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Best Episodes Of Marvel's The Defenders

Overall Rating: ★ 7.2

Best Episodes Of Marvel's The Defenders

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.2)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Marvel's The Defenders, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Crime
Best Episodes
S1E3 - Worst Behavior ★ 8.7
S1E4 - Royal Dragon ★ 8.3
S1E6 - Ashes, Ashes ★ 8.2
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - The H Word ★ 7.3
S1E2 - Mean Right Hook ★ 7.7
S1E7 - Fish in the Jailhouse ★ 7.8
★ 8.7/10 (5574 votes)
#1

Worst Behavior

S1:E3

Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.

★ 8.3/10 (4962 votes)
#2

Royal Dragon

S1:E4

As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.

★ 8.2/10 (4661 votes)
#3

Ashes, Ashes

S1:E6

Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.

★ 8.1/10 (4948 votes)
#4

The Defenders

S1:E8

As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.

★ 7.9/10 (4616 votes)
#5

Take Shelter

S1:E5

Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.

★ 7.8/10 (4450 votes)
#6

Fish in the Jailhouse

S1:E7

Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.

★ 7.7/10 (5021 votes)
#7

Mean Right Hook

S1:E2

As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.

★ 7.3/10 (5523 votes)
#8

The H Word

S1:E1

Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.

★ 7.3/10 (5523 votes)
#1

The H Word

S1:E1

Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.

★ 7.7/10 (5021 votes)
#2

Mean Right Hook

S1:E2

As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.

★ 7.8/10 (4450 votes)
#3

Fish in the Jailhouse

S1:E7

Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.

★ 7.9/10 (4616 votes)
#4

Take Shelter

S1:E5

Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.

★ 8.1/10 (4948 votes)
#5

The Defenders

S1:E8

As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.

★ 8.2/10 (4661 votes)
#6

Ashes, Ashes

S1:E6

Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.

★ 8.3/10 (4962 votes)
#7

Royal Dragon

S1:E4

As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.

★ 8.7/10 (5574 votes)
#8

Worst Behavior

S1:E3

Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.

★ 7.3/10 (5523 votes)

The H Word

S1:E1

Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.

★ 7.7/10 (5021 votes)

Mean Right Hook

S1:E2

As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.

★ 8.7/10 (5574 votes)

Worst Behavior

S1:E3

Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.

★ 8.3/10 (4962 votes)

Royal Dragon

S1:E4

As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.

★ 7.9/10 (4616 votes)

Take Shelter

S1:E5

Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.

★ 8.2/10 (4661 votes)

Ashes, Ashes

S1:E6

Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.

★ 7.8/10 (4450 votes)

Fish in the Jailhouse

S1:E7

Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.

★ 8.1/10 (4948 votes)

The Defenders

S1:E8

As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.0 8
★ 8.7 Worst Behavior
★ 7.3 The H Word
Charlie Cox
Krysten Ritter
Mike Colter
Finn Jones
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Cast & Crew

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