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The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders Season 1

Every episode of Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders Season 1

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.

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  1. 8.7/10(5.8k votes)

    #1 - Worst Behavior

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    S1:E3

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

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  2. 8.3/10(5.1k votes)

    #2 - Royal Dragon

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    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.

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  3. 8.2/10(4.8k votes)

    #3 - Ashes, Ashes

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    S1:E6

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

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  4. 8.1/10(5.1k votes)

    #4 - The Defenders

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    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.

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  5. 7.9/10(4.8k votes)

    #5 - Take Shelter

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    S1:E5

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

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  6. 7.8/10(4.6k votes)

    #6 - Fish in the Jailhouse

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    S1:E7

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

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  8. 7.7/10(5.2k votes)

    #7 - Mean Right Hook

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    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.

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  9. 7.3/10(5.7k votes)

    #8 - The H Word

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    S1:E1

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Worst Behavior" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's The Defenders" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 5757 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Douglas Petrie, it aired on 8/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Royal Dragon".