Person of Interest: Season 2

2012
22 episodes

The Machine identifies another gripping season's worth of potential crimes that must be stopped. Adversaries from Reese's undercover past and Finch's government work threaten the team's crime-fighting mission and anonymity. Meanwhile, Detectives Carter and Fusco face down FBI probes and the dangerous tentacles of the police conspiracy known as "HR".

Season 2 of Person of Interest premiered on September 27, 2012 and has 22 episodes, from "The Contingency" to "God Mode". The last episode aired on May 9, 2013.

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In the United States, you can stream Person of Interest on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 127 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1The ContingencyAired September 27, 2012
With Finch missing – kidnapped by his hacker nemesis, Root, Reese enlists Detectives Carter and Fusco to get his friend back, Meanwhile, The Machine never sleeps, disseminating a new number to Reese.
- 43m
- Directed by Richard J. Lewis
- Written by Jonathan Nolan and Denise Thé
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Cotter Smith Denton Weeks
- Terry Serpico Byron
- Ken Leung Leon Tao
- Bill Sage Reddy
- Robert Allen Mukes Titus
Episode 2Bad CodeAired October 4, 2012
The Machine delivers the number of a cold case that leads Reese ever closer to catching up with Finch and his kidnapper, Root.
- 43m
- Directed by Jon Cassar
- Written by Patrick Harbinson and Greg Plageman
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Cotter Smith Denton Weeks
- Margo Martindale Barbara Russell
- Emily Robinson Hanna Frey
- Mercedes Griffeth Samantha Groves
- Loudon Wainwright III Sheriff Landry
Episode 3MasqueradeAired October 18, 2012
With Finch back in the Library, Reese returns to field work, only to face his toughest case yet – protecting the privileged daughter of a Brazilian diplomat.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt
- Written by Melissa Scrivner-Love
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Paloma Guzmán Sofia Campos
- Gary Perez Hector Campos
- Nick Gehlfuss Jack Hughes
- Roderick Hill Rick
Episode 4TriggermanAired October 25, 2012
When The Machine gives them the number of a mob enforcer whose life becomes endangered, Reese and Finch must decide whether to intervene or allow karma to balance the scales of justice. Meanwhile, Finch seeks aid from an unlikely source.
- 43m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Erik Mountain
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Michael McGlone Bill Szymanski
- Jonathan Tucker Riley Cavanaugh
- Liza J. Bennett Annie Delaney
- Otto Sanchez Ochoa
- Matt McTighe Eddie Massey
- Kevin Conway George Massey
- Sean Gormley Al
Episode 5Bury the LedeAired November 1, 2012
Reese must protect an investigative journalist through surreptitious means to avoid becoming part of her story.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt
- Written by David Slack
Guest stars
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- John Ventimiglia Christopher Zambrano
- Anthony Mangano Detective Kane
- Gloria Votsis Maxine Angelis
- James Saito Glen
Episode 6The High RoadAired November 8, 2012
Reese goes undercover in an idyllic neighborhood when The Machine’s latest number sends him to the suburbs.
- 43m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Nic Van Zeebroeck and Michael Sopczynski
Guest stars
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Carrie Preston Grace Hendricks
- David Denman Graham Wyler
- Olivia Nikkanen Izzy Wyler
- Alicia Witt Connie Wyler
- Dominic Fumusa Chris Vaughn
- Victor Verhaeghe Daniel Burnside
Episode 7CriticalAired November 15, 2012
The Machine gives Finch and Reese the number of a brilliant surgeon, but they soon discover that a resourceful third party has raised the stakes for this POI, forcing them to turn to an unlikely source for help.
- 43m
- Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
- Written by Sean Hennen
Guest stars
- Ken Leung Leon Tao
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Sharon Leal Madeleine Enright
- Julian Sands Alistair Wesley
- Erica Leerhsen Amy
- Bryce Pinkham Leland Rains
- Geneva Carr Nurse Picket
- Geoffrey Cantor Sebastian Alta
Episode 8Til DeathAired November 29, 2012
The team is spread thin when a husband and wife’s numbers both come up
- 43m
- Directed by Helen Shaver
- Written by Amanda Segel
Guest stars
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Carrie Preston Grace Hendricks
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Mark Pellegrino Daniel Drake
- Francie Swift Sabrina Drake
- Arash Mokhtar Vendor
- Tricia Paoluccio Rhonda
- Todd Susman Henry Brooks
Episode 9C.O.D.Aired December 6, 2012
When the machine names a New York cabdriver as a person of interest, any of his passengers could be a part of the impending crime.
- 43m
- Directed by Clark Johnson
- Written by Ray Utarnachitt
Guest stars
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- David Valcin Scarface
- Mark Azarcon Korean Thug
- Reg E. Cathey Davidson
- Ed Setrakian Grifoni
- Michael Irby Fermin Ordoñez
Episode 10Shadow BoxAired December 13, 2012
As the FBI pursues "the man in the suit," Reese is even more determined to protect the latest person of interest after learning she is the sister of a soldier who was killed in action.
- 42m
- Directed by Stephen Surjik
- Written by Patrick Harbinson
Guest stars
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Brian J. Smith Shayn Coleman
- Jessica Ann Collins Abby Monroe
- Allan Louis Detective Olson
- John Bedford Lloyd Philip Chapple
Episode 112πRAired January 3, 2013
Finch goes under cover to protect a youth who reminds him of himself; Carter goes on a dangerous mission for the FBI.
- 43m
- Directed by Richard J. Lewis
- Written by Dan Dietz
Guest stars
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Luke Kleintank Caleb Phipps
- Susan Blackwell Principal Lawton
- Creighton James Wayne F. Packer
- James Knight Brian Kelly
