The BEST episodes of Prodigal Son season 2

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

Malcolm Bright has a gift that gives him the ability to know how killers think, how their minds work. Why? Back in the ‘90s, Malcolm Bright's father was one of the worst—a notorious serial killer called 'The Surgeon'. With the ability to know how killers' minds work, Malcolm is now the best criminal psychologist around. Malcolm uses his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, annoyingly normal sister, a homicidal father still looking to bond with his prodigal son, and his own constantly-evolving neuroses.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
The Last Weekend
star
7.93
461 votes

#1 - The Last Weekend

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/18/2021

The search for a serial killer known as 'The Woodsman' might help the NYPD find one of their own.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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You Can Run...
star
7.89
479 votes

#2 - You Can Run...

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/4/2021

After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them.

Directors: Marisol Adler
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Exit Strategy
star
7.86
479 votes

#3 - Exit Strategy

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2021

As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion.

Directors: Satya Bhabha
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Sun and Fun
star
7.85
482 votes

#4 - Sun and Fun

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/11/2021

As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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Ouroboros
star
7.82
519 votes

#5 - Ouroboros

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021

When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes’ current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott’s body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley’s secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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Face Value
star
7.80
495 votes

#6 - Face Value

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2021

Malcolm, still reeling from the latest events with Ainsley, focuses on the next case, in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered. Meanwhile, Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with resident MD Dr. Vivian Capshaw. Then, Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.

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Take Your Father to Work Day
star
7.79
517 votes

#7 - Take Your Father to Work Day

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2021

Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug.

Directors: Omar Madha
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Head Case
star
7.75
511 votes

#8 - Head Case

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2021

While the team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel, Bright is knocked out and falls into an elevator shaft. Trapped and unconscious, he imagines an alternate reality that finds him leading a semi-normal life in which his father, who is not a serial killer, helps him solve the case.

Directors: Lisa Robinson
Writer: Wyatt Cain
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Alma Mater
star
7.71
516 votes

#9 - Alma Mater

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2021

When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.

Directors: Omar Madha
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Bad Manners
star
7.68
507 votes

#10 - Bad Manners

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2021

Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called 'Debutante Slayings', but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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The Killabustas
star
7.65
488 votes

#11 - The Killabustas

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2021

Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies.

Directors: Dermott Downs
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It’s All In The Execution
star
7.60
584 votes

#12 - It’s All In The Execution

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2021

Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city.. and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate and JT faces discrimination while on the job.

Directors: Antonio Negret
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Speak of the Devil
star
7.56
527 votes

#13 - Speak of the Devil

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2021

When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma. Martin, trying to help with the case, consults his fellow inmate, Friar Pete, whom he learns is keeping a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Ainsley grows worried that Jessica is keeping something from her regarding her relationship with Gil. And Dani, Gil and Malcolm rally behind JT, urging him to speak to his union rep about the discrimination he's been facing.

Directors: Antonio Negret
Writer: Eileen Jones
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