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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!

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".

  • The H Word
    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

  • Mean Right Hook
    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

  • Worst Behavior
    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

  • Royal Dragon
    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

  • Take Shelter
    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

  • Ashes, Ashes
    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

  • Fish in the Jailhouse
    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

  • The Defenders
    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