For All Mankind: Season 2

2021 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.0

What Season 2 of For All Mankind

The season kicks off in 1983, at the height of the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union watch each other with growing suspicion, and Ronald Reagan arrives at the White House with a double goal: advance science and dominate the space race to secure the Moon's resources. Almost a decade later, lunar exploration has advanced a great deal, but a solar storm threatens the astronauts of Jamestown. Margo Madison, a NASA engineer, must lead a mission that seems impossible. Ed Baldwin is haunted by his past as the agency considers arming its astronauts after a dispute on the Moon. The rivalry with Soviet cosmonauts intensifies.

10episodes

Feb 19, 2021premiered

Apr 23, 2021Latest episode

10.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Every Little Thing
Feb 19, 2021 · 57 min · ★ 7.3
Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.
Directing: Michael Morris · Writing: Ronald D. Moore · Starring: Spencer Garrett, Megan Dodds, Penny O'Brien, Steve Olson
2x02 The Bleeding Edge
Feb 26, 2021 · 56 min · ★ 6.8
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
Directing: Michael Morris · Writing: Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert · Starring: Bjørn Alexander, Tyler Lofton, Mindy Montavon, Ian McQuown
2x03 Rules of Engagement
Mar 5, 2021 · 60 min · ★ 7.1
A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.
Directing: Andrew Stanton · Writing: Stephanie Shannon · Starring: Brad Beyer, Caitlyn Knisely, Dan Donohue, Irina Maleeva
2x04 Pathfinder
Mar 12, 2021 · 61 min · ★ 6.9
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
Directing: Andrew Stanton · Writing: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson · Starring: Yaani King Mondschein, Justice Leak, Dan Donohue, Carolyn Crotty
2x05 The Weight
Mar 19, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 6.5
Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
Directing: Meera Menon · Writing: Nichole Beattie, Joe Menosky · Starring: Chris L. McKenna, Dan Donohue, Mele Ihara, Andre Boyer
2x06 Best-Laid Plans
Mar 26, 2021 · 60 min · ★ 6.6
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
Directing: Meera Menon · Writing: Joe Menosky · Starring: Dan Donohue, Endre Hules, Robert Werner, Irina Maleeva
2x07 Don't Be Cruel
Apr 2, 2021 · 62 min · ★ 6.6
Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.
Directing: Dennie Gordon · Writing: Nichole Beattie · Starring: Bruce Weitz, Lori Dorfman, Rob Norton, Heather McPhaul
2x08 And Here's to You
Apr 9, 2021 · 70 min · ★ 7.1
Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.
Directing: Dennie Gordon · Writing: Ronald D. Moore · Starring: Garrett Reisman, Lily Huynh, Wendy Schenker, Long Nguyen
2x09 Triage
Apr 16, 2021 · 56 min · ★ 7.3
The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.
Directing: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan · Writing: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson · Starring: Lauren Sweetser, Dustin Seavey, Andre Boyer, Jinny Chung
2x10 The Grey Season Finale
Apr 23, 2021 · 77 min · ★ 8.1
Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy.
Directing: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan · Writing: Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert · Starring: Leonora Pitts, John Marshall Jones, Michael Benz, Ellen Wroe