The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders
Every episode of Marvel's The Defenders ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders!
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Marvel's The Defenders" is "Worst Behavior", rated 8.8/10 from 5381 user votes. It was directed by Peter Hoar and written by Douglas Petrie, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. "Worst Behavior" aired on 8/18/2017 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Royal Dragon".
8.8/10 5,381 votes#1 - Worst Behavior
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2017
Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.
Director: Peter Hoar
Writer: Douglas Petrie, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
8.3/10 4,780 votes#2 - Royal Dragon
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2017
As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez
8.2/10 4,489 votes#3 - Ashes, Ashes
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2017
Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.
Director: Stephen Surjik
Writer: Marco Ramirez, Drew Goddard
8.1/10 4,779 votes#4 - The Defenders
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2017
As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.
Director: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Marco Ramirez, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
7.9/10 4,441 votes#5 - Take Shelter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2017
Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Writer: Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
7.8/10 4,835 votes#6 - Mean Right Hook
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2017
As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Marco Ramirez, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
7.8/10 4,284 votes#7 - Fish in the Jailhouse
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/2017
Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Marco Ramirez, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
7.3/10 5,328 votes#8 - The H Word
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2017
Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez