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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...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Syfy
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.3/101,085 votes
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    Pilot

    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: Rockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy

  • Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
    7.3/10759 votes
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    Down 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: Anupam Nigam, Kevin Murphy

  • The Devil in the Dark
    6.9/10700 votes
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    The 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

  • A Well Respected Man
    7.0/10633 votes
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    A 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

  • The Serpent's Egg
    7.1/10576 votes
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    The 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: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

  • Brothers in Arms
    7.2/10559 votes
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    Brothers 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

  • Goodbye Blue Sky
    7.4/10542 votes
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    Goodbye 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

  • I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
    7.3/10491 votes
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    I 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

  • If I Ever Leave This World Alive
    7.5/10489 votes
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    If 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

  • The Bride Wore Black
    7.5/10458 votes
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    The 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: Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin

  • Past Is Prologue
    7.7/10458 votes
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    Past 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

  • Everything Is Broken
    7.6/10445 votes
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    Everything 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