Season 1

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  7.3/105,803 votes

  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: Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie

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  7.7/105,293 votes

  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: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  8.7/105,864 votes

  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: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Douglas Petrie

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  8.3/105,234 votes

  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: Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie

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  7.9/104,874 votes

  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: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie

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  8.2/104,921 votes

  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

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  7.8/104,698 votes

  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 Alcalá

  Writer: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  8.1/105,221 votes

  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: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez