7.3/105,379 votes#1 - 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
7.7/104,883 votes#2 - 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
8.7/105,433 votes#3 - 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
8.3/104,829 votes#4 - 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
7.9/104,486 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
8.2/104,533 votes#6 - 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
7.8/104,327 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
8.1/104,822 votes#8 - 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
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Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureCrime
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The H Word" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's The Defenders" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 5379 votes. Directed by S.J. Clarkson and written by Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez, it aired on 8/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Mean Right Hook".