Jean and Kathy draw names of clones for a fun Secret Santa segment. Check out the show notes to see our picks for the ideal gifts for Alison, Rachel, Cosima, Sarah, Felix, and Helena. (And feel free to share your picks with us on Twitter or Facebook.)

This week’s episode is a bundle of cliffhangers and one big reveal. There will be all sorts of mingling!

Orphan Black Season 2 Episode 3

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

For Alison from Kathy: Flask Scarf and Flask Bracelet

For Rachel from Jean: Naipo Cordless Neck and Shoulder Massager

For Cosima from Kathy: Giant Microbes Romantic Heart Warming Gift Box

For Sarah from Jean: Eagle Creek Systems Go Duffel Pack

For Felix from Kathy: Short Silk Kimono Robe

For Helena from Jean: Giant Box of Pixie Sticks

Yes, a lot happens in this episode: Sarah finds Kira; Helena is whisked out of the hospital by a flying-fish-belt-buckle-wearing dude; Alison finds shocking messages on Donnie’s phone and immediately resumes drinking. But the most important thing we learn: Do NOT doublecross Mrs. S., especially when sharp cutlery is handy.

Orphan Black, Season 2 Episode 2

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

We are back for Season 2! Kira and Mrs. S are missing, but who has them? Is it the cool elegant evil Rachel or the wild-eyed guy trying to capture Sarah in the diner who wears a Prolethean flying fish belt buckle? Meanwhile, Alison is promoted to lead in her community theater musical, while simultaneously procuring a clean piece for Sarah.

How do you convince your friends to watch Orphan Black? Jean and Kathy talk about their recruitment strategies. It’s hard to avoid spoilers!

Orphan Black, Season 2 Episode 1

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

How Kathy learned they were (spoiler!!) clones

Alison Bechdel talks about the Bechdel-Wallace test

Bechdel-Wallace test applied to Star Trek

Blood Ties is a Real Musical! (Creators Anika Johnson and Barbara Johnston even appear in the scene.)

Kathryn Alexandre, the amazing Orphan Black acting clone

A satisfying season finale, despite its cliffhanger ending. Cosima and Delphine unravel the secret encoding in the clones’ DNA. Alison takes care of her Aynsley problem. Helena has mother issues. Sarah has sister issues. And finally we learn how “sestra” became the favored term of endearment on Orphan Black.

Sestras, brother-sestras, sibling-sestras: thanks for listening to our Season 1 (re)watch. Jean and Kathy look forward to bringing you Season 2!

Orphan Black, Season 1 Episode 10

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

Nucleotide - Wikipedia

The Discovery of DNA Structure

Revelations, revelations, revelations. Sarah finds out why she and Helena feel a connection. Cosima learns the hard way that she can’t trust Delphine. Alison spills the beans on Aynsley. Art discovers who really died that night on the train platform. With the introduction of one more mysterious woman, the stage is set for a dramatic season finale in Episode 10.

Orphan Black, Season 1 Episode 9

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

The Glasgow Coma Scale aka GCS

Alison uses Chad to get back at Aynsley. Delphine uses Cosima to get info for Leekie. Mrs. S. uses tea to comfort her expanding brood. We use a lot of tissues. Kathy needs a hug after this one.

Orphan Black Season 1 Episode 8

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

Bitch by Meredith Brooks—not Alanis Morrisette

From last episode’s twisted yet lighthearted romp, we delve deep into the basement of depravity and evil. One “part” in particular has us totally cringing. On the other hand, it looks like romance is budding, and that makes us happy.

Orphan Black Season 1 Episode 7

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

Jean and Kathy welcome their first special guest, Jason Snell, founder of The Incomparable Network. Jason told us that “Variations Under Domestication” is his favorite episode of Orphan Black, and now it’s one of our favorites too. This is the episode where we first learn of Neolution. We imagine what the reception would be like to a TED talk given by Neolutionist ringleader Dr. Aldous Leekie (played by one of our favorites, Matt Frewer). And we are immersed in the crazy suburban farce where a golf club, a glue gun, and a burnt sausage roll can all be used as a weapon of retaliation.

Orphan Black Season 1 Episode 6

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell with Jason Snell

Jason’s tech site, Six Colors

Jason at Relay.fm network

Big Boob Blowies - GIF

Jean and Kathy get new answers, but that only leads them to new questions. Paul is definitely monitoring Beth/Sarah, but why? Donnie is definitely keeping secrets from Alison, but what? And did you know that DNA can have barcodes?

Orphan Black Season 1 Episode 5

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell

Why Wasn’t Tatiana Maslany Nominated for a 2017 Emmy?

Century, music video by Feist, featuring Maria Doyle Kennedy, aka Mrs. S.

Oops: Jean Spoils Orphan Black For Kathy

What is DNA Barcoding?

Cell Line Identification and Cytochrome C

Kathy and Jean marvel at how much can happen in one episode that’s only 44 minutes long. Alison pretends to be Sarah, Sarah pretends to be Beth, and even homicidal maniac Helena manages to play a convincing Beth. Somehow Felix still gets the best lines.

Orphan Black season 1, episode 4

Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell