The BEST episodes of Extant season 2

Every episode of Extant season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Extant season 2!

Extant is an American science fiction television drama series created by Mickey Fisher and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The story revolves around astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) who returns home to her family inexplicably pregnant after 13 months in outer space on a solo mission.

Last Updated: 10/25/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
The Greater Good
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7.79
675 votes

#1 - The Greater Good

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2015

Season Finale- Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.

Directors: Adam Kane
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You Say You Want an Evolution
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7.72
1116 votes

#2 - You Say You Want an Evolution

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2015

Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.

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Double Vision
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7.68
1027 votes

#3 - Double Vision

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2015

Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.

Directors: Christine Moore
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The Other
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7.65
730 votes

#4 - The Other

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2015

Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.

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Don't Shoot the Messenger
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7.64
1118 votes

#5 - Don't Shoot the Messenger

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2015

Molly has a vision she can't shake following a near-death experience. Also: Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is questioned.

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Arms and the Humanich
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7.60
1225 votes

#6 - Arms and the Humanich

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2015

Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.

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The New Frontier
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7.59
1151 votes

#7 - The New Frontier

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2015

Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.

Directors: Christine Moore
Writer: Gianna Sobol
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Zugzwang
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7.56
1131 votes

#8 - Zugzwang

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2015

Molly, Ethan, and JD look for John's former colleague -- who may have information that could stop the Humanich threat; Julie asks Charlie to determine where Lucy's orders are coming from.

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Cracking the Code
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7.53
1298 votes

#9 - Cracking the Code

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2015

As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.

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The Other Side
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7.51
1226 votes

#10 - The Other Side

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2015

Memories resurface as Molly succumbs to the virus; Julie is confronted with hard choices; and the Hybrids seek revenge.

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Empathy for the Devil
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7.47
1177 votes

#11 - Empathy for the Devil

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2015

Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.

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Morphoses
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7.46
1249 votes

#12 - Morphoses

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2015

Molly and JD discover another pregnant woman suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms, while Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Meanwhile, Julie struggles with Ethan’s rebellion.

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Change Scenario
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7.37
1349 votes

#13 - Change Scenario

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2015

Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.

Directors: Dan Lerner
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