Every episode of Andor Season 2 ranked: From jaw-dropping to just plain brilliant

Created by Tony Gilroy, Andor Season 2 is the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise. Andor is a prequel to the movie Rogue One, which is a prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy. The second and final season was released on April 22, 2025, and the show has received widespread praise for its cinematography, themes, and performances. The show stars Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, and others. The series focuses on Cassian Andor (Luna), who is a thief turned rebel spy, and explores how he becomes radicalized against the Empire. The show also looks at how the Rebel Alliance was formed. The sci-fi political thriller has received rave reviews for its second season, and each of its episodes has continuously upped the ante. Therefore, here is a list of all the episodes of the second season, ranked.

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Harvest, Welcome to the Rebellion, and other episodes of Andor Season 2, ranked

12. One Year Later

The first episode of Andor Season 2 is, as the name suggests, taking place exactly one year after the events of the first season. The episode begins with Cassian faking himself as a test pilot so that he can steal a prototype of an Imperial ship. The ship is known as TIE Avenger, and the fact that Cassian steals the prototype brings back the character’s past of being a thief. The chapter also focuses on Bix, who continues to suffer from PTSD as she suffers the brutal regime of the Empire and the impact it has had on her own life. The first episode, therefore, lays down the foundation for the season by highlighting the various characters’ place in the rebel army. The show also sets itself up as a political thriller from the first episode.

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11. Messenger

The seventh episode of Andor Season 2 continues to carry forward the show’s plot. The episode occurs at the halfway mark of the season and features a time jump of one year. The time jump helps viewers to realize that the rebels have grown in their operations. The episode also carries forward the underlying theme of the show, which is the powerful nature of the Empire and its hold across the universe. While Cassian and Bix are shown to be living on Yavin IV, which is an important location for the rebels to carry out their operations, Syril continues to mingle with the people of Ghorman. Even though Syril wants to work for the Empire, he does listen to the plight of the people of Ghorman. The episode is therefore important from Syril’s point of view as he begins to question the work of the Galactic Empire. The episode, therefore, showcases how even the most devout workers of the Empire are beginning to see its flaws.

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10. Sagrona Teema

Andor Season 2 continues to explore the story of the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance through the lens of Cassian Andor. In the second episode of the second season, the show focuses on Andor and Mothma. While Cassian is held captive on a jungle planet and must think quickly and cleverly on how to escape, Mon Mothma, on the other hand, prepares for her daughter’s arranged marriage, even though she is hesitant. This chapter is important as it sets up several key plotlines of the show early on. The episode focuses on Cassian’s ability to free himself from a new setting and his views on the worsening conflict. The episode also showcases how various factions have formed and disagree on how to organize and rebel. Mothma, on the other hand, begins to realize the limits of her political power in the Empire as she is unable to save her daughter from being trapped in a marriage.

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9. Harvest

The third episode of Andor Season 2 is dedicated to the central female characters of the show. When Mothma’s daughter gets married, she finds that her worst fears are beginning to come true. An Imperial officer tries to assault Bix, who courageously fights and kills him. The episode also focuses on Syril’s relationship with his mother as he invites her to dinner with Dedra. Another important aspect of the episode is that it underlines the dangerous position in which the people who fled Ferrix are in, as they are forced to leave on short notice. However, the overall episode once again focuses on the struggles of Mothma and Bix. Mothma is stuck in a perilous situation as she fights for the freedom of the galaxy, but is herself unable to prevent her daughter’s marriage. Importantly, the episode highlights the effects that the tyrannical regime has had on the lives of the two women.

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8. I Have Friends Everywhere

Andor Season 2 continues to highlight the growing mutiny between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. In the fifth chapter of Andor Season 2, a lot of important events take place just before the show hits the halfway point. Cassian is seen working with the Ghorman rebels, but Cassian soon realizes that the rebels are inexperienced in conflict. This instance, therefore, proves Cassian’s ability to take the leadership role and judge what the rebels need to win. On the other hand, the Empire uses clever and illegal tactics to infiltrate the rebel operations and get to know their plans. When Syril comes to know of an upcoming heist, he reports it to his seniors, who allow him to take part in the counter-operation and get information on the rebels. In the rebel clans, Saw discovers that Pluti is a traitor who is risking rebel lives and therefore decides to kill him.

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7. Ever Been to Ghorman?

