7.8/10442 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
7.7/10388 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
7.7/10372 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
7.7/10365 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
7.4/10353 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
7.8/10380 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
7.5/10356 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
7.5/10337 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
8.2/10433 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
7.9/10380 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
7.5/10322 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
7.5/10319 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
7.3/10311 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
7.4/10317 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
7.4/10296 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
7.3/10307 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
7.4/10320 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
7.4/10307 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
7.1/10283 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
7.2/10297 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
7.7/10299 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
8.2/10379 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
The Best Episodes of Reign Season 2
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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 Plague" is the best rated episode of "Reign" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 442 votes. Directed by Fred Gerber and written by Laurie McCarthy, it aired on 10/2/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Drawn and Quartered".