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The Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 2

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

A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.

Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:CBS

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Under the Dome" season 2 is "Heads Will Roll", rated 7.2/10 from 1630 user votes. It was directed by Jack Bender and written by Stephen King. "Heads Will Roll" aired on 6/30/2014 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Infestation".

  • Heads Will Roll
    7.2/10 1,630 votes

    #1 - Heads Will Roll

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/30/2014

    Barbie's life is in Big Jim's hands; the dome becomes magnetized; Julia tries to save the life of a mysterious girl who may have clues about the origin of the dome.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Stephen King

  • Infestation
    6.6/10 1,282 votes

    #2 - Infestation

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2014

    When Rebecca discovers an infestation of butterfly eggs on the crops, Barbie risks his life to help her save the town's food supply.

    Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

    Writer: Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson

  • Force Majeure
    6.8/10 1,217 votes

    #3 - Force Majeure

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2014

    Big Jim conducts a census to see how long the town can survive on dwindling resources; acid rain threatens everyone.

    Director: Peter Leto

    Writer: Adam Stein

  • Revelation
    6.9/10 1,161 votes

    #4 - Revelation

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2014

    Rebecca and Big Jim consider extreme measures as the conditions worsen in Chester's Mill; clues about Melanie's connection to the dome are revealed.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Alexandra McNally

  • Reconciliation
    6.6/10 1,125 votes

    #5 - Reconciliation

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2014

    After Big Jim and Rebecca's plan left the town divided, Julia takes over as the leader of Chester's Mill; Norrie and Joe help Melanie find more clues.

    Director: Edward Ornelas

    Writer: Cathryn Humphris

  • In the Dark
    6.8/10 1,126 votes

    #6 - In the Dark

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2014

    A cave-in severs Barbie and Sam's path back to Chester's Mill during their investigation of a mysterious tunnel; a dust storm rages through the town, as Big Jim and Julia face off in a power struggle.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Caitlin Parrish

  • Going Home
    7.4/10 1,211 votes

    #7 - Going Home

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2014

    As Barbie descends further into the mysterious tunnel in hope of finding Sam, he comes across a world filled with unanswered questions.

    Director: David Barrett

    Writer: Peter Calloway

  • Awakening
    7.2/10 1,109 votes

    #8 - Awakening

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2014

    Barbie turns to his father for help contacting Julia but realizes that he may not be trustworthy; Big Jim declares himself sheriff of Chester's Mill.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Daniel Truly, Andres Fischer-Centeno

  • The Red Door
    7.4/10 1,161 votes

    #9 - The Red Door

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2014

    Barbie is apprehended by mysterious men and relentlessly interrogated about the Dome; Big Jim forms a deal that could permanently seal the fate of the Chester's Mill residents.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Adam Stein

  • The Fall
    7.1/10 1,107 votes

    #10 - The Fall

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/1/2014

    Big Jim finally learns what happened to his wife, Pauline; Chester's Mill faces a new threat -- climate change.

    Director: Eriq La Salle

    Writer: Alexandra McNally, Mark Bruner

  • Black Ice
    6.8/10 1,075 votes

    #11 - Black Ice

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/8/2014

    Rebecca and Sam try to save Chester's Mill residents as temperatures plunge; Barbie puts his life at risk to help Julia after a terrible accident.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Adam Stein, Peter Calloway

  • Turn
    6.7/10 1,068 votes

    #12 - Turn

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2014

    The latest threat intensifies, leaving Chester's Mill residents at risk of being crushed to death; Melanie's health declines as the egg's fate remains uncertain.

    Director: Peter Leto

    Writer: Daniel Truly, William Kendall

  • Go Now
    6.8/10 1,205 votes

    #13 - Go Now

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/22/2014

    Just as the walls start to close in on those trapped in Chester's Mill, a possible exit from the dome is revealed.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Caitlin Parrish, Cathryn Humphris