The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(1085 votes)

   #1 - Worlds Apart

   S2:E16/17/2012

   Weaver is still in command of the 2nd Mass, while Anne continues to serve as medic. They have seen many battles and are a much leaner unit now. Pope has taken command of the Berserkers, a renegade group within the 2nd Mass that Weaver doesn’t fully trust.

   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Mark Verheiden

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   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Mark Verheiden
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   7.7/10(907 votes)

   #2 - Shall We Gather at the River?

   S2:E26/17/2012

   Tom is haunted by memories of his time with the aliens. Pope plants seeds of doubt about him among the group. Ben’s hatred for skitters grows. The 2nd Mass locate a bridge that will help them cross the river to safety ahead of an impending attack.

   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson
3. 

   7.4/10(870 votes)

   #3 - Compass

   S2:E36/24/2012

   The 2nd Mass moves into an airport hanger. The Berserkers plan to get rid of Tom. While dealing with a loss of one of its own, the 2nd Mass receives a promise of hope from a mysterious visitor.

   Director:Michael Katleman

   Writer:Bryan Oh

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   Director:Michael Katleman

   Writer:Bryan Oh
4. 

   7.3/10(888 votes)

   #4 - Young Bloods

   S2:E47/1/2012

   While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.

   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Heather V. Regnier

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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Heather V. Regnier
5. 

   7.6/10(844 votes)

   #5 - Love and Other Acts of Courage

   S2:E57/8/2012

   A familiar face returns to the 2nd Mass, but his intentions remain unknown. Meanwhile, a skitter is captured and brought back to the camp as a prisoner. And Hal bonds with Maggie as she begins to open up about her past.

   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Joe Weisberg

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Joe Weisberg
6. 

   7.8/10(852 votes)

   #6 - Homecoming

   S2:E67/15/2012

   Hal stumbles across bodies of de-harnessed kids and finds someone from his past. Tom and Anne grow closer. And Weaver’s health deteriorates just as Tom discovers he may have been keeping important matters from the group in order to protect them.

   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Bryan Oh

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   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Bryan Oh
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   8.0/10(866 votes)

   #7 - Molon Labe

   S2:E77/22/2012

   Ben is endangered by someone who he thought he could trust. Tom captures another hostage. Weaver offers Matt a job to lift his spirits. The 2nd Mass are trapped in a basement and face a new enemy.

   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson
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   7.2/10(817 votes)

   #8 - Death March

   S2:E88/5/2012

   The 2nd Mass pushes on to Charleston, but some are still grieving the group’s recent losses. Weaver learns more about Tector’s background before the invasion. And Matt begins to bond with a harnessed girl who was found recently.

   Director:Seith Mann

   Writer:Heather V. Regnier

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   Director:Seith Mann

   Writer:Heather V. Regnier
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   7.7/10(832 votes)

   #9 - The Price of Greatness

   S2:E98/12/2012

   The 2nd Mass meets new faces, while Tom comes across his former mentor, but it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Maggie realizes that Pope may not be sticking with the group very long. Tector embraces his military past.

   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:Mark Verheiden

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   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:Mark Verheiden
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    8.2/10(973 votes)

    #10 - A More Perfect Union

    S2:E108/19/2012

    When skitters approach the newly combined resistance force, the groups’ interaction surprises everyone. Meanwhile, Tom finds out life-changing news just as the 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with their most dangerous threat to date.

    Director:Greg Beeman

    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Remi Aubuchon

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    Director:Greg Beeman

    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Remi Aubuchon