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The Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender

Every episode of Voltron: Legendary Defender ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender!

Best episode
S6E5 The Black Paladins
9.2364 votes
Worst episode
S7E4 The Feud!
6.1262 votes
Top season
Season 6
8.6avg
Binge time
1d 7h
76 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 5 - The Black Paladins
    9.2/10(364 votes)

    S6:E5

    As one Paladin takes on a dangerous mission through a wormhole, the others contend with failing controls on the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 7 - Defender of All Universes
    9.2/10(287 votes)

    S6:E7

    An epic battle leaves the universe in a state of chaos, threatening to destroy all life unless a sacrifice is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 13 - Blackout
    9.0/10(288 votes)

    S2:E13

    The Paladins fight an epic battle against the most powerful enemy they've ever faced, with the fate of the universe at stake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 7 - The Legend Begins
    9.0/10(260 votes)

    S3:E7

    As the team tries to decipher Lotor's plan for the comet, Coran gives the Paladins a history lesson about the origins of Voltron and the ongoing war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 6 - All Good Things
    8.9/10(224 votes)

    S6:E6

    A metaphysical encounter shines light on a Paladin's fate. Lance and Allura console each other about their past judgments. Lotor makes a plea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 11 - The Black Paladin
    8.7/10(293 votes)

    S1:E11

    Zarkon lures Voltron into a battle on his ship, and when one of the lions is captured the team must get creative to defeat the Galra and return home.

    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 4 Episode 2 - Reunion
    8.7/10(223 votes)

    S4:E2

    Pidge gets information that prompts her to embark on an important solo mission to the far reaches of the universe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 5 Episode 2 - Blood Duel
    8.7/10(198 votes)

    S5:E2

    Faced with a painful decision, the Paladins reluctantly come to an agreement with Zarkon. Haggar comes to grips with memories from the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 Episode 13 - Lions' Pride (2)
    8.6/10(229 votes)

    S7:E13

    With the future of Earth hanging in the balance, Voltron and the others come together to face a mysterious enemy unlike any they've ever seen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 4 - The Colony
    8.6/10(195 votes)

    S6:E4

    After Lotor and Allura head off in the new ship, the remaining Paladins get a dire warning that could change everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 8 - The Blade of Marmora
    8.5/10(267 votes)

    S2:E8

    Keith and Shiro travel to a hard-to-find base in an effort to align with the Blade of Marmora. Keith must fight to unlock the truth about his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 12 - Best Laid Plans
    8.5/10(221 votes)

    S2:E12

    After acquiring the teludav from the Olkari, the team prepares to launch the operation to defeat Zarkon and bring peace to the universe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 Episode 12 - Lions' Pride (1)
    8.5/10(217 votes)

    S7:E12

    As a massive battle rages on, Shiro goes solo on a dangerous mission to bring down Sendak and save his friends -- and his home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 2 - Razor's Edge
    8.5/10(210 votes)

    S6:E2

    Keith's journey to an abyss to search for a quintessence source unlocks memories about his past. Lance wallows in unrequited love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 4 Episode 6 - A New Defender
    8.5/10(182 votes)

    S4:E6

    Forces of good and evil converge on the planet Naxzela, where Voltron faces unforeseen danger only one Paladin can help them escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 2 - Red Paladin
    8.4/10(206 votes)

    S3:E2

    Lotor's forces move to retake the planet Puig and lure the Paladins out for a fight. Keith and Lance struggle to adjust to big changes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 Episode 7 - Space Mall
    8.3/10(255 votes)

    S2:E7

    Shiro attempts to create a deeper bond with the Black Lion, while Coran takes the others to a swap meet, where they have some strange adventures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 6 - Tailing a Comet
    8.3/10(191 votes)

    S3:E6

    As the Paladins pursue the comet, they become confused by Lotor's actions. Keith doubts his leadership skills, while Lance ponders his future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 9 - Crystal Venom
    8.2/10(282 votes)

    S1:E9

    Allura considers making a heartbreaking sacrifice to save the team when the castle mysteriously turns on them and sends them hurtling toward doom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 8 - Rebirth
    8.2/10(270 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the Paladins scramble to ward off a Galra monster, Allura hopes that her ancient powers can heal the Balmera and save its people.

    Director:Chris Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 1 Episode 10 - Collection and Extraction
    8.2/10(267 votes)

    S1:E10

    The team stops at an isolated and seemingly insignificant Galra space station and discovers how the empire is gathering its energy from the universe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 Episode 4 - Hole in the Sky
    8.2/10(196 votes)

    S3:E4

    The castle receives a distress signal that leads Allura and Coran to believe that they may not be the only surviving Alteans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 5 Episode 4 - Kral Zera
    8.2/10(173 votes)

    S5:E4

    Shiro acts against the wishes of the other Paladins. Powerful Galra from around the empire convene for the Kral Zera ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episode 3 - Monsters & Mana
    8.1/10(239 votes)

    S6:E3

    When the team takes a break to play a magical role-playing game, their fantasy world sparks useful ideas to help them solve real-world problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 Episode 8 - The Last Stand (2)
    8.1/10(221 votes)

    S7:E8

    Sam and the others at the Garrison attempt to hold off the Galra attacks in hopes that a desperate plea for help will reach Voltron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Paladins" is the best rated episode of Voltron: Legendary Defender. It scored 9.2/10 from 364 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 15, 2018.

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