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The Best Episodes of Defiance Season 1

Every episode of Defiance Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Defiance Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Defiance Season 1 Episode 11 - Past Is Prologue
    7.7/10(506 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  2. Defiance Season 1 Episode 9 - If I Ever Leave This World Alive
    7.6/10(546 votes)

    S1:E9

    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

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  3. Defiance Season 1 Episode 12 - Everything Is Broken
    7.6/10(492 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Kevin Murphy

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  4. Defiance Season 1 Episode 7 - Goodbye Blue Sky
    7.5/10(593 votes)

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Anupam Nigam, Amanda Alpert Muscat

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  5. Defiance Season 1 Episode 10 - The Bride Wore Black
    7.5/10(507 votes)

    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.

    Director:Todd Slavkin
    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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  6. Defiance Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(1164 votes)

    S1:E1

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

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  7. Defiance Season 1 Episode 2 - Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
    7.3/10(823 votes)

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:Kevin Murphy, Anupam Nigam

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  8. Defiance Season 1 Episode 8 - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
    7.3/10(544 votes)

    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.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Clark Perry

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  9. Defiance Season 1 Episode 6 - Brothers in Arms
    7.2/10(612 votes)

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin

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  10. Defiance Season 1 Episode 5 - The Serpent's Egg
    7.1/10(628 votes)

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Bradley Thompson, David Weddle

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  11. Defiance Season 1 Episode 4 - A Well Respected Man
    7.0/10(686 votes)

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  12. Defiance Season 1 Episode 3 - The Devil in the Dark
    6.9/10(756 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Past Is Prologue" is the best rated episode of "Defiance" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 506 votes. Directed by Michael Nankin and written by Michael Taylor, it aired on 7/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "If I Ever Leave This World Alive".