Arrow: Season 2

2013
23 episodes

Sworn to fight crime and corruption in his city, Oliver Queen – with the help of tech-savvy Felicity Smoak and his iron-fisted right hand, John Diggle – narrowly averts the rich and powerful's "Undertaking" as the Dark Archer rocked Queen's world in the first season finale of ARROW. But who's going to pick up the pieces? In Season Two, see how Oliver Queen goes from Hood to Hero!

Season 2 of Arrow premiered on October 9, 2013 and has 23 episodes, from "City of Heroes" to "Unthinkable". The last episode aired on May 14, 2014.

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Episodes

Episode 1City of HeroesAired October 9, 2013
Diggle and Felicity travel to the island of Lian Yu in search of Oliver, who left Starling City after the devastation of The Undertaking and his failure to avert it. Convinced to return home, Oliver finds that things are in much worse shape than he imagined – Isabel Rochev is preparing a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated, Thea refuses to visit Moira in jail, Roy is trying to fill the void left by the Arrow's absence, and Laurel is working with the District Attorney's office to take down the vigilante. Meanwhile, flashbacks to the island show Oliver's mentors Slade, Shado and Oliver in a desperate situation.
- 42m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Colin Salmon Walter Steele
- Celina Jade Shado
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Derek Hamilton Aglin
- Giacomo Baessato Colton
- Stephen Chang Chinese Pilot
Episode 2IdentityAired October 16, 2013
Thieves hijack medical supplies sent to Glades Memorial. Oliver gets into a heated battle with China White and her new partner, the Bronze Tiger, over the supplies. Meanwhile, Laurel makes plans to catch the Arrow; and Thea give Roy an ultimatum.
- 42m
- Directed by Nick Copus
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Kelly Hu China White
- Celina Jade Shado
- Ronald Patrick Thompson Supporter #1
- Michelle Ferguson Supporter #2
- Veenu Sandhu Doctor
- Jeff Sanca Truck Driver #1
- Chris Nowland Partner
- Lance Gibson Truck Driver #2
Episode 3Broken DollsAired October 23, 2013
When a dangerous criminal from Lance's past escapes from prison, Felicity offers herself up as bait so Arrow, Diggle and Lance can capture him...but plans go awry.
- 42m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Keto Shimizu
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Roger Cross Lucas Hilton
- Michael Eklund Barton Mathis / Dollmaker
- Owen Kwong Dark Archer
- Ashley Marie MacDonald Redhead Girl
- Jinjara Mitchell Dead Girl
Episode 4CrucibleAired October 30, 2013
Oliver discovers a man who goes by the name “The Mayor” is bringing illegal guns in to The Glades, so Oliver sponsors a “Cash for Guns” event to help clean up the city. Unfortunately, The Mayor crashes the event with his gang and seriously injures Sin. The Canary is furious when she learns her friend is in the hospital and sets out for revenge. Meanwhile, Felicity stuns Oliver with a bit of information about the Canary, Donner asks Laurel to dinner, and Diggle reconnects with an old friend.
- 42m
- Directed by Eagle Egilsson
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Wendy Mericle
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Clé Bennett Xavier 'The Mayor' Reed
- Reese Alexander Lieutenant
- Dexter Bell Gangbanger #2
- Ian Butcher Ezra Barnes
- Colin Corrigan Volunteer
Episode 5League of AssassinsAired November 6, 2013
Oliver puts Sara Lance up at the manor and soon discovers that she doesn't want to contact her family... both because she would put them in danger, and because she become a killer since the last time they saw her. Meanwhile, the League of Assassins send men to bring Sara back, alive or dead. And Oliver discovers that Laurel will be sitting second chair for his mother's trial.
- 42m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Jake Coburn and Drew Z. Greenberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Navid Negahban Al Ow-Al
- Curtis Braconnier Dark Archer Stick
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
- Ron Selmour The Butcher
- Rene Wang Waitress
- Teryl Rothery Jean Loring
Episode 6Keep Your Enemies CloserAired November 13, 2013
A.R.G.U.S. abducts Diggle and asks him to help recover Lyla from a Russian prison. Oliver and Felicity insist on going along to help and Isabel tags along. Meanwhile, Jean Loring advises Thea that her dating Roy is hurting Moira's chance of getting an acquittal.
- 42m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Briana Buckmaster Protester
- Michael Germant Bartender
- Mark Gibbon Ops Leader
- Alex Heymann Russian Policeman
Episode 7State v. QueenAired November 20, 2013
The Count has a new scheme to turn Starling City's residents into clients by addicting them to a new drug and then selling them Vertigo to cure it. among those stricken are Diggle and DA Donner, who collapses in the middle of presenting his case against Moira.
- 42m
- Directed by Bethany Rooney
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Drew Z. Greenberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Celina Jade Shado
- Seth Gabel The Count
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Chelah Horsdal Kate Spencer
