The BEST episodes of Motive season 2

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

A cat-and-mouse series with a twist on the everyday whodunit, "Motive" centers on Angie Flynn, a detective on a backwards chase for clues to a killer that has already been revealed to viewers.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: CTVStatus: Ended
Bad Blonde
star
8.04
252 votes

#1 - Bad Blonde

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2014

When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.

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Angels With Dirty Faces
star
8.02
306 votes

#2 - Angels With Dirty Faces

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2014

Angie and Oscar search for an attacker and call in a professional favour; Lucas has trouble at home.

Directors: Andy Mikita
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For You I Die
star
8.01
301 votes

#3 - For You I Die

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2014

A major case from the past resurfaces; Angie thinks she and Cross should come clean.

Writer: James Thorpe
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Pitfall
star
7.93
302 votes

#4 - Pitfall

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2014

Flynn and Vega are pulled away from Vega’s fathers wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong. While working the case, Angie makes an effort to regain Vega’s trust by sharing a sensitive file that contains information on Sgt. Cross.

Directors: Fred Gerber
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Kiss of Death
star
7.90
292 votes

#5 - Kiss of Death

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2014

A murder mystery author is poisoned; Lucas' personal life takes a hit; Angie gets a nice surprise.

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Nobody Lives Forever
star
7.86
291 votes

#6 - Nobody Lives Forever

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2014

An investigation into the death of a man trampled by his horse; Vega explains his concerns.

Writer: James Thorpe
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Dead End
star
7.79
283 votes

#7 - Dead End

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2014

Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.

Directors: Andy Mikita
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Overboard
star
7.79
303 votes

#8 - Overboard

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2014

A stunning socialite drowns after a celebration aboard her wealthy husband’s new yacht. Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega learn about the victim and her secret lover, but things soon become more complex, leading to an unlikely killer with an unexpected motive. Throughout the investigation, Angie must deal with increasing tension surrounding her relationship with Sergeant Cross, as rumours about their past spread throughout the team.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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They Made Me a Criminal
star
7.71
314 votes

#9 - They Made Me a Criminal

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2014

Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega discover that what initially looks like a case of self-defense during a home invasion is actually something much more calculated. A surprising connection between the victim and the killer demonstrates just how far a mother will go to protect her family. While they work to determine the motive, Sergeant Cross asserts his position, much to the disdain of Angie, and the tension doesn't go unnoticed by Vega. Rookie Officer Wendy Sung joins the team and is warmly welcomed by Detective Lucas.

Writer: Sarah Dodd
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Abandoned
star
7.71
302 votes

#10 - Abandoned

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2014

Angie and Flynn investigate a kitchen explosion; Angie shares the truth about her past and that of Sgt. Cross.

Directors: T.J. Scott
Writer: Wil Zmak
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A Bullet for Joey
star
7.70
268 votes

#11 - A Bullet for Joey

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2014

Flynn and Vega search for a motive in the death of a real estate agent.

Directors: Andy Mikita
Writer: Paul Redford
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Deception
star
7.70
287 votes

#12 - Deception

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2014

A case hits close to home for the Homicide team when the victim is one of their own, coroner Dr. Matthews. Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega lead the investigation with dogged determination, and Dr. Rogers honours the memory of her friend by taking his place in a high-profile trial, only to discover that Dr. Matthews may not be the person she thought he was. Meanwhile, Sergeant Cross blurs the line between professional and personal, which doesn't sit well with Angie.

Directors: David Frazee
Writer: James Thorpe
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Raw Deal
star
7.63
330 votes

#13 - Raw Deal

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2014

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a suspected suicide victim who may have had some unwelcome help ending his life. The victim had been methodically looking for someone before his death, and finding out for whom he was searching will lead the detectives to the motive. But Angie's focus is compromised when Cross joins the team as the new commander.

Directors: David Frazee
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