged determination, and Dr. Rogers honours the memory of her friend by taking his place in a high-profile trial, only to discover that Dr. Matthews may not be the person she thought he was. Meanwhile, Sergeant Cross blurs the line between professional and personal, which doesn't sit well with Angie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Motive Season 2 Episode 5 - Dead End
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #5 - Dead End

    S2:E5

    Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Motive Season 2 Episode 6 - Bad Blonde
    7.8/10(138 votes)

    #6 - Bad Blonde

    S2:E6

    When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Motive Season 2 Episode 7 - Pitfall
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    #7 - Pitfall

    S2:E7

    Flynn and Vega are pulled away from Vega’s fathers wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong. While working the case, Angie makes an effort to regain Vega’s trust by sharing a sensitive file that contains information on Sgt. Cross.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Motive Season 2 Episode 8 - Angels with Dirty Faces
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    #8 - Angels with Dirty Faces

    S2:E8

    Flynn and Vega go after an attacker who left a young man unconscious after a sexual encounter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Motive Season 2 Episode 9 - Abandoned
    7.9/10(126 votes)

    #9 - Abandoned

    S2:E9

    Flynn and Vega investigate a kitchen explosion at a popular diner that resulted in the owner's death. Meanwhile, Flynn decides whether she will testify for Sgt. Cross; and she tells Vega the truth about their past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Motive Season 2 Episode 10 - Nobody Lives Forever
    8.0/10(119 votes)

    #10 - Nobody Lives Forever

    S2:E10

    A man is trampled by his own horse, and the detectives suspect that the death was a homicide. Meanwhile, Vega discusses his concerns about the upcoming League of Nations Trial with Sgt. Cross; and Angie has a confrontation with prosecutor Samantha Turner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Motive Season 2 Episode 11 - A Bullet for Joey
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    #11 - A Bullet for Joey

    S2:E11

    An investigation into the death of a successful real-estate agent grows complicated when the primary suspect's family get involved. Meanwhile, Angie tells prosecutor Samantha Turner that she won't testify during Cross' trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Motive Season 2 Episode 12 - Kiss of Death
    8.5/10(138 votes)

    #12 - Kiss of Death

    S2:E12

    A bestselling mystery author is murdered. Meanwhile, Det. Lucas' personal life suffers; and Angie receives a welcome surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Motive Season 2 Episode 13 - For You I Die
    8.4/10(158 votes)

    #13 - For You I Die

    S2:E13

    A case from Cross and Flynn's past reemerges and causes distress for both of them, making Flynn realize they have to be honest about their history.

    Director:Stefan Pleszczynski
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Raw Deal" is the best rated episode of "Motive" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 148 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "They Made Me a Criminal".