The BEST episodes of The Alienist season 2

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

Crime reporter, John Moore meets with psychologist, Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Better Angels
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7.86
554 votes

#1 - Better Angels

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2020

While Sara, Moore and Kreizler struggle with decisions about their future paths, New York is in the grips of an all-out manhunt for the killer, and the team must overcome the wrath of the police and an underworld gang on the rampage.

Directors: David Caffrey
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Gilded Cage
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7.81
571 votes

#2 - Gilded Cage

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2020

The clock is ticking for the team to locate baby Ana. Sara worries about her young undercover detective Bitsy Sussman. William Randolph Hearst hosts a lavish ball celebrating his goddaughter Violet's engagement to Moore.

Directors: Clare Kilner
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Last Exit to Brooklyn
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7.77
559 votes

#3 - Last Exit to Brooklyn

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/9/2020

Sara, Kreizler and Moore travel to Brooklyn in search of clues. Byrnes plans to double-cross the team as the killer's behavior becomes unhinged. Sara and Moore's feelings for each other force them to confront difficult choices.

Directors: David Caffrey
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Belly of the Beast
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7.74
574 votes

#4 - Belly of the Beast

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2020

After the horrific murder of a Lying-In Hospital employee, the team are now hot on the heels of the murderer. Sara enlists the help of Joanna to tail their prime suspect. Sara, Kreizler and Moore try and put the pieces together.

Directors: Clare Kilner
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Memento Mori
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7.62
553 votes

#5 - Memento Mori

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2020

Sara and Moore return to the killer's abandoned house in search of new information about their suspect. Kreizler faces ruin after a tragic incident at the Institute. Sara and the team are enlisted to rescue another missing child.

Directors: David Caffrey
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Ex Ore Infantium
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7.57
680 votes

#6 - Ex Ore Infantium

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2020

New York City. 1897. Sara Howard has opened a pioneering private detective agency. She reunites with formidable alienist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler and New York Times journalist John Moore to find the kidnapped infant daughter of a Spanish dignitary.

Directors: David Caffrey
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Labyrinth
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7.56
593 votes

#7 - Labyrinth

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2020

All is not what it seems at the Lying-In Hospital as Sara persuades a young nurse to disclose what happens behind closed doors. Kreizler is convinced that hypnosis might unlock the traumatic memories of Senora Linares.

Directors: Clare Kilner
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Something Wicked
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7.49
600 votes

#8 - Something Wicked

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2020

Sara uncovers a clue at the Siegel Cooper Department Store that leads her into dangerous territory. Moore struggles to balance his personal and professional life as he investigates a link to New York's criminal underworld.

Directors: David Caffrey
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