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: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Originals" season 2 is "Rebirth", rated 8.8/10 from 1693 user votes. It was directed by Lance Anderson and written by Marguerite MacIntyre, Julie Plec. "Rebirth" aired on 10/6/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Alive and Kicking".
8.8/10 1,693 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
8.6/10 1,388 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: Michael Narducci, Michelle Paradise
8.4/10 1,288 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
8.7/10 1,311 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.8/10 1,355 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
8.7/10 1,344 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 Narducci, Michael Russo
8.6/10 1,261 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: Christopher Hollier, Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.6/10 1,239 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
8.9/10 1,378 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
8.5/10 1,182 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.4/10 1,153 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
8.6/10 1,212 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: Michael Narducci, Declan de Barra
9.0/10 1,375 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
8.6/10 1,200 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: Michael Narducci, Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.1/10 1,085 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
8.1/10 1,070 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
8.4/10 1,086 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
8.6/10 1,147 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.8/10 1,156 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
8.4/10 1,072 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
9.1/10 1,466 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
9.1/10 1,521 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