The Best Episodes of Defiance Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(1127 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E14/15/2013

   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

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

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   Director:Scott Stewart

   Writers:Rockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy
2. 

   7.3/10(794 votes)

   #2 - Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

   S1:E24/22/2013

   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

   Writers:Anupam Nigam, Kevin Murphy

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writers:Anupam Nigam, Kevin Murphy
3. 

   6.9/10(731 votes)

   #3 - The Devil in the Dark

   S1:E34/29/2013

   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

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   Director:Omar Madha

   Writer:Michael Taylor
4. 

   7.0/10(662 votes)

   #4 - A Well Respected Man

   S1:E45/6/2013

   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

   Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh
5. 

   7.1/10(605 votes)

   #5 - The Serpent's Egg

   S1:E55/13/2013

   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

   Writers:Bradley Thompson, David Weddle

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   Director:Omar Madha

   Writers:Bradley Thompson, David Weddle
6. 

   7.2/10(592 votes)

   #6 - Brothers in Arms

   S1:E65/20/2013

   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

   Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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   Director:Andy Wolk

   Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
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7. 

   7.5/10(570 votes)

   #7 - Goodbye Blue Sky

   S1:E76/3/2013

   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

   Writers:Anupam Nigam, Amanda Alpert Muscat

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   Director:Andy Wolk

   Writers:Anupam Nigam, Amanda Alpert Muscat
8. 

   7.3/10(520 votes)

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

   S1:E86/10/2013

   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

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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Clark Perry
9. 

   7.6/10(521 votes)

   #9 - If I Ever Leave This World Alive

   S1:E96/17/2013

   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

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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Bryan Gracia
10. 

    7.5/10(486 votes)

    #10 - The Bride Wore Black

    S1:E106/24/2013

    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

    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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    Director:Todd Slavkin

    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
11. 

    7.7/10(485 votes)

    #11 - Past Is Prologue

    S1:E117/1/2013

    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

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    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writer:Michael Taylor
12. 

    7.6/10(471 votes)

    #12 - Everything Is Broken

    S1:E127/8/2013

    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

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    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writer:Kevin Murphy