The Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(2366 votes)

   #1 - The Tiger's Cave

   S2:E112/16/2016

   When Julianna allows Joe to flee from the hands of the Resistance, she is questioned on her loyalty, Obergruppenführer John Smith returns with news on the event that almost led to his death and Trade Minister Tagomi is overwhelmed by the vision of life if the Nazis had failed to win World War 2.

   Director:Daniel Percival

   Writer:Frank Spotnitz

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   Director:Daniel Percival

   Writer:Frank Spotnitz
2. 

   7.9/10(2200 votes)

   #2 - The Road Less Traveled

   S2:E212/16/2016

   After narrowly escaping death, Juliana discovers a family secret that could have global implications - and leads her to make a life-changing decision. Kido, Tagomi, and Frank all take dangerous risks, while back in New York, Joe settles into a normal routine, only to have it turned upside down when Smith gives him the opportunity he's waited for his whole life.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Rob Williams

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Rob Williams
3. 

   8.1/10(2158 votes)

   #3 - Travelers

   S2:E312/16/2016

   Fighting to acclimatize to the strange new world of Nazi New York, Juliana seeks out the one person she thinks she can trust: Joe Blake. Angry and defiant after Juliana's departure, Frank is drawn to the Resistance movement and its charismatic leader. Joe confronts his own identity when he finally meets his father.

   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:Erik Oleson

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   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:Erik Oleson
4. 

   7.7/10(2057 votes)

   #4 - Escalation

   S2:E412/16/2016

   Juliana discovers she's far from safe from the Resistance in the Reich. Smith confronts the reality of the lengths he's willing to go to in order to protect his son. And another father - Joe's - tries to persuade him to give Berlin a chance. Frank also has a decision to make: how far is he prepared to go to help the Resistance cause?

   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Wesley Strick

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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Wesley Strick
5. 

   7.9/10(2051 votes)

   #5 - Duck and Cover

   S2:E512/16/2016

   Joe learns a truth about his past that makes him question everything. The rift between Frank and Ed widens as Frank is drawn further into the Resistance. In order to assure her safety, Juliana must betray someone close to her.

   Director:John Fawcett

   Writers:Rick Cleveland, Erik Oleson

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   Director:John Fawcett

   Writers:Rick Cleveland, Erik Oleson
6. 

   7.6/10(2049 votes)

   #6 - Kintsugi

   S2:E612/16/2016

   Nicole introduces Joe to an unexpected side of Berlin, that leads him down a new path. On her new mission, Juliana inserts herself into the Smith's inner circle. Tagomi is finally reunited with his family, only to be faced with the prospect of losing them again.

   Director:Paul Holahan

   Writer:Francesca Gardiner

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   Director:Paul Holahan

   Writer:Francesca Gardiner
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7. 

   8.0/10(2043 votes)

   #7 - Land O' Smiles

   S2:E712/16/2016

   As Juliana worms closer to the Smiths, she discovers a dangerous secret. Childan and Ed get themselves in a sticky situation as they try to settle the Yakuza debt. On a Resistance mission, Frank uncovers a Japanese plan that could realize his worst nightmare.

   Director:Karyn Kusama

   Writer:Rob Williams

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   Director:Karyn Kusama

   Writer:Rob Williams
8. 

   8.6/10(2244 votes)

   #8 - Loose Lips

   S2:E812/16/2016

   Juliana gathers intel for the Resistance that could trigger WWIII. When the political situation in Berlin becomes unsafe, Joe must make a choice that could put his life in danger. Frank learns the truth about Juliana, leading him to question his newfound Resistance family.

   Director:Alex Zakrzewski

   Writer:Rick Cleveland

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   Director:Alex Zakrzewski

   Writer:Rick Cleveland
9. 

   8.8/10(2489 votes)

   #9 - Detonation

   S2:E912/16/2016

   Tagomi faces a dilemma: to stay with his family or return to the world he left behind. Desperate to escape the Reich, Juliana strikes a final, dangerous deal with the Resistance. When Ed reveals a secret that puts the Resistance plan in jeopardy, Frank must decide how to deal with his best friend's betrayal.

   Director:Chris Long

   Writer:Wesley Strick

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   Director:Chris Long

   Writer:Wesley Strick
10. 

    9.3/10(3462 votes)

    #10 - Fallout

    S2:E1012/16/2016

    Tagomi enlists Kido in a deception to save Japan from destruction. As Smith's life crumbles around him, he makes a dangerously bold play to hold onto his power. Joe tries to do the right thing but suffers the ultimate betrayal. Juliana must make a heart-wrenching choice that will shape the future of the world.

    Director:Daniel Percival

    Writer:Erik Oleson

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    Director:Daniel Percival

    Writer:Erik Oleson