The Strain
Season 2
201513 episodes
The transformation has begun in season two. New York City is falling to an evil epidemic and no one is coming to its rescue. Its citizens must fight or die. Now Eph and Dr. Martinez concentrate on creating a biological weapon, while Setrakian searches for an ancient book he hopes will reveal the strigoi's history...and possibly a way to kill them.
Episode 1
BK, NY
Jul 12, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 2
By Any Means
Jul 19, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 3
Fort Defiance
Jul 26, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.7TMDB
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.
Episode 4
The Silver Angel
Aug 2, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 5
Quick and Painless
Aug 9, 201544m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.
Episode 6
Identity
Aug 16, 201544m
TMDB rating 7.1TMDB
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.
Episode 7
The Born
Aug 23, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.3TMDB
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.
Episode 8
Intruders
Aug 30, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
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.
Episode 9
The Battle for Red Hook
Sep 6, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.7TMDB
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.
Episode 10
The Assassin
Sep 13, 201544m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
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.
Episode 11
Dead End
Sep 20, 201544m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
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.
Episode 12
Fallen Light
Sep 27, 201544m
TMDB rating 6.1TMDB
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.
Episode 13
Night Train
Oct 4, 201544m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.