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The Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 5 - The Black Paladins
    9.1/10(340 votes)

    #1 - The Black Paladins

    S6:E5

    As one Paladin takes on a dangerous mission through a wormhole, the others contend with failing controls on the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 7 - Defender of All Universes
    9.1/10(263 votes)

    #2 - Defender of All Universes

    S6:E7

    An epic battle leaves the universe in a state of chaos, threatening to destroy all life unless a sacrifice is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 13 - Blackout
    9.0/10(267 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 7 - The Legend Begins
    9.0/10(241 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 6 - All Good Things
    8.9/10(208 votes)

    #5 - All Good Things

    S6:E6

    A metaphysical encounter shines light on a Paladin's fate. Lance and Allura console each other about their past judgments. Lotor makes a plea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 11 - The Black Paladin
    8.7/10(274 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 4 Episode 2 - Reunion
    8.7/10(204 votes)

    #7 - Reunion

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 5 Episode 2 - Blood Duel
    8.7/10(183 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 2 - Razor's Edge
    8.6/10(193 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 4 - The Colony
    8.6/10(178 votes)

    #10 - The Colony

    S6:E4

    After Lotor and Allura head off in the new ship, the remaining Paladins get a dire warning that could change everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 Episode 12 - Lions' Pride (1)
    8.6/10(201 votes)

    #11 - Lions' Pride (1)

    S7:E12

    As a massive battle rages on, Shiro goes solo on a dangerous mission to bring down Sendak and save his friends -- and his home.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 Episode 13 - Lions' Pride (2)
    8.6/10(213 votes)

    #12 - Lions' Pride (2)

    S7:E13

    With the future of Earth hanging in the balance, Voltron and the others come together to face a mysterious enemy unlike any they've ever seen.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 8 - The Blade of Marmora
    8.5/10(249 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 12 - Best Laid Plans
    8.5/10(204 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 4 Episode 6 - A New Defender
    8.5/10(166 votes)

    #15 - A New Defender

    S4:E6

    Forces of good and evil converge on the planet Naxzela, where Voltron faces unforeseen danger only one Paladin can help them escape.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 2 - Red Paladin
    8.4/10(190 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 7 - Space Mall
    8.3/10(238 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 6 - Tailing a Comet
    8.3/10(174 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 5 Episode 4 - Kral Zera
    8.3/10(160 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 8 - Rebirth
    8.2/10(253 votes)

    #20 - Rebirth

    S1:E8

    As the Paladins scramble to ward off a Galra monster, Allura hopes that her ancient powers can heal the Balmera and save its people.

    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 9 - Crystal Venom
    8.2/10(267 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 10 - Collection and Extraction
    8.2/10(252 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 4 - Hole in the Sky
    8.2/10(180 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 3 - Monsters & Mana
    8.2/10(219 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 1 - Changing of the Guard
    8.1/10(203 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Paladins" is the best rated episode of "Voltron: Legendary Defender". It scored 9.1/10 based on 340 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/15/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Defender of All Universes".