Orphan Black

10 Best Episodes of Orphan Black - Season 2

A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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#10 - Mingling Its Own Nature with It (Season 2 - Episode 3)

After hitting the road with Felix, Sarah is forced to turn to a ghost from her past — an old flame named Cal Morison. When their brief respite is brutally shattered, Sarah realizes that no matter how far she runs, it will never be far enough.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 2327 votes.

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#9 - Governed By Sound Reason and True Religion (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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While Alison struggles with Aynsley's death and Cosima grapples with the worsening symptoms of her mysterious sickness, Sarah enlists Art’s help to find Kira and is shocked when she learns where the trail leads.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 2460 votes.

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#8 - Variable and Full of Perturbation (Season 2 - Episode 8)

A new player in the clone conspiracy turns up at Felix’s door, sending him into crisis mode. With Cosima running out of options, Sarah struggles with the decision to surrender a crucial piece of leverage and make a deal with Dyad.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 2181 votes.

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#7 - To Hound Nature in Her Wanderings (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Sarah joins forces with an unlikely and untrustworthy ally, following a trail of clues that she hopes will lead her to the origins of the clone experiment. Cosima and Delphine make a discovery that could prove to be the key to treating her illness. Alison finds herself in unsavory company at rehab.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 2265 votes.

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#6 - Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Rachel goes on the warpath, lashing out at Sarah’s nearest and dearest. While she tries to keep her loved ones safe, an unexpected visitor threatens to derail Sarah’s plans.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 2258 votes.

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#5 - Nature Under Constraint and Vexed (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Sarah is out of options, on the run, and pursued by deadly adversaries. Desperate to find her daughter Kira, Sarah suspects ruthless pro-clone Rachel is behind her daughter’s disappearance and sparks an all out war against her.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 2672 votes.

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#4 - Governed As It Were By Chance (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Sarah comes home looking for answers, and with the help of Cosima, they begin digging into the origins of the clone experiment. The hunt for answers takes her right into the belly of the beast, but getting out could cost her more than she knows.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 2276 votes.

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#3 - Knowledge of Causes, and Secret Motion of Things (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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When a rehab confidante betrays Alison and threatens to expose the truth about Aynsley’s death, she goes into free fall on the eve of Family Day. With Donnie and the kids set to visit, it’s all clones on deck to contain the fallout.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 2217 votes.

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#2 - Things Which Have Never Yet Been Done (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Cosima takes a turn for the worse, forcing Sarah to take desperate action which results in tragic consequences for those she loves. The Proletheans set their ultimate plan in motion, while Alison and Donnie tangle with the law.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 2185 votes.

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#1 - By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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The war with Dyad is all but lost when Rachel’s latest ploy forces a broken Sarah to concede. The Clone Club springs into action, uniting in a reckless gambit to save Sarah. As they fight to gain their freedom, Sarah encounters a new ally and uncovers a terrifying new dimension to the conspiracy.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 2258 votes.

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