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The Best Episodes of Defiance

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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. Background image for My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You
    8.7/10(6 votes)

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

    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. Background image for Upon the March We Fittest Die
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Upon the March We Fittest Die

    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. Background image for I Almost Prayed
    8.1/10(429 votes)

    #3 - I Almost Prayed

    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. Background image for The Beauty of Our Weapons
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Beauty of Our Weapons

    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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  5. Background image for When Twilight Dims the Sky Above
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - When Twilight Dims the Sky Above

    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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  6. Background image for Doll Parts
    7.9/10(375 votes)

    #6 - Doll Parts

    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
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  8. Background image for All Things Must Pass
    7.9/10(371 votes)

    #7 - All Things Must Pass

    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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  9. Background image for Ostinato in White
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Ostinato in White

    S3:E9

    A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into the surprising victim. Elsewhere, Amanda resists welcoming back Stahma; and T'evgin learns an unsettling truth about his daughter.

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  10. Background image for The Awakening
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Awakening

    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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  11. Background image for The Cord and the Ax
    7.8/10(391 votes)

    #10 - The Cord and the Ax

    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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  12. Background image for Beasts of Burden
    7.8/10(373 votes)

    #11 - Beasts of Burden

    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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  13. Background image for If You Could See Her Through My Eyes
    7.8/10(375 votes)

    #12 - If You Could See Her Through My Eyes

    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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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Of a Demon in My View

    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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  15. Background image for Painted From Memory
    7.7/10(342 votes)

    #14 - Painted From Memory

    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. Background image for The World We Seize
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The World We Seize

    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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  17. Background image for The Last Unicorns
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Last Unicorns

    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
  18. Background image for Where the Apples Fell
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Where the Apples Fell

    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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    Writer:Paula Yoo
  19. Background image for This Woman's Work
    7.6/10(359 votes)

    #18 - This Woman's Work

    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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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #19 - History Rhymes

    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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  21. Background image for I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #20 - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

    S1:E8

    Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.

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    Director:Allan Kroeker
  22. Background image for Everything Is Broken
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Everything Is Broken

    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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  23. Background image for The Opposite of Hallelujah
    7.5/10(467 votes)

    #22 - The Opposite of Hallelujah

    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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  24. Background image for In My Secret Life
    7.5/10(389 votes)

    #23 - In My Secret Life

    S2:E2

    Irisa returns to Defiance and is arrested; Mayor Pottinger offers Nolan her release in exchange for capturing those responsible for nearly killing him; Stahma plots to keep Datak behind bars.

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  25. Background image for Put The Damage On
    7.4/10(370 votes)

    #24 - Put The Damage On

    S2:E5

    Amanda is terrorised by a stalker but the true reasons behind her frightening experiences have far reaching ramifications not only for her but for Pottinger and Doc Yewll as well.

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  26. Background image for Slouching Towards Bethlehem
    7.4/10(351 votes)

    #25 - Slouching Towards Bethlehem

    S2:E8

    Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?

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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 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Mairzee Almas and written by Kevin Murphy, it aired on 7/24/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Upon the March We Fittest Die".