- Michael Eklund Barton Mathis / Dollmaker
- Graham Shiels Cyrus Gold
Episode 8The ScientistAired December 4, 2013
When a superhumanly strong thief robs a Queen Consolidated warehouse, Central City police scientist Barry Allen comes to Starling City to investigate the case. However, despite his close working relationship with Felicity, Oliver suspects that there's more to the young scientist than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Sin asks Roy to help investigate the disappearance of a friend. In the past, Oliver, Shado, and Sara try to get Slade to the submarine so they can use the serum to save his life.
- 42m
- Directed by Michael Schultz
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti and Geoff Johns
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Celina Jade Shado
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Graham Shiels Cyrus Gold
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia Uniformed Officer
- Jordan Schartner Carl
- Sheldon Trosko Guard #1
Episode 9Three GhostsAired December 11, 2013
After covering from a near-fatal drug overdose, Oliver begins hallucinating people from his past. Believing he's a liability, Oliver gives the information he has on Cyrus Gold to Quentin... which results in the deaths of several police officers. Meanwhile, Brother Blood captures Roy and uses him as a test subject for his new serum. In the past on the island, Ivo gives Oliver an impossible choice to make.
- 42m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Ben Sokolowski and Geoff Johns
Guest stars
- Colin Donnell Tommy Merlyn
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Roger Cross Lucas Hilton
- Graham Shiels Cyrus Gold
- Bex Taylor-Klaus Sin
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia Officer Jones
- Danny Dworkis The Technician
Episode 10Blast RadiusAired January 15, 2014
A bomber nicknamed Shrapnel has set his sights on Sebastian Blood, and Oliver dons his mask to protect his newfound ally. Meanwhile, Laurel investigates Sebastian's aunt who is locked up in a mental institution, and Thea learns about Roy's newfound superstrength.
- 42m
- Directed by Rob Hardy
- Written by Jake Coburn and Keto Shimizu
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Sean Maher Mark Scheffer / Shrapnel
- Marty Gage Gary
- Paul Lazenby Thug
- Claire Lindsay Businesswoman
- Annabel Kershaw Middle Aged Woman
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
Episode 11Blind SpotAired January 22, 2014
When her father won't believe her accusations against Sebastian, Laurel turns to the Arrow for help. Oliver has his own doubts about Laurel, particularly when she is arrested on a charge of drug possession. Meanwhile, Roy sets out to test his new abilities but goes berserk, putting a man in the hospital.
- 42m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Bex Taylor-Klaus Sin
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
- Stefan Arngrim Fence
- Jesse Hutch Officer Daily
- Ana Mercedes Maya Resik
- Garett Bullock Security Guard #2
Episode 12TremorsAired January 29, 2014
While the Arrow trains Roy how to control his anger--and his super-strength--Bronze Tiger steals a prototype of Malcolm's earthquake machine to sell to an arms dealer. Meanwhile, Laurel discovers that she's being disbarred and goes out of control, and Walter has an offer for Moira. On the island, Oliver wonders whether to tell Slade the truth about how Shado died.
- 41m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Drew Z. Greenberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Colin Salmon Walter Steele
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Annie Ilonzeh Joanna de la Vega
- Nicholas Lea Mark Francis
- Woody Jeffreys Prison Guard
- Darcy Laurie Bo Travis
- Shaker Paleja Middle Eastern Man
Episode 13Heir to the DemonAired February 5, 2014
As Laurel continues to unravel, Oliver and Lance try to convince Sara to stay in Starling City and finally reunite with Laurel and Dinah. However, Sara’s fellow League of Assassins member, Nyssa, comes to bring Sara back to the fold, but when Sara refuses, Nyssa kidnaps Dinah. Realizing she’s putting her family in danger by staying in town, Sara considers re-joining the league.
- 42m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Jake Coburn
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Colin Salmon Walter Steele
- Alex Kingston Dinah Lance
- Nicholas Lea Mark Francis
- Katrina Law Nyssa al Ghul
- Glen Gordon Little Boy
- Evans Johnson Nurse
- Donny Lucas Customs Agent
Episode 14Time of DeathAired February 26, 2014
A master hacker dubbed Clock King coordinates a series of raids on banks in Starling City, and his skills prove a match for Felicity. Meanwhile, Laurel's grudge with Sara continues and on the island, a pilot crashes his plane there and Sara tends to the dying man.
- 42m
- Directed by Nick Copus
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Alex Kingston Dinah Lance
- Robert Knepper William Tockman / Clock King
- Bex Taylor-Klaus Sin
- Curtis Caravaggio Walczak
- Tig Fong Certo
- Russell Porter Sin's Father
Episode 15The PromiseAired March 5, 2014
