Motherland: Fort Salem

10 Best Episodes of Motherland: Fort Salem

Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#15 - A Tiffany (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Raelle prepares to show her ability to the top brass, while Abigail struggles with her new role. Tally begins to question her unsettling dreams. Anacostia and Scylla form a plan to infiltrate the enemy further.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 449 votes.

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#14 - Coup (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favor to Scylla.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 516 votes.

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#13 - My 3 Dads (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Raelle brings Tally home to the Cession, where they struggle with the past. Abigail is confronted with pressure from her family when Adil accompanies her home.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 445 votes.

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#12 - Of the Blood (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Despite the threat of the Camarilla, the discovery of new witches gives Alder hope; Tally struggles with her role as a Biddy; Raelle and Abigail return to Fort Salem with their mysterious new abilities.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 488 votes.

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#11 - Happy Yule! (Season 3 - Episode 4)

The Unit spends the Yule holiday plotting their next steps. Alder seeks out another steward of the First Song. Hearst, President Silver and Kara Brandt celebrate a victory.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 229 votes.

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#10 - Cession in Session (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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The Council of the Great River convenes to hear the Unit’s testimony and decide whether to extradite them back to the U.S. Abigail attempts to convey the dangers of the Camarilla’s influence, and Tally ponders if the future is written in stone.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 227 votes.

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#9 - Brianna's Favorite Pencil (Season 2 - Episode 5)

The Unit competes for a chance to commune with the dead during Samhain. Scylla and Anacostia search for Camarilla leadership by attending a Halloween gala and make a horrifying discovery.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 452 votes.

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#8 - Homo Cantus (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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After being blamed for the death of the vice president's daughter, the witches leave the army behind and become fugitives - but staying out of trouble is never easy. While Raelle and Scylla enjoy their reunion, Nicte tempts Tally with a new power.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 282 votes.

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#7 - Citydrop (Season 1 - Episode 8)

The witches’ training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets’ lives.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 534 votes.

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#6 - Book Club (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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Tally reunites with her mother and finds a reason to keep fighting. Abigail and Adil return to Fort Salem to find their home has changed. Scylla and Edwin work together in attempt to reach Raelle. Anacostia and Sterling plot an escape.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 215 votes.

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#5 - Delusional (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Tally leads the unit on a mind-bending mission to find Nicte Batan – but is the unit strong enough to withstand Nicte’s defenses?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 423 votes.

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#4 - Witchbomb (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Raelle, Abigail, and Tally graduate from Basic Training making Abigail more desperate than ever to prove her unit belongs in War College. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission while Anacostia and Scylla find common ground. Season finale.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 547 votes.

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#3 - Mother of All, Mother of None (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Distrust in Alder grows as Tally and Abigail pressure those in power for changes. Raelle gains a deeper understanding of the Mycelium and its purpose for her.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 433 votes.

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#2 - Irrevocable (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Raelle fights for her life, just as the Army and Spree converge on a secret Camarilla stronghold. Abigail and Adil’s mission for vengeance escalates.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 433 votes.

Motherland: Fort Salem - S2E10

#1 - Revolution (1) (Season 2 - Episode 10)

The Camarilla brings the fight to Fort Salem. Raelle, Abigail, Tally and their allies are forced to make impossible, world-changing choices.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 422 votes.

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