Defiance

1. S01E01PilotApril 15, 2013 6.4The 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
2. S01E02Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men GoApril 22, 2013 6.6A killer is pursued; at the same time, Nolan and Datak come to blows over an ancient ritual.
3. S01E03The Devil in the DarkApril 29, 2013 6.4Irisa is forced to confront a disturbing power; at the same time, Defiance is invaded by a swarm of menacing Hellbugs.
4. S01E04A Well Respected ManMay 6, 2013 6.6Kenya is kidnapped; Rafe moves a step closer to learning the truth about his son's death.
5. S01E05The Serpent's EggMay 13, 2013 6.6Nolan and Amanda find themselves in danger as they attempt to transport a prisoner out of town; and Irisa's mood grows dark after a run-in w
6. S01E06Season's bestBrothers in ArmsMay 20, 2013 6.9An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
7. S01E07Goodbye Blue SkyJune 3, 2013 6.0Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Me
8. S01E08I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesJune 10, 2013 6.2Nolan and Tommy encounter an American astronaut who has been in hypersleep for several decades.
9. S01E09If I Ever Leave This World AliveJune 17, 2013 6.2The Irathients are quarantined in the mines after Defiance is struck by a mysterious plague; and Amanda reconnects with an old flame from th
10. S01E10The Bride Wore BlackJune 24, 2013 6.4The body of a prominent businessman who disappeared nearly six years ago is discovered hidden in the walls of NeedWant, prompting an investi
11. S01E11Past Is PrologueJuly 1, 2013 6.7Nolan's involvement in an accident on the eve of the election has the town questioning his role as lawman and Amanda's credentials as potent
12. S01E12Everything Is BrokenJuly 8, 2013 6.3Amanda is locked in a bitter power struggle with Datak as the citizens of Defiance cast their votes for mayor. At the same time, Nolan is vi

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1. S02E01The Opposite of HallelujahJune 19, 2014 6.0Nolan's search for Irisa leads him to "New Chicago" and "Angel Arc" Los Angeles. Meanwhile, back in Defiance, the Earth Republic appoints a
2. S02E02In My Secret LifeJune 26, 2014 6.3Irisa is arrested upon her return to Defiance, but Nolan can arrange her release by capturing those responsible for an explosion that nearly
3. S02E03The Cord and the AxJuly 3, 2014 6.3Irisa continues to experience blackouts at a terrifying and increasing rate, but she tries to keep a worried Nolan in the dark about her sit
4. S02E04Beasts of BurdenJuly 10, 2014 6.3Nolan is ordered to hunt down and destroy those responsible for a vicious attack in the badlands on a badly shaken Pottinger and his caravan
5. S02E05Put the Damage OnJuly 17, 2014 6.4A stalker terrorizes Amanda.
6. S02E06This Woman's WorkJuly 24, 2014 6.3An Arkfall crash salvage mission led by Nolan leads to danger in the form of an alien race he has never encountered before; at the same time
7. S02E07If You Could See Her Through My EyesJuly 31, 2014 6.5Datak turns to an unlikely ally for help after he's framed for a bizarre murder; and a mysterious stranger leads Irisa to discover more abou
8. S02E08Season's bestSlouching Towards BethlehemAugust 7, 2014 6.8Nolan interrogates a suspected Votanis Collective spy in an effort to prevent a cataclysmic terrorist attack on New York.
9. S02E09Painted from MemoryAugust 14, 2014 6.7Doc Yewll works to keep her dark secret from coming out.
10. S02E10Bottom of the WorldAugust 21, 2014 6.8A deadly mine collapse leaves Amanda and Pottinger trapped, and it's a race against the clock for Nolan and Rafe to save them.
11. S02E11Doll PartsAugust 21, 2014 6.7Nolan searches for Irisa, leaving Amanda to take on the deputy's badge just as a shocking murder rocks Defiance.
12. S02E12All Things Must PassAugust 28, 2014 6.6Nolan races to save Tommy's life and stop Irisa; tensions between Amanda and Stahma lead to a showdown.
13. S02E13I Almost PrayedAugust 28, 2014 6.6Season 2 comes to a close with Nolan fighting both the Earth Republic and old acquaintances to stop Irisa's destructive plan from becoming a

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The World We SeizeJune 12, 2015 5.9Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the t
2. S03E02The Last UnicornsJune 12, 2015 5.6Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her
3. S03E03The Broken BoughJune 19, 2015 5.5Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties
4. S03E04Dead AirJune 26, 2015 5.8Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defi
5. S03E05History RhymesJuly 3, 2015 5.8Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour o
6. S03E06Where the Apples FellJuly 10, 2015 5.9Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with hi
7. S03E07The Beauty of Our WeaponsJuly 17, 2015 5.7A visiting arms dealer changes Defiance's fortunes, and divides Amanda, Nolan and Berlin; at the same time, Nolan encounters difficulty recr
8. S03E08Season's bestMy Name is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill YouJuly 24, 2015 6.5Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's
9. S03E09Ostinato in WhiteJuly 31, 2015 5.9A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into
10. S03E10When Twilight Dims the Sky AboveAugust 7, 2015 6.1Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalt
11. S03E11Of a Demon in My ViewAugust 14, 2015 6.3Nolan is unexpectedly freed from Votanis Collective custody, at which point Amanda, Irisa and Berlin rush to save him from Kindzi's clutches
12. S03E12The AwakeningAugust 21, 2015 6.0Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop invulnerable Kindzi from waking and transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak seeks escape fro
13. S03E13Upon the March We Fittest DieAugust 28, 2015 6.1A potential suicide mission is agreed to be the only way to end the Omec threat once and for all when Season 3 comes to a close.

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