The fourth episode of Andor Season 2 begins with a time jump and follows Cassian and Bix, who are now the operatives for Luthen on Coruscant. On the other hand, Syril begins to take action in tracking down Cassian as he takes a job on Ghorman and pretends in front of the rebels that he is sympathetic to their cause while also spying on them and getting information. This instance proves that Syril wants to impress his superiors in the Empire. However, the focal points of the episode are Cassian and Bix. The episode is important as it shows Cassian becoming more and more active in the rebellion. On the other hand, the episode has moments of quite reflective-ness as Bix is still reeling under the trauma of being tortured. Bix’s pain showcases the brutality of the Galactic Empire and how it impacts the lives of ordinary people.

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6. Make it Stop

There is another time jump in the tenth episode of Andor Season 2, which focuses on Luthen’s complex character. The episode has numerous other flashbacks, and Luthen’s memories are showcased. Viewers finally get to see in this episode how Luthen became involved in the rebel movement after being confronted by Dedra and collapsing. The episode also showcases Luthen and Dedra’s opposite views about freedom. Luthen’s decision to side with the rebels is also impacted by his relationship with his adopted daughter, Kleya. Even though the series is a political thriller about galactic rebellion, the show also underscores how individual lives and their relations are affected by the Empire. Therefore, the relationship between Luthen and Kleya turns tragic and is ruined by the Empire. The episode is also important as it has philosophical bearings. It highlights the fact that those who work the hardest in the Empire are the ones who are affected by it the most.

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5. What a Festive Evening

The sixth episode of Andor Season 2 is at the halfway point, and it therefore features some eye-opening aspects in the story about the cost of freedom. Most importantly, the episode features Bix getting her revenge after being tortured. Even though the triumph is not a happy victory. However, it does reconnect Bix with herself. On the other hand, Cinta is accidentally killed, which causes great pain to Vel and proves that the rebels will have to pay a high cost in confronting the Empire. Andor is a show that highlights the staggering cost of fighting against a totalitarian regime. Many known and unknown rebels have sacrificed their lives for freedom, and this episode is an important reminder of that fact. Finally, the episode also makes Mothma question her principles and where she stands in the rebel cause.

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4. Who Else Knows?

Towards the end of Andor Season 2, the weak foundation of the Empire finally begins to crumble. In the eleventh episode, the story is being set up for the finale as all the rebel stories come together. This is also the episode when the Empire begins to work on its new weapon, the Death Star. However, the façade of the impenetrable Empire has become open. Luthen has died, and Dedra is blamed for all the systemic failings of the Empire. Therefore, in this chapter, Dedra begins to realize that the Empire does not do anything to protect its people. This episode is important as it showcases the weak points of the Empire, so that the rebels can finally gain the upper hand. Further, this episode also has some of the best visuals, especially of the Death Star.

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3. Who Are You?

The eighth episode of Andor Season 2 is extremely important. Many of the storylines of the season are built up to reach this moment. The episode begins with the Empire creating a protest on Ghorman. This leads the way for one of the most gruesome episodes in the show as the Empire opens fire on the innocent civilians, without any reason, and covering up the truth of how the protest occurred. It is during this massacre that Syril realizes that he has been used as a pawn by the Empire to take advantage of the innocent citizens. Therefore, this is the episode where viewers see a deserving end to Syril’s obsession with power and his blind worship of the Empire. Interestingly, Dedra also begins to realize the brutality of the Imperial forces and the Empire, but chooses to simply move on.

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2. Welcome to the Rebellion

The next episode, the ninth chapter of Andor Season 2, moves things into fast motion. The Empire declares that the attack was an insurrection, and it had therefore no choice but to fire on the civilians. Importantly, Mothma gives a speech that openly criticizes the emperor. Even though the Empire tries to stop Mothma’s speech, they are unable to do so, and Mothma calls for action. Mothma’s fellow senator Bail Organa, however, decides to support the resistance from within the government. The episode is important because it gives all the important characters a chance to choose which stand they need to take. The episode brings everything that the show stands for to a culmination. Even those who are sympathetic to the rebels must choose a path. Therefore, the episode holds great significance in terms of storyline and plot.

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1. Jedha, Kyber, Erso

The twelfth and final episode of Andor Season 2 is a story about hope and tragedy. Even though the rebels have faced multiple losses, the finale has a note of optimism. All the plotlines in the season are brought to a culmination in the final chapter, and Cassian proves himself to be a strong and brave fighter, committed to the cause of freedom. Even though the final moments of the series are devastating, as Cassian will not be able to experience a new and hopeful world that he helped create, the last chapter heroically showcases the downfall of the Empire. The finale rounds off the Star Wars franchise in a compelling manner and gives a befitting end to Cassian’s struggles and the war of the rebels. Therefore, it is because of Cassian and the rest of the rebels that the next chapter of Star Wars was able to be created.