episode guide
season TWO
SAMSON AND DELILAH
Production #3T7301
In the second season premiere, rocked by the Jeep explosion on his 16th birthday, John is forced to confront the reality of his destiny alone. And Agent Ellison faces off with his faith and the feds in the aftermath of Cromartie's massacre.
Written by: Josh Friedman
Directed by: David Nutter
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 08-Sep-2008
AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE
Production #3T7302
Sarah and Cameron investigate a nuclear power plant. John withdraws from school but opens up to a new friend, Riley. Weaver's acquires an important piece for her pet project. And recurring guest star BUSY PHILLIPS ("ER," "Dawson's Creek," "Freaks and Geeks," "Made of Honor") appears as Kacy Cotton, the new neighbor.
Written by: Natalie Chaidez
Directed by: Jeffrey Hunt
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 15-Sep-2008
GOODBYE TO ALL THAT
Production #3T7303
John and Derek infiltrate a military academy in order to protect an integral member of the future resistance. Meanwhile, Weaver's first assignment for Ellison takes an interesting turn of events when he discovers a specter from his own past.
Written by: Ashley Edward Miller & Zack Stentz
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 06-Oct-2008
(08/09-YR.2)
ALLISON FROM PALMDALE
Production #3T7304
A software glitch causes Cameron to forget who she is and she goes missing from the Connors. Taken in by a street kid named Jody, (guest star LEAH PIPES - "Life Is Wild," "The Ghost Whisperer"), Cameron and Jody end up at a halfway house. There, Cameron meets with a social worker who uncovers some of Cameron's distant memories. Meanwhile, Catherine Weaver meets with Agent Ellison to discuss his future at Zeira Corp, and Ellison does some digging into Weaver's past.
Written by: Toni Graphia
Directed by: Charles Beeson
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 29-Sep-2008
THE MOUSETRAP
Production #3T7305
After Charley's (recurring guest star DEAN WINTERS) wife is kidnapped by Cromartie, Sarah and Derek are put to the test. They must outwit Cromartie to ensure a safe rescue, but at what cost? Meanwhile, John is in the middle of his own tricky situation as he finds himself caught between Cameron and Riley.
Written by: John Wirth
Directed by: Bill Eagles
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 22-Sep-2008
BROTHERS OF NABLUS
Production #3T7306
The Connors are on high alert and in odd company after their house is robbed. Elsewhere, one Terminator terrorizes Ellison, while another gets dangerously close to John. Meanwhile, Derek and Jesse (recurring guest star STEPHANIE JACOBSEN - "Headland," "Battlestar Gallatica: Razor") continue to get reacquainted. Recurring guest star BUSY PHILLIPS appears as Kacy Cotton.
Written by: Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Milan Cheylov
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 20-Oct-2008
THE TOWER IS TALL BUT THE FALL IS SHORT
Production #3T7308
Sarah, John and Cameron track down another name on their list and wonder why a T-1001 would need a doctor. Meanwhile, a woman from Derek's past surprises him in the present.
Written by: Denise Thé Directed by: Tawnia McKiernan U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 20-Oct-2008
COMPLICATIONS
Production #3T7309
Sarah's mystifying nightmares creep into her real life, but what do they mean for her and John? Meanwhile, Derek and Jesse (recurring guest star STEPHANIE JACOBSEN) investigate a possible Skynet conspirator.
Written by: John Wirth & Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Steven DePaul
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 17-Nov-2008
Strange Things Happen At The One-Two Point
Production #3T7310
Sarah's obsession with the three dots leads her to a company that she believes may have Andy Goode's Turk. Meanwhile, Jesse's (recurring guest star STEPHANIE JACOBSEN) plans complicate things even further, and Weaver introduces Ellison to someone very important.
Written by: Ashley Edward Miller & Zack Stentz
Directed by: Scott Peters
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 24-Nov-2008
MR. FERGUSON IS ILL TODAY
Production #3T7311
John and Riley's impromptu trip to Mexico results in deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Sarah and Ellison finally come face to face.
Written by: Daniel T. Thomsen
Directed by: Michael Nankin
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 10-Nov-2008
SELF MADE MAN
Production #3T7312
Cameron never sleeps, so what does she do at night? Her surprising, secret life is revealed. Plus, history is forever changed when a Terminator is sent back to the wrong time.
Written by: Toni Graphia
Directed by: Holly Dale
U.S. Broadcast Premiere: 24-Nov-2008
Alpine Fields
The past, present and future collide. Sarah and Cameron work to save a family on the list with a connection to Derek in the future. Meanwhile, Jesse's life hangs in the balance.
Earthlings Welcome Here
Sarah's obsession with the three dots intensifies when she tracks down a blogger with an intimate knowledge of the symbol. She ends up finding something she never expected. Meanwhile, Riley gets closer to John and faces off with Cameron.
The Good Wound
An injured Sarah is guided by the image of John's father, Kyle Reese, and Weaver makes a move that has deadly consequences.
Desert Cantos
Sarah, John, Cameron and Derek investigate the town connected to the destroyed factory, while Weaver sends her own man into town in search of a potential survivor.
Some Must Watch, While Some Must Sleep
Haunted by nightmares of the man she killed in the factory, Sarah checks in to a sleep clinic. When suspicious things begin happening, Sarah suspects Skynet may be using the facility for brain mapping.
Ourselves Alone
Cameron's defect resurfaces, resulting in regrettable consequences for everyone. Plus, Riley fears Cameron has discovered her secret.
Today is the Day Part 1
Jesse flashes back to a life-altering mission aboard her submarine, the Jimmy Carter. Sarah and John decide they can't continue living in their house and make plans to leave.
Today is the Day Part 2
Jesse's submarine mission in the future takes a fatal turn that has unforeseen effects on John, Sarah and Derek in the present. Plus, before heading out, Sarah deals with Cameron and John makes a tough choice.
To the Lighthouse
Fearing for her life, Sarah stashes John in a safe house. Cameron and Derek struggle to work together after she reveals a big secret. Plus, John Henry becomes compromised as a darker side is revealed.
Adam Raised a Cain
When John attempts to rescue Skynet's latest target he finds himself closing in on Weaver, but at what cost? Plus, game plans change, causing Sarah and Ellison to reunite. Meanwhile, Weaver learns Ellison's secrets.
Born To Run
In the second season finale, the Connors come face to face with Weaver in a confrontation that shakes John to the core and changes his reality forever. Nothing will be the same.