In the present, Slade visits Oliver and makes his intentions clear. Five years earlier, Slade, Sara, and Oliver launch their assault on the Amazo, but things go wrong when Slade learns that Oliver was responsible for Shado's death.
- 42m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Jake Coburn and Ben Sokolowski
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
- James Pizzinato Reverend Thomas Flynn
- Ron Selmour The Butcher
- Rebecca Shoichet Servant
- Artine Tony Browne Hendrick Von Arnim
- David Nykl Anatoly Knyazev
Episode 16Suicide SquadAired March 19, 2014
While Oliver deals with the pressure of Slade's threats against Oliver and his loved ones, Amanda Waller with A.R.G.U.S. recruits Diggle for a black ops mission. Diggle is happy to learn that he'll be working with his ex-wife Lyla... but not so thrilled that three convicts will be going on the mission with them.
- 42m
- Directed by Larry Teng
- Written by Bryan Q. Miller and Keto Shimizu
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Eugene Lipinski Alexi Leonov
- Sean Maher Mark Scheffer / Shrapnel
- Ben Browder Ted Gaynor
- Lee Majdoub Gholem Qadir
- Jason Bell Gholem Security
Episode 17Birds of PreyAired March 26, 2014
The Huntress returns and takes hostages at the courthouse when her father is arrested. Laurel is among those taken, which prompts her sister, the Canary, to battle the Huntress in an epic confrontation. Meanwhile, Roy tries to keep Thea safe, but he doesn't like the way he is forced to do it.
- 42m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Mark Bemesderfer and A.C. Bradley
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Jessica De Gouw Helena Bertinelli / The Huntress
- Dylan Bruce Adam Donner
- Chelah Horsdal Kate Spencer
- Jeffrey Nordling Frank Bertinelli
- Sean Rogerson Peter
- Lochlyn Munro Captain Stein
- Mittita Barber Screaming Woman
Episode 18DeathstrokeAired April 2, 2014
Sara and Roy become prisoners at the Slade and the only one who is able to save them is Oliver Queen.
- 42m
- Directed by Guy Norman Bee
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Drew Z. Greenberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Celina Jade Shado
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Sean Rogerson Peter
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
- Artine Tony Browne Hendrick Von Arnim
- Lance Gibson Prisoner
- Gaston Morrison Guard
Episode 19The Man Under the HoodAired April 16, 2014
When Oliver and his team destroy Slade's centrifuge, he attacks them as Deathstroke to get what he needs to find a replacement. Meanwhile, Laurel ponders what to do with Slade's information, and Oliver tries to convince Thea to help him protect their finances from Isabel.
- 42m
- Directed by Jesse Warn
- Written by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Keto Shimizu and Geoff Johns
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Chelah Horsdal Kate Spencer
- Danielle Panabaker Caitlin Snow / Killer Frost
- Dylan Neal Dr. Anthony Ivo
- Doug Chapman Baker
- Tommy Europe Prison Guard
- Richard Keats Doctor
Episode 20Seeing RedAired April 23, 2014
The Mirakuru sends Roy into an uncontrollable rage and he unleashes on the city. Oliver realizes the Mirakuru has taken over Roy completely and must figure out a way to stop him.
- 42m
- Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski
- Written by Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Nicholas Lea Mark Francis
- Bex Taylor-Klaus Sin
- Kevin Alejandro Sebastian Blood / Brother Blood
- Michael Antonakos Street Tough
- Daniel Bacon Reporter
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia SCPD Officer #2
- Derek Green Big Donor
Episode 21City of BloodAired April 30, 2014
After the death of someone close to him, Oliver decides to give himself up to Slade rather than risk further bloodshed on his friends and family. Meanwhile, Laurel renews her investigation into Sebastian Blood, and Slade makes his final plans to unleash his Mirakuru-enhanced army on Starling City.
- 42m
- Directed by Michael Schultz
- Written by Holly Harold
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- Colin Salmon Walter Steele
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Sean Rogerson Peter
- Kevin Alejandro Sebastian Blood / Brother Blood
- Roark Critchlow Clinton Hogue
- Amanda Lisman Aide
Episode 22Streets of FireAired May 7, 2014
Oliver rallies his team as Slade's soldiers attack the city. Felicity gets a call from S.T.A.R. Labs with game-changing news and Thea comes face-to-face with her father.
- 42m
- Directed by Nick Copus
- Written by Jake Coburn and Ben Sokolowski
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Chelah Horsdal Kate Spencer
- Kevin Alejandro Sebastian Blood / Brother Blood
- Victoria Bidewell Young Mother
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia Uniform
Episode 23UnthinkableAired May 14, 2014
As Oliver's face off with Slade escalates, his resolve to the no-kill rule is tested. Especially as Slade targets the woman Oliver loves.
- 43m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg
Guest stars
- Caity Lotz Sara Lance
- John Barrowman Malcolm Merlyn
- Celina Jade Shado
- Summer Glau Isabel Rochev
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson Amanda Waller
- Katrina Law Nyssa al Ghul
- Viv Leacock Raven
- Michael Adamthwaite Torque