The Best Episodes of Extant Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(406 votes)

   #1 - Change Scenario

   S2:E17/1/2015

   Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.

   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
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   7.4/10(339 votes)

   #2 - Morphoses

   S2:E27/8/2015

   Molly and J.D. discover another pregnant woman who is suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms. Meanwhile, Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.

   Director:Christine Moore

   Writer:Mickey Fisher

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   Director:Christine Moore

   Writer:Mickey Fisher
3. 

   7.0/10(290 votes)

   #3 - Empathy for the Devil

   S2:E37/15/2015

   Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.

   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Leslie Bohem

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   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Leslie Bohem
4. 

   7.3/10(290 votes)

   #4 - Cracking the Code

   S2:E47/22/2015

   As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.

   Director:P.J. Pesce

   Writer:Tom Pabst

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   Director:P.J. Pesce

   Writer:Tom Pabst
5. 

   7.3/10(278 votes)

   #5 - The New Frontier

   S2:E57/29/2015

   Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.

   Director:Christine Moore

   Writer:Gianna Sobol

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   Director:Christine Moore

   Writer:Gianna Sobol
6. 

   7.1/10(264 votes)

   #6 - You Say You Want an Evolution

   S2:E68/5/2015

   Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.

   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writer:Pam Davis

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   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writer:Pam Davis
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   7.2/10(269 votes)

   #7 - The Other

   S2:E78/5/2015

   Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.

   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:Mike Werb

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   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:Mike Werb
8. 

   7.5/10(289 votes)

   #8 - Arms and the Humanich

   S2:E88/12/2015

   Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.

   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Gavin Johannsen

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Gavin Johannsen
9. 

   7.0/10(273 votes)

   #9 - The Other Side

   S2:E98/19/2015

   As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.

   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writer:Leslie Bohem

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   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writer:Leslie Bohem
10. 

    7.3/10(257 votes)

    #10 - Don't Shoot the Messenger

    S2:E108/26/2015

    Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can’t shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.

    Director:Dan Lerner

    Writer:Tom Pabst

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    Director:Dan Lerner

    Writer:Tom Pabst
11. 

    7.3/10(254 votes)

    #11 - Zugzwang

    S2:E119/2/2015

    Molly, JD and Ethan track down John’s mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy’s orders are coming.

    Director:Kenneth Fink

    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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    Director:Kenneth Fink

    Writer:Mickey Fisher
12. 

    7.6/10(261 votes)

    #12 - Double Vision

    S2:E129/9/2015

    Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.

    Director:Christine Moore

    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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    Director:Christine Moore

    Writer:Leslie Bohem
13. 

    7.7/10(294 votes)

    #13 - The Greater Good

    S2:E139/9/2015

    Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.

    Director:Adam Kane

    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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    Director:Adam Kane

    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro