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The Best Episodes of The Originals Season 2

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

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires:...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
Network:The CW

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Rebirth" is the best rated episode of "The Originals" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1711 votes. Directed by Lance Anderson and written by Marguerite MacIntyre, Julie Plec, it aired on 10/6/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Alive and Kicking".

  • Rebirth
    8.7/101,711 votes

    #1 - Rebirth

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2014

    Hayley struggles with her powers. Marcel sides with Klaus and gets revenge over the wolves. Esther is busy plotting her own plans. Everyone wants control over the city.

    Director: Lance Anderson

    Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre, Julie Plec

  • Alive and Kicking
    8.6/101,407 votes

    #2 - Alive and Kicking

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2014

    Klaus wants Hayley to re-establish herself in her pack. Mikael is impatient under Davina. Cassie arouses suspicions.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Michelle Paradise, Michael Narducci

  • Every Mother's Son
    8.4/101,309 votes

    #3 - Every Mother's Son

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2014

    After Klaus and Elijah receive a cryptic invitation to dinner from their mother, they get ready to expect the worst.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Christopher Hollier

  • Live and Let Die
    8.7/101,331 votes

    #4 - Live and Let Die

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2014

    Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue some young wolves.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • Red Door
    8.8/101,377 votes

    #5 - Red Door

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2014

    In order to show Elijah that her plan is what's best for him, Esther forces him to relive a time long ago when he loved a young woman named Tatia.

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-John

  • Wheel Inside the Wheel
    8.7/101,364 votes

    #6 - Wheel Inside the Wheel

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2014

    Cami teams up with Marcel and Gia after she becomes suspicious of her faculty advisor Vincent. Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, Klaus comes face-to-face with a visitor from his past.

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Michael Russo, Michael Narducci

  • Chasing The Devil's Tail
    8.5/101,280 votes

    #7 - Chasing The Devil's Tail

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2014

    Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. Kaleb takes Davina to an old hangout.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Carina Adly MacKenzie, Christopher Hollier

  • The Brothers That Care Forgot
    8.6/101,259 votes

    #8 - The Brothers That Care Forgot

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2014

    Rebekah is on the run with baby Hope.

    Director: Michael A. Allowitz

    Writer: Michelle Paradise, Charlie Charbonneau

  • The Map of Moments
    8.9/101,404 votes

    #9 - The Map of Moments

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2014

    Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre, Julie Plec

  • Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire
    8.5/101,204 votes

    #10 - Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2015

    Finn puts a spell on the compound, trapping wolves and vampires. Klaus takes Cami to the safe house, then confronts Kol about Rebekah's whereabouts.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • Brotherhood of the Damned
    8.4/101,176 votes

    #11 - Brotherhood of the Damned

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2015

    Finn captures his brother's spirits, while the vampires remain trapped and their hunger grows.

    Director: Sylvain White

    Writer: Kyle Arrington, Diane Ademu-John

  • Sanctuary
    8.6/101,232 votes

    #12 - Sanctuary

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2015

    Rebekah becomes interested in a girl. Hayley struggles with coming clean and is surprised by something Jackson admits. Klaus learns something and heads to confront Hayley. Vincent sets his eyes on Marcel for answers to what Klaus is hiding.

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Michael Narducci

  • The Devil Is Damned
    9.0/101,400 votes

    #13 - The Devil Is Damned

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2015

    Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson become pawns in Vincent's dangerous plan.

    Director: Lance Anderson

    Writer: Julie Plec, Christopher Hollier

  • I Love You, Goodbye
    8.6/101,224 votes

    #14 - I Love You, Goodbye

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2015

    Following a tense run in, Elijah believes that Klaus is up to something. Kaleb needs Rebekah's help.

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Carina Adly MacKenzie, Michael Narducci

  • They All Asked For You
    8.1/101,109 votes

    #15 - They All Asked For You

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2015

    A discovery is made about the body Rebekah is living in. Klaus clashes with Hayley and Jackson.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Michelle Paradise

  • Save My Soul
    8.1/101,093 votes

    #16 - Save My Soul

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2015

    Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.Source: CW

    Director: Kellie Cyrus

    Writer: Michael Russo

  • Exquisite Corpse
    8.3/101,108 votes

    #17 - Exquisite Corpse

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/6/2015

    Klaus must put aside his mistrust for Freya in order to save Rebekah's life.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-John

  • Night Has A Thousand Eyes
    8.6/101,168 votes

    #18 - Night Has A Thousand Eyes

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/2015

    While searching for a way to vanquish Dahlia, Klaus is faced with another threat.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • When the Levee Breaks
    8.7/101,178 votes

    #19 - When the Levee Breaks

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/20/2015

    Hayley and Klaus need to hit a deadline to turn over Hope, which causes Klaus to proceed with a dangerous plan.

    Director: Bethany Rooney

    Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre

  • City Beneath The Sea
    8.4/101,093 votes

    #20 - City Beneath The Sea

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/27/2015

    Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Carina Adly MacKenzie, Charlie Charbonneau

  • Fire with Fire
    9.1/101,494 votes

    #21 - Fire with Fire

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2015

    With the knowledge that he has been betrayed by his siblings, Klaus and an unlikely friend plan to get even with them.

    Director: David Straiton

    Writer: Michael Narducci

  • Ashes To Ashes
    9.1/101,551 votes

    #22 - Ashes To Ashes

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2015

    With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.Source: CW

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Christopher Hollier, Diane Ademu-John