E1 - Pilot

Aired: April 15, 2013

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.

E2 - Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

Aired: April 22, 2013

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

E3 - The Devil in the Dark

Aired: April 29, 2013

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.

E4 - A Well Respected Man

Aired: May 06, 2013

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.

E5 - The Serpent's Egg

Aired: May 13, 2013

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.

E6 - Brothers in Arms

Aired: May 20, 2013

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

E7 - Goodbye Blue Sky

Aired: June 03, 2013

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.

E8 - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Aired: June 10, 2013

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

E9 - If I Ever Leave This World Alive

Aired: June 17, 2013

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

E10 - The Bride Wore Black

Aired: June 24, 2013

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.

E11 - Past Is Prologue

Aired: July 01, 2013

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.

E12 - Everything Is Broken

Aired: July 08, 2013

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.