Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1
PilotNolan 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.86m2
Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men GoRafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.43m3
The Devil in the DarkWhile 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.43m4
A Well Respected ManKenya 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.43m5
The Serpent's EggAmanda 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.43m6
Brothers in ArmsAn old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.43m7
Goodbye Blue SkyInteresting 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.43m8
I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesFollowing the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.43m9
If I Ever Leave This World AliveA deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.43m10
The Bride Wore BlackThe 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.43m11
Past Is PrologueAmanda’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.43m12
Everything Is BrokenThe 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.43m
PilotNolan 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.86m2Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men GoRafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.43m3The Devil in the DarkWhile 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.43m4A Well Respected ManKenya 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.43m5The Serpent's EggAmanda 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.43m6Brothers in ArmsAn old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.43m7Goodbye Blue SkyInteresting 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.43m8I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesFollowing the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.43m9If I Ever Leave This World AliveA deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.43m10The Bride Wore BlackThe 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.43m11Past Is PrologueAmanda’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.43m12Everything Is BrokenThe 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.43mCast
