Voltron: Legendary Defender

The Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1

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Every episode of Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1!

Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.
Episodes
11
Avg. Rating
7.9
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S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.9
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  1. 8.7/10(269 votes)

    #1 - The Black Paladin

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    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:N/A
  2. 8.2/10(249 votes)

    #2 - Rebirth

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    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.

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    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.2/10(263 votes)

    #3 - Crystal Venom

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.2/10(248 votes)

    #4 - Collection and Extraction

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.9/10(436 votes)

    #5 - The Rise of Voltron

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    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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  6. 7.9/10(276 votes)

    #6 - Tears of the Balmera

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    S1:E5

    Hunk and Coran try to retrieve a new crystal from the Balmera while the rest of the team work to prevent Sendak from leaving the castle with Voltron.

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    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.7/10(281 votes)

    #7 - Return of the Gladiator

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    S1:E3

    Shiro must draw on painful memories from his past when a massive evil robot threatens the peace on Arus, forcing the lions into action.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.7/10(266 votes)

    #8 - Fall of the Castle of Lions

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    S1:E4

    As one Paladin threatens to leave the team, invaders storm the castle and destroy its power crystal in an attempt to steal Voltron.

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    Director:N/A
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  10. 7.7/10(244 votes)

    #9 - Return to the Balmera

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    S1:E7

    Allura, Coran and the Paladins return to the Balmera to free the natives, but the arrival of a Galra ship could force Voltron into action.

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    Director:N/A
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  11. 7.4/10(299 votes)

    #10 - Some Assembly Required

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    S1:E2

    Princess Allura puts the Paladins through training when they start to lose their focus. They'll need to cooperate to learn how to form Voltron.

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  12. 7.4/10(259 votes)

    #11 - Taking Flight

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    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Black Paladin" is the best rated episode of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Chris Palmer and written by N/A, it aired on 6/10/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Rebirth".