Defiance (Season 1)

New Earth. New rules.

In the near future, planet Earth is permanently altered following the sudden—and tumultuous—arrival of seven unique alien races. In the boom-town of Defiance, the newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.

  • Poster for Pilot

    Pilot (Episode 1) 6.8

    Writer: Rockne S. O'Bannon

    Air date: 2013-04-15

    Runtime: 86 min

    Overview: Nolan and Irisa arrive in Defiance, where the town is soon divided over the death of Luke McCawley. But a bigger threat forces everyone together: An attack by the Volge.

  • Poster for Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

    Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go (Episode 2) 6.6

    Writer: Anupam Nigam

    Air date: 2013-04-22

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.

  • Poster for The Devil in the Dark

    The Devil in the Dark (Episode 3) 6.7

    Writer: Michael Taylor

    Air date: 2013-04-29

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: While investigating vicious Hellbug attacks, Nolan & Irisa realize they are tied to Irathient spirit raiders that have come into town. Meanwhile, Irisa starts experiencing strange visions.

  • Poster for A Well Respected Man

    A Well Respected Man (Episode 4) 7.1

    Writer: Craig Gore

    Air date: 2013-05-06

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: Kenya is kidnapped. Rafe learns that Luke was involved in some mysterious goings-on at the mines and orders Quentin to get to the bottom of it.

  • Poster for The Serpent's Egg

    The Serpent's Egg (Episode 5) 7.2

    Writer: Bradley Thompson

    Air date: 2013-05-13

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: Amanda and Nolan take a transport across the badlands to transport a prisoner and join forces with a band of outlaws. A visitor to Defiance must make Irisa confront her traumatic past.

  • Poster for Brothers in Arms

    Brothers in Arms (Episode 6) 6.9

    Writer: Todd Slavkin

    Air date: 2013-05-20

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.

  • Poster for Goodbye Blue Sky

    Goodbye Blue Sky (Episode 7) 6.6

    Writer: Anupam Nigam

    Air date: 2013-06-03

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

    I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (Episode 8) 7.5

    Writer: Clark Perry

    Air date: 2013-06-10

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.

  • Poster for If I Ever Leave This World Alive

    If I Ever Leave This World Alive (Episode 9) 7.3

    Writer: Bryan Gracia

    Air date: 2013-06-17

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.

  • Poster for The Bride Wore Black

    The Bride Wore Black (Episode 10) 7.2

    Writer: Todd Slavkin

    Air date: 2013-06-24

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Past Is Prologue

    Past Is Prologue (Episode 11) 7.0

    Writer: Michael Taylor

    Air date: 2013-07-01

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Everything Is Broken

    Everything Is Broken (Episode 12) 7.5

    Writer: Kevin Murphy

    Air date: 2013-07-08

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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.

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