The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Defenders Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(6775 votes)

   #1 - Worst Behavior

   S1:E38/18/2017

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

   Director:Peter Hoar

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Doug Petrie

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   Director:Peter Hoar

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Doug Petrie
2. 

   8.3/10(6060 votes)

   #2 - Royal Dragon

   S1:E48/18/2017

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

   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie
3. 

   8.1/10(5731 votes)

   #3 - Ashes, Ashes

   S1:E68/18/2017

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

   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writers:Drew Goddard, Marco Ramirez

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   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writers:Drew Goddard, Marco Ramirez
4. 

   8.1/10(6029 votes)

   #4 - The Defenders

   S1:E88/18/2017

   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.

   Director:Farren Blackburn

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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   Director:Farren Blackburn

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez
5. 

   7.8/10(5685 votes)

   #5 - Take Shelter

   S1:E58/18/2017

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

   Director:Uta Briesewitz

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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   Director:Uta Briesewitz

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie
6. 

   7.8/10(5488 votes)

   #6 - Fish in the Jailhouse

   S1:E78/18/2017

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

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez
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7. 

   7.7/10(6141 votes)

   #7 - Mean Right Hook

   S1:E28/18/2017

   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.

   Director:SJ Clarkson

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez

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   Director:SJ Clarkson

   Writers:Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez
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   7.2/10(6689 votes)

   #8 - The H Word

   S1:E18/18/2017

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

   Director:SJ Clarkson

   Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie

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   Director:SJ Clarkson

   Writers:Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie