We are in the year 2046 on Earth. It, however, it is not the Earth we know. Alien races have attacked and this is the aftermath. Aliens and humans now live in cities together. Defiance (formerly St. Louis) is not an easy city to live in and it seems to get harder and harder. The Earth Republic control of the city does not mean that there is any sense of law and order. It is like the Wild West in that Defiance is a border town and peace is a fragile thing.
Episode 1: The Opposite of Hallelujah: Nolan (played by Grant Bowler) is still searching desperately for Irisa (played by Stephanie Leonidas). The Earth Republic has placed a new mayor in charge of Defiance.
Episode 2: In My Secret Life: After she returns to Defiance Irisa is arrested. Mayor Pottinger (played by James Murray) offers Nolan a deal in return for her release.
Episode 3: The Cord and the Ax: Irisa keeps a big secret from Nolan in regards to her blackouts. Stahma (played by Jaime Murray) is running the Tarr family business and it is doing very well.
Episode 4: Beasts of Burden: Pottinger’s caravan is attacked and he orders Nolan to track down the men who did it. Datak (played by Tony Curran) is going to do whatever it takes to regain control of the Tarr family and its business.
Episode 5: Putting the Damage On: A stalker is after Amanda (played by Julie Benz). Doc Yewell (played by Trenna Keating) knows more than she is letting on.
Episode 6: This Woman’s Work: An Arkfall crashes near Defiance and Pottinger wants to investigate it. There he and Nolan come up against a deadly alien race.
Episode 7: If You Could See Her Through My Eyes: A murder happens and Datak is framed. Irisa finds out more about herself after a meeting with a stranger.
Episode 8: Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Amanda finds out that her sister Kenya (played by Mia Kirshner) is alive and being held for ransom. Nolan has his hands full trying to gain information on a terrorist plot.
Episode 9: Painted From Memory: Doc Yewill has to work hard to keep her secrets secret. Kenya’s return has a few Defiance citizens worried.
Episode 10: Bottom of the World: Nolan and Rafe (played by Graham Greene) race to rescue Amanda and Pottinger. They are trapped inside with very little air when there is an explosion and a mine collapses.
Episode 11: Doll Parts: Nolan is once again searching for Irisa. While he is away Amanda takes on the deputy’s badge.
Episode 12: All Things Must Pass: Nolan tries his best to save Tommy’s (played by Dewshane Williams) life. Irisa has a plan she wants to put in motion that will kill most humans on Earth.
Episode 13: I Almost Prayed: Irisa has become enemy number one of every human and yet Nolan still wants to save her. New York has been destroyed and Defiance seems next on the list.
Special Features: Season One Alternate Ending, Deleted Scenes, Previews of Battlestar Galactica: Blood + Chrome, Alphas, Jurassic Park trilogy, Gag Reel, Defiance: The Lost Ones Minisodes, Jesse Does Defiance, Digital Copy
