The BEST episodes of Defiance season 1
Every episode of Defiance season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Defiance season 1!
In the near future, planet Earth is permanently altered following the sudden—and tumultuous—arrival of seven unique alien races. In the boomtown of Defiance, the newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.
#1 - Everything Is Broken
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/8/2013
The citizens of Defiance prepare to cast their votes for mayor; Nolan’s past violently rears its head; Irisa must decide whether or not to embrace her destiny.
#2 - Past Is Prologue
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/1/2013
Amanda’s mayoral campaign is threatened when Nolan is involved in an accident on the eve of the election, prompting the town to question Amanda’s decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.
#3 - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/10/2013
Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.
#4 - Goodbye Blue Sky
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2013
Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Meanwhile, visions lead Irisa to the Spirit Riders and Sukar, who has fallen under the influence of a strange and mysterious force.
#5 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2013
The arrival of the mysterious Nolan and his charge Irisa to the town of Defiance marks a threat to the fragile peace that exists between the residents in the premiere of this futuristic drama, which is set in the year 2046, more than 30 years following a war between humans and aliens that left Earth forever changed.
#6 - The Bride Wore Black
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/24/2013
The town of Defiance is shocked when the remains of a leading businessman who went missing almost six years ago, are discovered hidden in the walls of the NeedWant.
#7 - Brothers in Arms
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2013
An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
#8 - A Well Respected Man
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2013
Kenya is kidnapped, while Rafe moves a step closer to learning the truth about his son's death.
#9 - The Serpent's Egg
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2013
Irisa faces a threat from her past while Nolan and Amanda lead an expedition outside of Defiance.
#10 - If I Ever Leave This World Alive
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/17/2013
A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.
#11 - Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2013
Nolan and Datak clash over an ancient ritual, while the hunt for a killer is on.
#12 - The Devil in the Dark
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2013
Irisa is forced to confront a disturbing power; at the same time, Defiance is invaded by a swarm of menacing Hellbugs.