The BEST episodes of Mercy Street season 2

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

Based on real events, Mercy Street takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of a distinctive cast of characters — doctors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists — realizing the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War.

Last Updated: 3/21/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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8.21
135 votes

#1 - The House Guest

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2017

A house guest becomes the focus of Alice’s schemes. When Mary falls ill, Foster’s attempts to care for her antagonize the new chief. Charlotte tries to contain the smallpox epidemic and Samuel has to make a difficult decision.

Writer: Walon Green
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8.12
122 votes

#2 - House of Bondage

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2017

After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback and Pinkerton’s inquiry heats up. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation, where they intervene in a difficult labor. The hospital staff unites to oust their hated chief.

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8.08
131 votes

#3 - Unknown Soldier

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2017

Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion. When Anne’s plans to be made head nurse fail, she rejoins Hale to undermine McBurney’s authority. Pinkerton questions the Greens, causing a rift.

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8.04
155 votes

#4 - Balm in Gilead

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2017

The staff unites to save one of their own. A former slave turned activist arrives in town, causing a rift between Foster and Mary. The Greens are in disarray; Emma and Frank’s romance ignites and Samuel plans for a reunion with Aurelia.

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7.96
122 votes

#5 - One Equal Temper

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2017

As Pinkerton looks at the Greens more closely, they join forces to hide an ugly secret. McBurney, hoping to distance Foster from Mary, sends him to a nearby army camp on a house call. Alice helps Frank escape and Samuel earns Charlotte’s respect.

Writer: Walon Green
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7.87
113 votes

#6 - Southern Mercy

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2017

After the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hopkins and Emma set out to rescue a stranded group of wounded Union soldiers. Lisette, a hospital observer, discovers the truth about a young soldier, shocking Foster. Hopkins and Emma share an intimate moment.

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