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The Best Episodes of The Son Season 2

Every episode of The Son Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Son Season 2!

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The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Son Season 2 Episode 1 - Numunuu
    7.3/10(215 votes)

    #1 - Numunuu

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Son Season 2 Episode 2 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
    7.3/10(174 votes)

    #2 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Son Season 2 Episode 3 - The Blind Tiger
    7.3/10(164 votes)

    #3 - The Blind Tiger

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Son Season 2 Episode 4 - Scalped a Dog
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    #4 - Scalped a Dog

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Wes Brown

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  5. The Son Season 2 Episode 5 - Hot Oil
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    #5 - Hot Oil

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Son Season 2 Episode 6 - The Blue Light
    7.4/10(164 votes)

    #6 - The Blue Light

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Son Season 2 Episode 7 - Somebody Get a Shovel
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #7 - Somebody Get a Shovel

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Son Season 2 Episode 8 - All Their Guilty Stains
    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #8 - All Their Guilty Stains

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Son Season 2 Episode 9 - The Bear
    7.6/10(148 votes)

    #9 - The Bear

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Son Season 2 Episode 10 - Legend
    7.4/10(185 votes)

    #10 - Legend

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Numunuu" is the best rated episode of "The Son" season 2. It scored 7.3/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Kevin Dowling and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose".