The BEST episodes of Humans season 2

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

In a parallel present day, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' (a highly realistic humanoid servant that's transforming the way we live). In hopes of reducing their workload, a suburban family purchases a new Synth only to discover that sharing life with a Synth has quite far-reaching consequences.

Last Updated: 4/26/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Episode 8
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8.04
2240 votes

#1 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2016

The acclaimed drama concludes. In the aftermath of the Silo tragedy Karen feels she and Sam have no future and takes matters into her own hands. Niska and Astrid prepare to return to Berlin, but can Niska really walk away from her family? Joe leaves Laura shell-shocked with a frank admission. Hester seeks revenge and will stop at nothing to hurt Leo.

Directors: Mark Brozel
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Episode 7
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7.90
2311 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2016

When Mattie reveals that the Synths are planning to break into the Silo, Laura is determined to find Niska and ask for her help. Mattie asks Max to help save Leo from Hester's influence. Toby receives a disturbing message from Renie. Karen seeks out Athena's expertise and makes a life-altering decision. Mia and Hester break into the Silo, but things don't go according to plan.

Directors: Mark Brozel
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Episode 4
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7.73
2478 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2016

Mia and Ed get closer but their relationship is thrown into jeopardy when their secret is discovered. Toby gets closer to Renie but offends her when he breaks through her synthie mask. Things look bleak for Niska until Laura brings in a surprise witness. When Milo confronts Athena about her secret agenda, she persuades him her research could be mutually beneficial. Karen and Pete delve deeper into the mysterious 'seraphim' investigation. As Hester's influence over Leo becomes clear, cracks appear between him and Max.

Directors: Carl Tibbetts
Writer: Joe Barton
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Episode 6
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7.70
2307 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2016

Athena challenges Milo's ethics and is shocked when he reveals his real plan. Mia's surprise return has ramifications for the Hawkins family. Mattie finds Leo but can she trust him with her secret? Max resolves to begin a new community of Synths; when he learns how far Leo is prepared to go to complete his mission, he takes matters into his own hands.

Writer: Joe Barton
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Episode 5
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7.65
2414 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2016

When Mia risks falling into the hands of a mysterious organisation, she is forced to take drastic action. Odi struggles to find meaning, while Sophie is awestruck by Renie's 'Synthie' lifestyle. As Pete recovers from his assault, Karen makes an admission that rocks their relationship. Hester and Leo stake out the Silo and track down the sniper who killed Ten. Hester agrees to deal with her peacefully, but can she be trusted? Mattie leaves home to reconnect with Leo.

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Episode 1
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7.65
3117 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2016

Niska is living as a fugitive in Berlin where an unexpected romantic encounter leads her to a huge decision with far reaching consequences. In the UK, Leo, Max and Mia are laying low in a coastal hideout while Mia works in a local cafe as 'Anita' to pay for their supplies and stay connected to the human world. Leo and Max come to the aid of Hester, a very special Synth, but when a mysterious organisation begins to pursue them, there's a tragic outcome. The Hawkins family are struggling to put past events behind them as they settle into a new home. In San Francisco, Athena Morrow, a fiercely-driven scientist researching AI is recruited by charismatic Milo Khoury, the entrepreneurial force behind tech company Qualia, for a top-secret project to create conscious Synths for the mass market.

Directors: Lewis Arnold
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Episode 2
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7.64
2742 votes

#7 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2016

Laura must decide whether to accept Niska's request, while Karen and Pete learn about a special Synth being sold for unprecedented amounts on the black market. Hester uses questionable means to gain information from her prisoner, and Leo faces a new mission. Mia takes a risk to help Ed but is her secret now in jeopardy?

Directors: Lewis Arnold
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Episode 3
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7.60
2571 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2016

Athena travels to the UK and her tragic secret is revealed. Niska's consciousness assessments begin. With more time at home Joe notices Sophie's increasingly eccentric behaviour. As Karen returns to work with Pete, cracks start appearing in their relationship. The Synths are forced to leave their hideout but Mia shocks them with a huge decision.

Directors: Carl Tibbetts
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