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The Best Episodes of Reign Season 2

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

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

Genre:Drama
Network:The CW

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Reign" season 2 is "The Plague", rated 7.8/10 from 437 user votes. It was directed by Fred Gerber and written by Laurie McCarthy. "The Plague" aired on 10/2/2014 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Drawn and Quartered".

  • The Plague
    7.8/10 437 votes

    #1 - The Plague

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2014

    Francis and Mary's new rule is threatened when a plague ravages the land. Kenna's life is at risk. Greer discovers something shocking about Leith.

    Director: Fred Gerber

    Writer: Laurie McCarthy

  • Drawn and Quartered
    7.7/10 384 votes

    #2 - Drawn and Quartered

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2014

    A powerful and dominating Lord learns Mary was responsible for his son's death, he demands retribution. Francis and Lola return to the castle with their new son.

    Director: Jeff Renfroe

    Writer: Laurie McCarthy, Wendy Riss

  • Coronation
    7.7/10 369 votes

    #3 - Coronation

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2014

    Mary searches for a way to feed the people of France; Francis is haunted by suspicions about his dead father's spirit; Catherine plans a lavish coronation ceremony.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Harley Peyton

  • The Lamb and the Slaughter
    7.7/10 362 votes

    #4 - The Lamb and the Slaughter

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2014

    Shadowy riders have attacked a shepherd, Lord Conde and Bash investigate. Mary reconsiders her relationship with Lola. Leith returns to court.

    Director: Jeff Renfroe

    Writer: Laurie McCarthy

  • Blood for Blood
    7.3/10 350 votes

    #5 - Blood for Blood

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014

    Tension rises between the Catholics and the Protestants. Francis receives a gift from his dead father. Kenna is shocked by a discovery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three Queens
    7.8/10 376 votes

    #6 - Three Queens

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014

    Mary and Catherine have to hide their identities when they meet a mob of angry peasants. Lola wants to become independent.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Prince of the Blood
    7.5/10 353 votes

    #7 - The Prince of the Blood

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2014

    Princess Claude makes a surprise visit home. The princess is known to be a provocative and reckless young woman. Greer's wedding tour ends earlier than expected.

    Director: Deborah Chow

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • Terror of the Faithful
    7.5/10 333 votes

    #8 - Terror of the Faithful

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2014

    Some Vatican inquisitors punish those believed to be a Protestant. Lord Condé ends up being abducted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Acts of War
    8.2/10 429 votes

    #9 - Acts of War

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2014

    Bash and Francis come up with a daring plan whilst Mary has a surprising proposal for Claude.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mercy
    7.9/10 376 votes

    #10 - Mercy

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2014

    Francis comes to a surprising decision. Mary takes part in a treacherous mission with Lord Condé.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • Getaway
    7.5/10 318 votes

    #11 - Getaway

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2015

    Mary attempts to help Condé after finding out that the Vatican is after him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Banished
    7.5/10 315 votes

    #12 - Banished

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2015

    Mary ends up doing something unexpected. The rivalry between Francis and Condé increases.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of the Past
    7.3/10 307 votes

    #13 - Sins of the Past

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2015

    As they prepare for a feast, King Antoine tells Francis and Mary about England's plans for revenge.

    Director: Deborah Chow

    Writer: N/A

  • The End of Mourning
    7.4/10 313 votes

    #14 - The End of Mourning

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2015

    As Mary and Francis investigate who was behind the poisoning of King Henry (Alan Van Sprang), they unearth secrets of the past which force Mary to confront her feelings for Conde as she attempts to move forward. Catherine finds herself in the middle of a romantic triangle when the Duke of Guise (guest star Gil Darnell) returns, which forces Narcisse (Craig Parker) to commit a hideous act out of desperation. Meanwhile, Greer (Celina Sinden) finds herself in a situation she never fathomed in order to survive.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forbidden
    7.4/10 292 votes

    #15 - Forbidden

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2015

    Mary's mother (guest star Amy Brenneman) returns to advise Mary that her throne is in jeopardy. Mary makes a shocking proposition to Conde, along with a bold move to reclaim her throne. Francis moves closer to Lola after a setback with Mary, while King Antoine (guest star Ben Aldridge) makes Kenna an interesting offer. Megan Follows, Craig Parker, Rose Williams, Celina Sinden, Torrance Coombs and Jonathan Keltz also star.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tasting Revenge
    7.3/10 303 votes

    #16 - Tasting Revenge

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2015

    Francis makes a surprising move after being threatened by King Antoine; Bash and Kenna's marriage is in trouble; Leith makes a discovery about Greer's new career path.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tempting Fate
    7.4/10 316 votes

    #17 - Tempting Fate

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2015

    Catherine is suspicious that Mary and Condé are having an affair; Francis becomes ill; Bash's life is in peril; Leith is forced to guard Claude.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reversal of Fortune
    7.4/10 303 votes

    #18 - Reversal of Fortune

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2015

    Mary becomes the temporary leader of France; Catherine asks Narcisse for help beating Mary at her own game; Bash sees a familiar face in the village.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Wendy Riss

  • Abandoned
    7.1/10 278 votes

    #19 - Abandoned

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2015

    Mary aligns herself with France as the threat of England looms; Condé makes an audacious move; Kenna and Gen. Renaude grow closer.

    Director: Deborah Chow

    Writer: N/A

  • Fugitive
    7.2/10 293 votes

    #20 - Fugitive

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2015

    Mary takes extreme measures as she tries to stop Francis from catching Condé; a jealous Catherine wants Narcisse to prove himself; Greer makes a decision that could end her relationship with Leith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Siege
    7.7/10 295 votes

    #21 - The Siege

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2015

    Francis and Mary are forced to set aside their differences and determine the extent of Condé's betrayal; Catherine teaches Narcisse a lesson; Bash brings Delphine to the castle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Burn
    8.2/10 375 votes

    #22 - Burn

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2015

    As Francis thinks Mary is turning against France, she risks everything to take Condé down; Catherine meets with Queen Elizabeth; Kenna's secret will seal the fate of her relationship with Bash.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A