Prodigal Son: Season 2
2021 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 2 of Prodigal Son
Season 2 of Prodigal Son has 13 episodes and premiered on January 12, 2021. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 It’s All in the Execution
Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city... and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate and JT faces discrimination while on the job.
Directing: Antonio Negret · Writing: Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver · Starring: Jimmy Brewer, Matthew Montelongo, Hiram Delgado, Robbie Tann
2x02 Speak of the Devil
When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma.
Directing: Antonio Negret · Writing: Eileen Jones · Starring: Esau Pritchett, Armando Acevedo, Christian Borle, Damian Young
2x03 Alma Mater
When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.
Directed by Omar Madha · Written by Lisa Randolph · Starring Lily Ganser, Esau Pritchett, Sahr Ngaujah, Christian Borle
2x04 Take Your Father to Work Day
Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. All the while, Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug.
Directing: Omar Madha · Writing: Elizabeth Peterson · Starring: Michael Chernus, Esau Pritchett, Armando Acevedo, Christian Borle
2x05 Bad Manners
Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called "Debutante Slayings," but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.
Directed by Chris Grismer · Written by Marcus Dalzine · Starring Kate Burton, Anna Baryshnikov, Matthew Montelongo, Esau Pritchett
2x06 Head Case
The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel.
Directed by Lisa Robinson · Written by Wyatt Cain · Starring Mark Margolis, Jessica Blank, Esau Pritchett, Joel de la Fuente
2x07 Face Value
Malcolm focuses on a case in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered; Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with Dr. Vivian Capshaw; Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.
Directed by Lou Diamond Phillips · Written by Lauriel Harte Marger · Starring Rachel York, Ward Horton, Manu Narayan, Kristine Nielsen
2x08 Ouroboros
When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes' current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott's body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley's secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.
Directed by Chris Grismer · Written by Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman · Starring Alan Cumming, Kaden Kearney, Esau Pritchett, Catherine Zeta-Jones
2x09 The Killabustas
Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies.
Directed by Dermott Downs · Written by Sabrina Deana-Roga · Starring Maria Dizzia, Steven Boyer, Michael Luwoye, Esau Pritchett
2x10 Exit Strategy
As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion.
Starring Esau Pritchett, Sahr Ngaujah, Robert Joy, Elliot Villar
2x11 You Can Run...
After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them.
Starring Kasjan Wilson, Armando Acevedo, Julianna Layne, Paco Tolson
2x12 Sun and Fun
As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.
Directed by Chris Grismer · Written by Lisa Randolph · Starring John Cullum, Michael Kostroff, Catherine Zeta-Jones, April Hernandez Castillo
2x13 The Last Weekend Season Finale
The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own.
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anna Gunn, Anula Navlekar, April Hernandez Castillo
Season 2 Cast
Tom PayneMalcolm Bright13 episodes
Michael SheenDr. Martin Whitly13 episodes
Bellamy YoungJessica Whitly13 episodes
Aurora PerrineauDani Powell13 episodes
Frank HartsJT Tarmel13 episodes
Keiko AgenaDr. Edrisa Tanaka13 episodes
Esau PritchettMr. David10 episodes
Armando AcevedoHector Cueto4 episodes
April Hernandez CastilloMarshal Emily Ruiz3 episodes
Matthew MontelongoOfficer O'Malley2 episodes
Sahr NgaujahDarryl2 episodes
Julianna LayneYoung Ainsley2 episodes
Michael PottsDr. Brandon Marsh2 episodes
Alan GaryBurt2 episodes
Anna BaryshnikovRachelEpisode 1
Lily GanserLouisa MorrisonEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 2 of Prodigal Son
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Prodigal Son season 2 have?
Prodigal Son season 2 has 13 episodes.
When did season 2 of Prodigal Son premiere?
Released January 12, 2021.
Where to watch Prodigal Son season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).