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The Last Man on Earth: Season 2

18 episodes Premiered Sep 27, 2015
Previously on The Last Man on Earth

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Last Man on Earth Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (15): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

Is There Anybody Out There?

Sep 27, 2015

Phil and Carol leave on their road trip across the United States, but Carol quickly regrets her decision to leave.

S2·E2 Core

The Boo

Oct 4, 2015

Phil searches desperately for Carol after they’re separated without phones or walkie-talkies.

S2·E3 Core

Dead Man Walking

Oct 11, 2015

Carol takes a page out of Phil’s book when she tells a lie from which it is difficult for her to recover.

S2·E4 Core

C to the T

Oct 18, 2015

Phil/Tandy finds redemption when he saves the day.

S2·E5 Core

Crickets

Oct 25, 2015

The population may be small, but it’s still big enough for big, dark secrets.

S2·E6 Core

A Real Live Wire

Nov 8, 2015

Tandy and Todd attempt to solve an end-of-the-world power problem.

S2·E7 Core

Baby Steps

Nov 15, 2015

Re-population becomes a hot topic with the Malibu survivors.

S2·E8 Core

No Bull

Nov 22, 2015

Phil 2 finds himself on Tandy’s level when he causes problems with the group.

S2·E9 Core

Secret Santa

Dec 6, 2015

Along with most human life, the virus wiped out normal traditions and holidays. As Christmas approaches, Carol spearheads a “Secret Santa” gift exchange to spread some festive chee

S2·E10 Core

Silent Night

Dec 13, 2015

A medical condition and a marriage proposal leave the group in turmoil.

S2·E11 Core

Pitch Black

Mar 6, 2016

Mike Miller’s space capsule careening through the sky toward Earth, finally putting him on the same planet as his big brother, Phil. Mike thinks he is the last man on earth, but wh

S2·E12 Core

Valhalla

Mar 13, 2016

The gang look for closure following a tragic event. Melissa and Todd attempt to deal with the consequences of her surprise proposal.

S2·E13 Core

Fish in the Dish

Apr 3, 2016

Carol is back on the campaign for repopulation with Phil, and Todd’s juggling act finally puts him over the edge.

S2·E14 Core

Skidmark

Apr 10, 2016

Tandy tries to host a party for the group and Todd’s luck takes a turn for the better.

S2·E15 Core

Fourth Finger

Apr 17, 2016

With little else to do, Tandy starts a prank war within the group. Meanwhile Todd establishes his dominance.

S2·E16 Core

Falling Slowly

Apr 24, 2016

Todd considers doing a favor for Tandy and Carol. Gail's drinking becomes an issue.

S2·E17 Mytharc

Smart And Stupid

May 8, 2016

As Tandy gets used to having his brother back on Earth, Todd begins feeling left out; Mike discovers more about Erica than the group has ever known.