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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E3 8.7
Worst Behavior

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

#2
S1E4 8.3
Royal Dragon

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

#3
S1E6 8.2
Ashes, Ashes

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

#4 The Defenders S1E8 8.1
#5 Take Shelter S1E5 7.9
#6 Fish in the Jailhouse S1E7 7.8
#7 Mean Right Hook S1E2 7.7
#8 The H Word S1E1 7.3

Lowlights

#8 S1E1 The H Word 7.3

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

#7 Mean Right Hook S1E2 7.7
#6 Fish in the Jailhouse S1E7 7.8
#5 Take Shelter S1E5 7.9
#4 The Defenders S1E8 8.1

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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