The Best Episodes of Defiance Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(490 votes)

   #1 - The Opposite of Hallelujah

   S2:E16/19/2014

   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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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Kevin Murphy
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   7.6/10(411 votes)

   #2 - In My Secret Life

   S2:E26/26/2014

   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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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Michael Taylor
3. 

   7.9/10(414 votes)

   #3 - The Cord and the Ax

   S2:E37/3/2014

   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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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Allison Miller
4. 

   7.8/10(396 votes)

   #4 - Beasts of Burden

   S2:E47/10/2014

   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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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
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   7.4/10(392 votes)

   #5 - Put The Damage On

   S2:E57/17/2014

   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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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Nevin Densham
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   7.6/10(381 votes)

   #6 - This Woman's Work

   S2:E67/24/2014

   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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   Director:Allan Arkush

   Writer:Brian A. Alexander
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   7.9/10(398 votes)

   #7 - If You Could See Her Through My Eyes

   S2:E77/31/2014

   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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   Director:Allan Arkush

   Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd
8. 

   7.4/10(372 votes)

   #8 - Slouching Towards Bethlehem

   S2:E88/7/2014

   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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   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writer:Bryan Q. Miller
9. 

   7.7/10(362 votes)

   #9 - Painted From Memory

   S2:E98/14/2014

   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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   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writer:Kevin Murphy
10. 

    7.3/10(355 votes)

    #10 - Bottom of the World

    S2:E108/21/2014

    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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    Director:Andy Wolk

    Writer:Anupam Nigam
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    7.9/10(395 votes)

    #11 - Doll Parts

    S2:E118/21/2014

    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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    Director:Andy Wolk

    Writer:Phoef Sutton
12. 

    7.9/10(390 votes)

    #12 - All Things Must Pass

    S2:E128/28/2014

    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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    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
13. 

    8.2/10(447 votes)

    #13 - I Almost Prayed

    S2:E138/28/2014

    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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    Director:Kevin Murphy

    Writer:Michael Nankin