Shadowhunters

10 Best Episodes of Shadowhunters - Season 2

When Clary Fray's mother has disappeared, Clary joins a band of Shadowhunters; demon killing hunters, and gets caught up in a plan to save the world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 30, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Shadowhunters - S2E9

#15 - Bound by Blood (Season 2 - Episode 9)

With word getting out that Clary is a key part of Valentine’s plan, the Downworlders are at odds on how to handle the issue. But when Iris activates her blood oath, Clary has more to worry about than hiding from Valentine and the Downworlders. Meanwhile, Isabelle and Raphael get closer as Alec tries to figure out what’s going on with his sister.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 1167 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E6

#14 - Iron Sisters (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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To help get answers to what Valentine may be planning, Isabelle and Clary are sent on a mission to visit the Iron Sisters. Once there, more truths may be revealed than Izzy and Clary planned. On a mission of their own, Simon and Maia are determined to find Luke who is still missing after the demon attack at the Institute. Meanwhile, Magnus and Alec finally go on their first date.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1183 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E11

#13 - Mea Maxima Culpa (Season 2 - Episode 11)

With Valentine in custody and the Shadowhunters and Downworlders picking up the pieces after the Soul Sword attack, the team dives into a new mission to vanquish a greater demon named Azazel who is in search of the Mortal Cup.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 1028 votes.

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#12 - The Fair Folk (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Alec has big plans to mend fences with the Downworlders, while Jace and Clary are summoned by the Seelie Queen.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 937 votes.

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#11 - A Dark Reflection (Season 2 - Episode 17)

With two of the three Mortal Instruments missing, everyone is on the hunt for the last one — The Mortal Mirror. Jace and Clary are on the hunt to recover it first before it falls into enemy hands. But along the way, Clary realizes that her brother Jonathan may be closer than she thought. Meanwhile, Isabelle has a hard time accepting the fact that her little brother Max is growing up, and Maia struggles to bring her guard down with Simon.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 908 votes.

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#10 - Love is a Devil (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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Tasked with arranging his brother Max’s Rune Ceremony, Alex decides this would be the perfect opportunity for his family to get to know Magnus. But with tensions flying among the different Shadowhunters, Max’s big event quickly becomes an evening where they all must face their biggest fears. Meanwhile, Simon makes a bold move as Isabelle finds an unlikely new ally.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 1190 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E16

#9 - Day of Atonement (Season 2 - Episode 16)

With everything that Simon has gone through this past year, a family dinner for Yom Kippur — the Jewish Day of Atonement — poses a real challenge for him to come clean about being a vampire and what just happened to his family. Meanwhile, Clary and Jace go on an unsanctioned mission and test out their newfound rune powers.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 917 votes.

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#8 - A Problem of Memory (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Simon looks for a distraction with an evening out with some of his new vampire friends. What started out as a night to let loose quickly turns much darker when Simon wakes up the next morning with no memory of the night before and a dead body he now has to answer for. Meanwhile, Alec orders Valentine to be transferred to Idris to help repair relations with the Downworlders.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 892 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E12

#7 - You Are Not Your Own (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Everything is turned on its heads as Azazel remains at large. Meanwhile, Simon asks Isabelle for help.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1000 votes.

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#6 - Hail and Farewell (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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After centuries of being lied to and treated poorly by The Clave, the Downworlders decide to come together and take matters into their own hands as the hunt for Valentine and Sebastian intensifies. But what starts off as a way to preserve their own, the Downworlders choice to break with the Shadowhunters could quickly escalate to war.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 891 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E7

#5 - How Are Thou Fallen (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Luke’s sister shows up at the Jade Wolf claiming innocence about the recent attack. But with Luke not trusting a word Cleo says, he finds himself at odds with Clary who sees an opportunity to get to Valentine. Yet how far will Clary go to prove she is right about Cleo? Meanwhile, Simon gets dating advice from a surprising source as Isabelle takes a dangerous path.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 1206 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E13

#4 - Those of Demon Blood (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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After several Shadowhunters are killed, the Institute turns to controversial methods to prevent a Downworlder uprising.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 909 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E18

#3 - Awake, Arise, or Be Forever Fallen (Season 2 - Episode 18)

After a devastating attack at the Institute, everyone is on high alert as the Shadowhunters close in on their hunt for Jonathan. Meanwhile, Simon and Maia help a new Downworlder as the Seelie Queen demands an answer from Magnus and Luke.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 921 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E20

#2 - Beside Still Water (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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Jace and Clary rush to make a final stand, but when a traitor is revealed, Jace and Clary may have a bigger fight on their hands than expected. Meanwhile, Alec and Izzy must fight off a large mass of demons that have unexpectedly shown up, as Luke and Simon head to the Seelie Court to deal with some unfinished business with the Seelie Queen.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 890 votes.

Shadowhunters - S2E10

#1 - By the Light of Dawn (Season 2 - Episode 10)

The New York Institute is under attack as Valentine's plan for The Soul Sword is getting dangerously close to coming to fruition. The Shadowhunters must act fast to save their loved ones and the rest of the Downworld. Meanwhile, some of the Downworlders have their own plan to stop Valentine and their target is Clary.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 1158 votes.

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