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The Best Episodes of The Strain Season 2

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Strain Season 2 Episode 13 - Night Train
    8.1/10(1399 votes)

    S2:E13

    Setrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape from New York.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Strain Season 2 Episode 11 - Dead End
    8.0/10(1273 votes)

    S2:E11

    Dutch fights for her life against Eichhorst as Fet, Nora, and Eph frantically search the city for her. Setrakian confronts an old acquaintance on his search for the Occido Lumen, while Gus helps the Guptas escape across the border to safety.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Regina Corrado

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  3. The Strain Season 2 Episode 6 - Identity
    7.8/10(1323 votes)

    S2:E6

    Eph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Strain Season 2 Episode 7 - The Born
    7.8/10(1318 votes)

    S2:E7

    Setrakian and Fet use Fitzwilliam's info to attack the Master. Eph returns to NYC frustrated but energized to go after the one person responsible for killing his friends.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Strain Season 2 Episode 9 - The Battle for Red Hook
    7.8/10(1298 votes)

    S2:E9

    Justine takes drastic measures to counter a surprise invasion. Nora and Fet perform a useful mission while Eph and Setrakian face off against an old foe.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Regina Corrado

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  6. The Strain Season 2 Episode 10 - The Assassin
    7.8/10(1244 votes)

    S2:E10

    Eph and Dutch work together to thwart the Master's greatest ally. Justine runs into trouble with the Mayor while Setrakian tracks down the real owner of the Lumen.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Strain Season 2 Episode 1 - BK, NY
    7.7/10(1716 votes)

    S2:E1

    Eph and Nora work on a biological weapon to kill the strigoi, and Setrakian risks the lives of the entire group to find information about a closely guarded secret text. The Master begins the next phase of his own plan, by creating a terrifying new breed of creature and placing them under the control of Kelly.

    Director:Gregory Hoblit
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Strain Season 2 Episode 8 - Intruders
    7.7/10(1244 votes)

    S2:E8

    Eph must protect Zack against a surprise intruder into Red Hook. Gus convinces the Guptas to make a difficult choice. Fet and Setrakian set out to acquire the Lumen.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  9. The Strain Season 2 Episode 5 - Quick and Painless
    7.6/10(1313 votes)

    S2:E5

    Eph changes his appearance to leave the city while Nora is left as the reluctant parent for Zack. Dutch and Nora make a deal with Justine to secure Fet's release from jail.

    Director:J. Miles Dale
    Writer:Liz Phang

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  10. The Strain Season 2 Episode 2 - By Any Means
    7.5/10(1419 votes)

    S2:E2

    Eph and Nora experiment on their newfound patients. Fet and Dutch grow closer as they clear out the neighborhood buildings, and Kelly begins her hunt for Zack.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Strain Season 2 Episode 3 - Fort Defiance
    7.4/10(1356 votes)

    S2:E3

    Gus and Vaun wage an attack on Palmer as Eph struggles to connect with Zack. Councilwoman Justine Faraldo vows to bring her extermination policies to the other boroughs.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Regina Corrado

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  12. The Strain Season 2 Episode 4 - The Silver Angel
    7.3/10(1310 votes)

    S2:E4

    Eph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action. Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands while Dutch and Setrakian set off for Staten Island to question Fitzwilliam, Palmer's former body guard.

    Director:J. Miles Dale
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Strain Season 2 Episode 12 - Fallen Light
    7.3/10(1194 votes)

    S2:E12

    Eph must choose between Zack's safety and the safety of the citizens of NYC. Meanwhile, his relationship with Nora reaches a critical impasse, and Gus and Angel assemble an unlikely gang of Sun-hunters.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Night Train" is the best rated episode of The Strain season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,399 votes. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and written by Unknown, it aired on October 4, 2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Dead End".