The Originals: Season 2
The Originals Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Originals Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Season overview
The Originals Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Rebirth
Oct 6, 2014
Hayley struggles with her powers. Marcel sides with Klaus and gets revenge over the wolves. Esther is busy plotting her own plans. Everyone wants control over the city.
Alive and Kicking
Oct 13, 2014
Klaus wants Hayley to re-establish herself in her pack. Mikael is impatient under Davina. Cassie arouses suspicions.
Every Mother's Son
Oct 20, 2014
After Klaus and Elijah receive a cryptic invitation to dinner from their mother, they get ready to expect the worst.
Live and Let Die
Oct 27, 2014
Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue some young wolves.
Red Door
Nov 3, 2014
In order to show Elijah that her plan is what's best for him, Esther forces him to relive a time long ago when he loved a young woman named Tatia.
Wheel Inside the Wheel
Nov 10, 2014
Cami teams up with Marcel and Gia after she becomes suspicious of her faculty advisor Vincent. Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, Klaus comes face-to-face with a visitor from
Chasing The Devil's Tail
Nov 17, 2014
Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. Kaleb takes Davina to an old hangout.
The Map of Moments
Dec 8, 2014
Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.
Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire
Jan 19, 2015
Finn puts a spell on the compound, trapping wolves and vampires. Klaus takes Cami to the safe house, then confronts Kol about Rebekah's whereabouts.
Brotherhood of the Damned
Jan 26, 2015
Finn captures his brother's spirits, while the vampires remain trapped and their hunger grows.
Sanctuary
Feb 2, 2015
Rebekah becomes interested in a girl. Hayley struggles with coming clean and is surprised by something Jackson admits. Klaus learns something and heads to confront Hayley. Vincent
The Devil Is Damned
Feb 9, 2015
Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson
I Love You, Goodbye
Feb 16, 2015
Following a tense run in, Elijah believes that Klaus is up to something. Kaleb needs Rebekah's help.
They All Asked For You
Mar 9, 2015
A discovery is made about the body Rebekah is living in. Klaus clashes with Hayley and Jackson.
Save My Soul
Mar 16, 2015
Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.Source: CW
Exquisite Corpse
Apr 6, 2015
Klaus must put aside his mistrust for Freya in order to save Rebekah's life.
Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Apr 13, 2015
While searching for a way to vanquish Dahlia, Klaus is faced with another threat.
When the Levee Breaks
Apr 20, 2015
Hayley and Klaus need to hit a deadline to turn over Hope, which causes Klaus to proceed with a dangerous plan.
City Beneath The Sea
Apr 27, 2015
Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.
Fire with Fire
May 4, 2015
With the knowledge that he has been betrayed by his siblings, Klaus and an unlikely friend plan to get even with them.
Ashes To Ashes
May 11, 2015
With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.Source: CW