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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 1 - The H Word
    7.3/10(5947 votes)

    #1 - The H Word

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie

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  2. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 2 - Mean Right Hook
    7.7/10(5431 votes)

    #2 - Mean Right Hook

    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:S.J. Clarkson
    Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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  3. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 3 - Worst Behavior
    8.7/10(6006 votes)

    #3 - Worst Behavior

    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, Douglas Petrie

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  4. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 4 - Royal Dragon
    8.3/10(5362 votes)

    #4 - Royal Dragon

    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, Douglas Petrie

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  5. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 5 - Take Shelter
    7.9/10(5007 votes)

    #5 - Take Shelter

    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, Douglas Petrie

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  6. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 6 - Ashes, Ashes
    8.2/10(5053 votes)

    #6 - Ashes, Ashes

    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:Marco Ramirez, Drew Goddard

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  7. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 7 - Fish in the Jailhouse
    7.8/10(4826 votes)

    #7 - Fish in the Jailhouse

    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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  8. Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 Episode 8 - The Defenders
    8.1/10(5355 votes)

    #8 - The Defenders

    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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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 5947 votes. Directed by S.J. Clarkson and written by Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie, it aired on 8/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Mean Right Hook".