7.5/10458 votes#1 - The Opposite of Hallelujah
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2014
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
7.5/10380 votes#2 - In My Secret Life
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/2014
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
7.8/10383 votes#3 - The Cord and the Ax
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/2014
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
7.8/10365 votes#4 - Beasts of Burden
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2014
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
Writer: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
7.4/10361 votes#5 - Put The Damage On
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2014
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
7.6/10351 votes#6 - This Woman's Work
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2014
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
7.8/10367 votes#7 - If You Could See Her Through My Eyes
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2014
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
Writer: Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd
7.4/10343 votes#8 - Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/7/2014
Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?
Director: Larry Shaw
Writer: Bryan Q. Miller
7.7/10333 votes#9 - Painted From Memory
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/14/2014
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
7.3/10329 votes#10 - Bottom of the World
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2014
Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Anupam Nigam
7.9/10367 votes#11 - Doll Parts
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2014
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
7.9/10363 votes#12 - All Things Must Pass
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/28/2014
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
Writer: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
8.1/10421 votes#13 - I Almost Prayed
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 8/28/2014
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
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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Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Syfy
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"The Opposite of Hallelujah" is the best rated episode of "Defiance" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 458 votes. Directed by Michael Nankin and written by Kevin Murphy, it aired on 6/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "In My Secret Life".