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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 civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.
Season 1
7.3/101,164 votesPilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2013
Nolan and Irisa arrive in Defiance, where the town is soon divided over the death of Luke McCawley. But a bigger threat forces everyone together: An attack by the Volge.
Director: Scott Stewart
Writer: Kevin Murphy, Michael Taylor, Rockne S. O'Bannon
7.3/10823 votesDown in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2013
Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Kevin Murphy, Anupam Nigam
6.9/10756 votesThe Devil in the Dark
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2013
While investigating vicious Hellbug attacks, Nolan & Irisa realize they are tied to Irathient spirit raiders that have come into town. Meanwhile, Irisa starts experiencing strange visions.
Director: Omar Madha
Writer: Michael Taylor
7.0/10686 votesA Well Respected Man
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2013
Kenya is kidnapped. Rafe learns that Luke was involved in some mysterious goings-on at the mines and orders Quentin to get to the bottom of it.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Craig Gore, Tim Walsh
7.1/10628 votesThe Serpent's Egg
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2013
Amanda and Nolan take a transport across the badlands to transport a prisoner and join forces with a band of outlaws. A visitor to Defiance must make Irisa confront her traumatic past.
Director: Omar Madha
Writer: Bradley Thompson, David Weddle
7.2/10612 votesBrothers in Arms
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2013
An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin
7.5/10593 votesGoodbye Blue Sky
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2013
Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Meanwhile, visions lead Irisa to the Spirit Riders and Sukar, who has fallen under the influence of a strange and mysterious force.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Anupam Nigam, Amanda Alpert Muscat
7.3/10544 votesI Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/10/2013
Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Clark Perry
7.6/10546 votesIf I Ever Leave This World Alive
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/17/2013
A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Bryan Gracia
7.5/10507 votesThe Bride Wore Black
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/24/2013
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.
Director: Todd Slavkin
Writer: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
7.7/10506 votesPast Is Prologue
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/1/2013
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.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Michael Taylor
7.6/10492 votesEverything Is Broken
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/8/2013
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.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Kevin Murphy