The Best Episodes of Defiance Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(472 votes)

   #1 - The World We Seize

   S3:E16/12/2015

   Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods.

   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Kevin Murphy

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Kevin Murphy
2. 

   7.9/10(412 votes)

   #2 - The Last Unicorns

   S3:E26/12/2015

   T'evgin comes to Defiance seeking his daughter, who Nolan and Amanda offer to release in exchange for some gulanite; at the same time, Alak and Pilar head off alone to protect the baby; and Datak and Stahma are threatened into helping Gen. Tak's assault.

   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Kari Drake

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   Director:Michael Nankin

   Writer:Kari Drake
3. 

   7.6/10(369 votes)

   #3 - The Broken Bough

   S3:E36/19/2015

   Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties tested between the humans, the Omec, and the Votanis Collective. Meanwhile, Nolan and Irisa encounter a survivor of Votanis Collective atrocities that can aid their first strike against Gen. Rahm Tak's oncoming army.

   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
4. 

   7.7/10(352 votes)

   #4 - Dead Air

   S3:E46/26/2015

   Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defiance and sees an opportunity to get revenge on Irisa; Stahma's clandestine relationship with the mysterious Omec leader T'evgin takes a turn.

   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writers:Geoff Tock, Gregory Weidman

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   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writers:Geoff Tock, Gregory Weidman
5. 

   7.7/10(349 votes)

   #5 - History Rhymes

   S3:E57/3/2015

   Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour of their own past. Meanwhile, Datak and Stahma prepare a decisive move against Gen. Rahm Tak, leader of the Votanis Collective.

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Anupam Nigam

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Anupam Nigam
6. 

   7.9/10(350 votes)

   #6 - Where the Apples Fell

   S3:E67/10/2015

   Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with his future as a father.

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Paula Yoo

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Paula Yoo
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   7.6/10(334 votes)

   #7 - The Beauty of Our Weapons

   S3:E77/17/2015

   A visiting arms dealer divides Amanda, Nolan, and Berlin. Nolan recruits a militia, but the people need convincing. Datak and Alak have a reckoning. Stahma's presence causes strife.

   Director:Mairzee Almas

   Writers:Jordan Heimer, Manuel Figueroa

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   Director:Mairzee Almas

   Writers:Jordan Heimer, Manuel Figueroa
8. 

   8.8/10(489 votes)

   #8 - My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You

   S3:E87/24/2015

   Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's chilling lessons and makes a pivotal decision, while Stahma takes an unexpected trip.

   Director:Mairzee Almas

   Writer:Kevin Murphy

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   Director:Mairzee Almas

   Writer:Kevin Murphy
9. 

   7.6/10(327 votes)

   #9 - Ostinato in White

   S3:E97/31/2015

   A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into the surprising victim. Elsewhere, Amanda resists welcoming back Stahma; and T'evgin learns an unsettling truth about his daughter.

   Director:Allan Arkush

   Writer:Bryan Q. Miller

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   Director:Allan Arkush

   Writer:Bryan Q. Miller
10. 

    7.7/10(330 votes)

    #10 - When Twilight Dims the Sky Above

    S3:E108/7/2015

    Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.

    Director:Allan Arkush

    Writer:Brian A. Alexander

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    Director:Allan Arkush

    Writer:Brian A. Alexander
11. 

    7.7/10(309 votes)

    #11 - Of a Demon in My View

    S3:E118/14/2015

    Nolan is freed from custody; Amanda, Irisa and Berlin try to release Nolan from Kindzi's clutches; Datak regrets seeking help.

    Director:Thomas Burstyn

    Writer:Nick Mueller

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    Director:Thomas Burstyn

    Writer:Nick Mueller
12. 

    7.8/10(321 votes)

    #12 - The Awakening

    S3:E128/21/2015

    Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.

    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
13. 

    8.5/10(465 votes)

    #13 - Upon the March We Fittest Die

    S3:E138/28/2015

    Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.

    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writer:Kevin Murphy

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    Director:Michael Nankin

    Writer:Kevin Murphy