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The Best Episodes of Defiance Season 2

Every episode of Defiance Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Defiance Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 13 - I Almost Prayed
    8.1/10(462 votes)

    S2:E13

    The fate of Defiance hangs in the balance; Nolan must fight against the republic and old friends to stop Irisa.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Michael Nankin

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  2. Defiance Season 2 Episode 11 - Doll Parts
    7.9/10(410 votes)

    S2:E11

    With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writer:Phoef Sutton

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  3. Defiance Season 2 Episode 3 - The Cord and the Ax
    7.8/10(432 votes)

    S2:E3

    Irisa's terrifying black-outs escalate, driving a wedge of secrecy between her and a worried Nolan. Meanwhile, the Tarr family business thrives under Stahma's self-appointed direction while an increasingly suspicious Datak remains in jail.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Allison Miller

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  4. Defiance Season 2 Episode 4 - Beasts of Burden
    7.8/10(414 votes)

    S2:E4

    After his caravan is viscously attacked in the badlands, a badly shaken Pottinger orders Nolan to hunt down and destroy those responsible. Nolan’s manhunt implicates one of Rafe’s miners causing tensions to explode.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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  5. Defiance Season 2 Episode 7 - If You Could See Her Through My Eyes
    7.8/10(416 votes)

    S2:E7

    Datak is framed for a bizarre murder and turns to an unlikely ally for help; Irisa discovers more about her destiny after encountering a mysterious stranger.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd

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  6. Defiance Season 2 Episode 12 - All Things Must Pass
    7.8/10(406 votes)

    S2:E12

    Nolan races to save Tommy’s life and stop Irisa before her growing forces can put their devastating plan into motion. Meanwhile back in town, Amanda learns the heart-breaking truth about her sister’s murder leading to a daring showdown between Amanda and Stahma.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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  7. Defiance Season 2 Episode 9 - Painted From Memory
    7.7/10(380 votes)

    S2:E9

    Kenya’s earth-shattering return continues sending shock waves through Defiance as Stahma tries to reconcile Kenya’s reappearance, while Doc Yewll works to keep her own dark secret hidden.

    Director:Larry Shaw
    Writer:Kevin Murphy

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  8. Defiance Season 2 Episode 6 - This Woman's Work
    7.6/10(399 votes)

    S2:E6

    After an Arkfall crash, Pottinger recruits Nolan to lead their salvage mission but his secret agenda puts them in grave danger against an Alien race they’ve never encountered before.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Brian A. Alexander

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  9. Defiance Season 2 Episode 1 - The Opposite of Hallelujah
    7.5/10(507 votes)

    S2:E1

    Nolan's desperate search for Irisa yields vital information which takes him south; back in Defiance, the Earth Republic has installed Mayor Pottinger, a charming, calculating and ambitious man who takes control.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Kevin Murphy

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  10. Defiance Season 2 Episode 2 - In My Secret Life
    7.5/10(427 votes)

    S2:E2

    Irisa returns to Defiance and is arrested; Mayor Pottinger offers Nolan her release in exchange for capturing those responsible for nearly killing him; Stahma plots to keep Datak behind bars.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  11. Defiance Season 2 Episode 5 - Put The Damage On
    7.4/10(410 votes)

    S2:E5

    Amanda is terrorised by a stalker but the true reasons behind her frightening experiences have far reaching ramifications not only for her but for Pottinger and Doc Yewll as well.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Nevin Densham

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  12. Defiance Season 2 Episode 8 - Slouching Towards Bethlehem
    7.4/10(389 votes)

    S2:E8

    Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?

    Director:Larry Shaw
    Writer:Bryan Q. Miller

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  13. Defiance Season 2 Episode 10 - Bottom of the World
    7.2/10(370 votes)

    S2:E10

    Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writer:Anupam Nigam

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Almost Prayed" is the best rated episode of "Defiance" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 462 votes. Directed by Kevin Murphy and written by Michael Nankin, it aired on 8/28/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Doll Parts".