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The Best Episodes of Defiance

In the near future, planet Earth is permanently altered following the sudden—and tumultuous—arrival of seven unique alien races. In the boom-town of Defiance, the newly-formed...

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  1. 8.8/10(471 votes)

    #1 - My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You

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    S3:E8

    Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's chilling lessons and makes a pivotal decision, while Stahma takes an unexpected trip.

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  2. 8.5/10(447 votes)

    #2 - Upon the March We Fittest Die

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    S3:E13

    Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.

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  3. 8.1/10(429 votes)

    #3 - I Almost Prayed

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    S2:E13

    The fate of Defiance hangs in the balance; Nolan must fight against the republic and old friends to stop Irisa.

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  4. 7.9/10(375 votes)

    #4 - Doll Parts

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    S2:E11

    With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.

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    Director:Andy Wolk
  5. 7.9/10(371 votes)

    #5 - All Things Must Pass

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    S2:E12

    Nolan races to save Tommy’s life and stop Irisa before her growing forces can put their devastating plan into motion. Meanwhile back in town, Amanda learns the heart-breaking truth about her sister’s murder leading to a daring showdown between Amanda and Stahma.

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  6. 7.9/10(452 votes)

    #6 - The World We Seize

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    S3:E1

    Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods.

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  8. 7.9/10(333 votes)

    #7 - Where the Apples Fell

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    S3:E6

    Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with his future as a father.

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  9. 7.8/10(391 votes)

    #8 - The Cord and the Ax

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    S2:E3

    Irisa's terrifying black-outs escalate, driving a wedge of secrecy between her and a worried Nolan. Meanwhile, the Tarr family business thrives under Stahma's self-appointed direction while an increasingly suspicious Datak remains in jail.

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  10. 7.8/10(373 votes)

    #9 - Beasts of Burden

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    S2:E4

    After his caravan is viscously attacked in the badlands, a badly shaken Pottinger orders Nolan to hunt down and destroy those responsible. Nolan’s manhunt implicates one of Rafe’s miners causing tensions to explode.

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  11. 7.8/10(375 votes)

    #10 - If You Could See Her Through My Eyes

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    S2:E7

    Datak is framed for a bizarre murder and turns to an unlikely ally for help; Irisa discovers more about her destiny after encountering a mysterious stranger.

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  12. 7.8/10(395 votes)

    #11 - The Last Unicorns

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    S3:E2

    T'evgin comes to Defiance seeking his daughter, who Nolan and Amanda offer to release in exchange for some gulanite; at the same time, Alak and Pilar head off alone to protect the baby; and Datak and Stahma are threatened into helping Gen. Tak's assault.

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    Writer:Kari Drake
  13. 7.8/10(307 votes)

    #12 - The Awakening

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    S3:E12

    Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.

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  14. 7.7/10(466 votes)

    #13 - Past Is Prologue

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    S1:E11

    Amanda’s mayoral campaign is threatened when Nolan is involved in an accident on the eve of the election, prompting the town to question Amanda’s decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.

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  15. 7.7/10(342 votes)

    #14 - Painted From Memory

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    S2:E9

    Kenya’s earth-shattering return continues sending shock waves through Defiance as Stahma tries to reconcile Kenya’s reappearance, while Doc Yewll works to keep her own dark secret hidden.

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    Director:Larry Shaw
  16. 7.7/10(332 votes)

    #15 - History Rhymes

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    S3:E5

    Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour of their own past. Meanwhile, Datak and Stahma prepare a decisive move against Gen. Rahm Tak, leader of the Votanis Collective.

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  17. 7.7/10(314 votes)

    #16 - When Twilight Dims the Sky Above

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    S3:E10

    Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.

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  18. 7.7/10(295 votes)

    #17 - Of a Demon in My View

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    S3:E11

    Nolan is freed from custody; Amanda, Irisa and Berlin try to release Nolan from Kindzi's clutches; Datak regrets seeking help.

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  19. 7.6/10(453 votes)

    #18 - Everything Is Broken

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    S1:E12

    The citizens of Defiance prepare to cast their votes for mayor; Nolan’s past violently rears its head; Irisa must decide whether or not to embrace her destiny.

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  20. 7.6/10(359 votes)

    #19 - This Woman's Work

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    S2:E6

    After an Arkfall crash, Pottinger recruits Nolan to lead their salvage mission but his secret agenda puts them in grave danger against an Alien race they’ve never encountered before.

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  21. 7.6/10(351 votes)

    #20 - The Broken Bough

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    S3:E3

    Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties tested between the humans, the Omec, and the Votanis Collective. Meanwhile, Nolan and Irisa encounter a survivor of Votanis Collective atrocities that can aid their first strike against Gen. Rahm Tak's oncoming army.

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  22. 7.6/10(336 votes)

    #21 - Dead Air

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    S3:E4

    Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defiance and sees an opportunity to get revenge on Irisa; Stahma's clandestine relationship with the mysterious Omec leader T'evgin takes a turn.

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  23. 7.6/10(318 votes)

    #22 - The Beauty of Our Weapons

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    S3:E7

    A visiting arms dealer divides Amanda, Nolan, and Berlin. Nolan recruits a militia, but the people need convincing. Datak and Alak have a reckoning. Stahma's presence causes strife.

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  24. 7.5/10(497 votes)

    #23 - If I Ever Leave This World Alive

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    S1:E9

    A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.

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  25. 7.5/10(466 votes)

    #24 - The Bride Wore Black

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    S1:E10

    The town of Defiance is shocked when the remains of a leading businessman who went missing almost six years ago, are discovered hidden in the walls of the NeedWant.

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  26. 7.5/10(467 votes)

    #25 - The Opposite of Hallelujah

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    S2:E1

    Nolan's desperate search for Irisa yields vital information which takes him south; back in Defiance, the Earth Republic has installed Mayor Pottinger, a charming, calculating and ambitious man who takes control.

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Best Episodes Summary

"My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You" is the best rated episode of "Defiance". It scored 8.8/10 based on 471 votes. Directed by Mairzee Almas and written by Kevin Murphy, it aired on 7/24/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Upon the March We Fittest Die".