The BEST episodes of The Son season 2

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

Based on the New York Times best seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, The Son is a sweeping family saga that spans 150 years and three generations of the McCullough family. The story of Eli McCullough’s transformation from good-natured innocence to calculated violence, as he loses everything on the wild frontier, setting him on the path to building a ranching-and-oil dynasty of unsurpassed wealth and privilege. The Son deftly explores how Eli’s ruthlessness and quest for power triggers consequences that span generations, as the McCulloughs rise to become one of the richest families reigning in Texas.

Last Updated: 10/24/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
Legend
star
7.80
273 votes

#1 - Legend

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/29/2019

In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

Directors: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Kevin Murphy
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Somebody Get a Shovel
star
7.66
281 votes

#2 - Somebody Get a Shovel

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2019

The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

Directors: Ellen Kuras
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Scalped a Dog
star
7.64
305 votes

#3 - Scalped a Dog

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2019

A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

Directors: Omar Madha
Writer: Wes Brown
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The Bear
star
7.62
266 votes

#4 - The Bear

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/22/2019

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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The Blue Light
star
7.60
275 votes

#5 - The Blue Light

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/1/2019

In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

Directors: Ellen Kuras
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All Their Guilty Stains
star
7.57
274 votes

#6 - All Their Guilty Stains

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2019

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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Hot Oil
star
7.51
290 votes

#7 - Hot Oil

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/25/2019

In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

Directors: Omar Madha
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Numunuu
star
7.49
375 votes

#8 - Numunuu

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2019

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Kevin Murphy
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The Blind Tiger
star
7.46
296 votes

#9 - The Blind Tiger

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2019

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
star
7.40
320 votes

#10 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2019

After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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