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The Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender

Every episode of Voltron: Legendary Defender ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender!

The Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender

Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.

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  1. Background image for Collection and Extraction
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Collection and Extraction

    S1:E10

    The team stops at an isolated and seemingly insignificant Galra space station and discovers how the empire is gathering its energy from the universe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Blackout
    9.0/10(263 votes)

    #2 - Blackout

    S2:E13

    The Paladins fight an epic battle against the most powerful enemy they've ever faced, with the fate of the universe at stake.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Legend Begins
    9.0/10(237 votes)

    #3 - The Legend Begins

    S3:E7

    As the team tries to decipher Lotor's plan for the comet, Coran gives the Paladins a history lesson about the origins of Voltron and the ongoing war.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Razor's Edge
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Razor's Edge

    S6:E2

    Keith's journey to an abyss to search for a quintessence source unlocks memories about his past. Lance wallows in unrequited love.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Black Paladin
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Black Paladin

    S1:E11

    Zarkon lures Voltron into a battle on his ship, and when one of the lions is captured the team must get creative to defeat the Galra and return home.

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    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Blood Duel
    8.6/10(179 votes)

    #6 - Blood Duel

    S5:E2

    Faced with a painful decision, the Paladins reluctantly come to an agreement with Zarkon. Haggar comes to grips with memories from the past.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Blade of Marmora
    8.5/10(243 votes)

    #7 - The Blade of Marmora

    S2:E8

    Keith and Shiro travel to a hard-to-find base in an effort to align with the Blade of Marmora. Keith must fight to unlock the truth about his past.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Best Laid Plans
    8.5/10(202 votes)

    #8 - Best Laid Plans

    S2:E12

    After acquiring the teludav from the Olkari, the team prepares to launch the operation to defeat Zarkon and bring peace to the universe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Code of Honor
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Code of Honor

    S4:E1

    Keith's divided attentions cause tension within the team at a time when unity is crucial. The Blades investigate a Galra supply route.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Monsters & Mana
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Monsters & Mana

    S6:E3

    When the team takes a break to play a magical role-playing game, their fantasy world sparks useful ideas to help them solve real-world problems.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Red Paladin
    8.4/10(188 votes)

    #11 - Red Paladin

    S3:E2

    Lotor's forces move to retake the planet Puig and lure the Paladins out for a fight. Keith and Lance struggle to adjust to big changes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Space Mall
    8.3/10(234 votes)

    #12 - Space Mall

    S2:E7

    Shiro attempts to create a deeper bond with the Black Lion, while Coran takes the others to a swap meet, where they have some strange adventures.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Tailing a Comet
    8.3/10(172 votes)

    #13 - Tailing a Comet

    S3:E6

    As the Paladins pursue the comet, they become confused by Lotor's actions. Keith doubts his leadership skills, while Lance ponders his future.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Rise of Voltron
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Rise of Voltron

    S1:E1

    Overwhelmed but ready for action, five aspiring space explorers learn they have the power to create Voltron, the most powerful robot in the universe.

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  16. Background image for Crystal Venom
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Crystal Venom

    S1:E9

    Allura considers making a heartbreaking sacrifice to save the team when the castle mysteriously turns on them and sends them hurtling toward doom.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Hole in the Sky
    8.2/10(178 votes)

    #16 - Hole in the Sky

    S3:E4

    The castle receives a distress signal that leads Allura and Coran to believe that they may not be the only surviving Alteans.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Kral Zera
    8.2/10(159 votes)

    #17 - Kral Zera

    S5:E4

    Shiro acts against the wishes of the other Paladins. Powerful Galra from around the empire convene for the Kral Zera ceremony.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for The Hunted
    8.1/10(180 votes)

    #18 - The Hunted

    S3:E3

    Keith's reckless choice leads the team into a dangerous situation, and Allura needs to channel one of the Paladins to get out of trouble.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for White Lion
    8.1/10(148 votes)

    #19 - White Lion

    S5:E6

    The team searches for a portal to a mysterious, fabled Altean land called Oriande. Shiro starts to feel like there’s something wrong with him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Taking Flight
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Taking Flight

    S1:E6

    On the way to the Balmera, the team stops to help two rebels on the run from the Galra. Lance is trusting, but Hunk is skeptical of their intentions.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Shiro's Escape
    8.0/10(220 votes)

    #21 - Shiro's Escape

    S2:E3

    After being saved from a dangerous situation by an unexpected ally, Shiro urges the rest of the team to trust his rescuer.

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    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Stayin' Alive
    8.0/10(195 votes)

    #22 - Stayin' Alive

    S2:E11

    Allura travels to the Balmera to acquire a powerful crystal, but a visit from an evil beast prompts her to call on the Paladins for help.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Changing of the Guard
    8.0/10(201 votes)

    #23 - Changing of the Guard

    S3:E1

    As the Paladins work to build a coalition of rebels, Allura makes a suggestion that rattles the team. A new face aims to gain power with the Galra.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Journey
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #24 - The Journey

    S3:E5

    A pair of skeptical rebel fighters make things difficult for a Paladin in need of assistance. Haggar steps up her monitoring of Lotor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Reunion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Reunion

    S4:E2

    Pidge gets information that prompts her to embark on an important solo mission to the far reaches of the universe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Collection and Extraction" is the best rated episode of "Voltron: Legendary Defender". It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blackout".