- Brendan Griffin Charles MacAvoy
- Luke Kirby Chris Beckner
- James Colby Officer Murphy
Episode 12Prisoner's DilemmaAired January 10, 2013
Carter tries to help Reese by engaging in mental warfare with the FBI; Reese has encounters with old and new enemies; Detective Fusco must protect supermodel Karolina Kurkova, the latest person of interest.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Fisher
- Written by David Slack
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Terry Serpico Byron
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
Episode 13Dead ReckoningAired January 31, 2013
Reese is abducted by a former acquaintance planning a massive and potentially deadly act of cyber-warfare.
- 43m
- Directed by John Dahl
- Written by Erik Mountain
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- John Nolan John Greer
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Cameron Scoggins Kevin
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Brian Hutchison Brian Moss
- Matt Deangelis Petar
Episode 14One PercentAired February 7, 2013
Finch and Reese meet their match: a tech billionaire whose curiosity and endless resources could expose their identities and ruin their efforts to save his life.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Fisher
- Written by Denise Thé and Melissa Scrivner-Love
Guest stars
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Paul Juhn Richard Grant
- Charlie Semine Justin Ogilvie
- Chandler Williams Jeremy Campbell
- Brooke Bloom Emily Morton
- Jimmi Simpson Logan Pierce
- Tibor Feldman Sinclair Melborne
- Quincy Chad Bigfoot
Episode 15Booked SolidAired February 14, 2013
As Reese and Finch try to save a hotel maid's life, they encounter a litany of suspects; Detective Carter considers a significant offer from the FBI.
- 43m
- Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
- Written by Nic Van Zeebroeck and Michael Sopczynski
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Mía Maestro Mira Dobrica
- Brian Hutchison Brian Moss
- David Pittu Derek Fowler
Episode 16RelevanceAired February 21, 2013
A lethal government operative who tracks and stops terrorist threats before they occur finds herself on the run – and the new focus of Reese and Finch's attention. However, their pursuit proves to be their most formidable when they discover that her remarkable skill set equals their own.
- 43m
- Directed by Jonathan Nolan
- Written by Jonathan Nolan and Amanda Segel
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Sarah Shahi Sameen Shaw
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Ken Leung Leon Tao
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach Michael Cole
- Paul Sparks Wilson
- Dominik Tiefenthaler Berlin Policeman
Episode 17ProteusAired March 7, 2013
As Finch and Reese try to protect six people simultaneously, clues lead them to a coastal town; when a storm forces Finch and Reese to seek shelter in a police station with a group of locals, they realize a killer may be in their midst.
- 43m
- Directed by Kenneth Fink
- Written by Sean Hennen
Guest stars
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Brian Hutchison Brian Moss
- Luke Macfarlane Alan Fahey
- Becky Ann Baker Erica Schmidt
- Dan Lauria Stanley Amis
- Cindy Katz Vicki Winter
- Dennis Flanagan Victor Engquist
- James Andrew O'Connor Ethan Mattson
Episode 18All InAired March 14, 2013
Finch and Reese head to Atlantic City to protect the latest person of interest, an elderly gambler; Carter tries to clear another detective's name.
- 43m
- Directed by Tricia Brock
- Written by Lucas O'Connor
Guest stars
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- Morgan Spector Peter Yogorov
- Ken Leung Leon Tao
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Michael McGlone Bill Szymanski
- Ron McLarty Lou Mitchell
Episode 19Trojan HorseAired April 4, 2013
Finch infiltrates a tech corporation to gather intel on an executive whose number has come up; Carter questions Beecher's integrity.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt
- Written by Erik Mountain and Dan Dietz
Guest stars
- Sarah Shahi Sameen Shaw
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- John Nolan John Greer
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- Dan Bittner Jerome Eckert
- Sterling K. Brown Cal Beecher
- Tracie Thoms Monica Jacobs
Episode 20In ExtremisAired April 25, 2013
When a person of interest is poisoned, Finch and Reese only have 24 hours to identify the toxin and find the person responsible; Detective Fusco's past catches up to him.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Fisher
- Written by Greg Plageman and Tony Camerino
Guest stars
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- James Hanlon James Stills
- Clarke Peters Alonzo Quinn
- Allison Scagliotti Molly Nelson
- Conn Horgan Bartender
- Louis Vanaria Azarello
- John Fiore Captain Womack
- Dennis Boutsikaris Richard Nelson
Episode 21Zero DayAired May 2, 2013
When a virus causes the machine to malfunction, numbers are issued irregularly; the team searches for an extremely elusive tech millionaire.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt
- Written by David Slack and Amanda Segel
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Sarah Shahi Sameen Shaw
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Carrie Preston Grace Hendricks
- John Nolan John Greer
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Kevyn Morrow Ed Solis
Episode 22God ModeAired May 9, 2013
Finch and Reese team up with unexpected allies as they race to fix the machine; as Detective Carter tries to apprehend Cal Beecher's murderer, she finds herself up against HR -- a criminal organization.
- 43m
- Directed by Richard J. Lewis
- Written by Patrick Harbinson and Jonathan Nolan
Guest stars
- Amy Acker Root
- Sarah Shahi Sameen Shaw
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Carrie Preston Grace Hendricks
- Boris McGiver George Hersh
- Morgan Spector Peter Yogorov
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel