7.3/101,085 votes#1 - 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
7.3/10759 votes#2 - 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
6.9/10700 votes#3 - 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
7.0/10633 votes#4 - 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
7.1/10576 votes#5 - 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
7.2/10559 votes#6 - 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
7.4/10542 votes#7 - 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
7.3/10491 votes#8 - 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
7.5/10489 votes#9 - 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
7.5/10458 votes#10 - 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
7.7/10458 votes#11 - 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
7.6/10445 votes#12 - 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
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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Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Syfy
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Defiance" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1085 votes. Directed by Scott Stewart and written by Rockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy, it aired on 4/15/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go".