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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!

Best episode
S1E3 Worst Behavior
8.76,798 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 The H Word
7.26,717 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
6h 34m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 3 - Worst Behavior
    8.7/10(6798 votes)

    S1:E3

    Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Doug Petrie

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  2. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 4 - Royal Dragon
    8.3/10(6085 votes)

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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  3. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 8 - The Defenders
    8.1/10(6050 votes)

    S1:E8

    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
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  4. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 6 - Ashes, Ashes
    8.1/10(5755 votes)

    S1:E6

    Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writers:Drew Goddard, Marco Ramirez

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  5. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 7 - Fish in the Jailhouse
    7.8/10(5509 votes)

    S1:E7

    Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  6. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 5 - Take Shelter
    7.8/10(5709 votes)

    S1:E5

    Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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  7. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 2 - Mean Right Hook
    7.7/10(6163 votes)

    S1:E2

    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:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  8. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 1 - The H Word
    7.2/10(6717 votes)

    S1:E1

    Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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Best Episodes Summary

"Worst Behavior" is the best rated episode of Marvel's The Defenders. It scored 8.7/10 from 6,798 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Doug Petrie, it aired on August 18, 2017. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Royal Dragon".

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