The Best Episodes of The Strain Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(1645 votes)

   #1 - BK, NY

   S2:E17/12/2015

   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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   Director:Gregory Hoblit

   Writer:Unknown
2. 

   7.5/10(1352 votes)

   #2 - By Any Means

   S2:E27/19/2015

   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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   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   7.4/10(1290 votes)

   #3 - Fort Defiance

   S2:E37/26/2015

   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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   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writer:Regina Corrado
4. 

   7.3/10(1243 votes)

   #4 - The Silver Angel

   S2:E48/2/2015

   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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   Director:J. Miles Dale

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   7.6/10(1241 votes)

   #5 - Quick and Painless

   S2:E58/9/2015

   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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   Director:J. Miles Dale

   Writer:Liz Phang
6. 

   7.8/10(1251 votes)

   #6 - Identity

   S2:E68/16/2015

   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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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.8/10(1246 votes)

   #7 - The Born

   S2:E78/23/2015

   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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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   7.8/10(1177 votes)

   #8 - Intruders

   S2:E88/30/2015

   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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   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson
9. 

   7.9/10(1232 votes)

   #9 - The Battle for Red Hook

   S2:E99/6/2015

   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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   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writer:Regina Corrado
10. 

    7.8/10(1179 votes)

    #10 - The Assassin

    S2:E109/13/2015

    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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    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    8.0/10(1206 votes)

    #11 - Dead End

    S2:E119/20/2015

    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:Regina Corrado, Carlton Cuse

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    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writers:Regina Corrado, Carlton Cuse
12. 

    7.3/10(1133 votes)

    #12 - Fallen Light

    S2:E129/27/2015

    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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    Director:Vincenzo Natali

    Writer:Unknown
13. 

    8.2/10(1334 votes)

    #13 - Night Train

    S2:E1310/4/2015

    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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    Director:Vincenzo Natali

    Writer:Unknown