Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
The best episode of "Marvel's The Defenders" season 1 is "The H Word", rated 7.3/10 from 5328 user votes. It was directed by S.J. Clarkson and written by Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez. "The H Word" aired on 8/18/2017 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Mean Right Hook".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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