best episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defender poster

Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.

8 Seasons
76 Episodes
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Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Kids
Cast & Characters
episode image The Black Paladins
9.1/10 (324 votes)

#1 The Black Paladins

S6:E5

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

episode image Defender of All Universes
9.1/10 (251 votes)

#2 Defender of All Universes

S6:E7

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

episode image Blackout
9.0/10 (258 votes)

#3 Blackout

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.

episode image The Legend Begins
9.0/10 (233 votes)

#4 The Legend Begins

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.

episode image All Good Things
8.9/10 (198 votes)

#5 All Good Things

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.

episode image The Black Paladin
8.7/10 (264 votes)

#6 The Black Paladin

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.

episode image Reunion
8.7/10 (195 votes)

#7 Reunion

S4:E2

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

episode image Blood Duel
8.6/10 (172 votes)

#8 Blood Duel

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.

episode image Razor's Edge
8.6/10 (182 votes)

#9 Razor's Edge

S6:E2

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

episode image The Colony
8.6/10 (171 votes)

#10 The Colony

S6:E4

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

episode image Lions' Pride (2)
8.6/10 (208 votes)

#11 Lions' Pride (2)

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.

episode image The Blade of Marmora
8.5/10 (238 votes)

#12 The Blade of Marmora

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.

episode image Best Laid Plans
8.5/10 (197 votes)

#13 Best Laid Plans

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.

episode image A New Defender
8.5/10 (158 votes)

#14 A New Defender

S4:E6

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

episode image Lions' Pride (1)
8.5/10 (196 votes)

#15 Lions' Pride (1)

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.

episode image Red Paladin
8.4/10 (184 votes)

#16 Red Paladin

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.

episode image Space Mall
8.3/10 (229 votes)

#17 Space Mall

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.

episode image Tailing a Comet
8.3/10 (169 votes)

#18 Tailing a Comet

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.

episode image Kral Zera
8.3/10 (154 votes)

#19 Kral Zera

S5:E4

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

episode image Rebirth
8.2/10 (244 votes)

#20 Rebirth

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.

episode image Crystal Venom
8.2/10 (257 votes)

#21 Crystal Venom

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.

episode image Collection and Extraction
8.2/10 (243 votes)

#22 Collection and Extraction

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.

episode image Hole in the Sky
8.2/10 (175 votes)

#23 Hole in the Sky

S3:E4

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

episode image Monsters & Mana
8.2/10 (211 votes)

#24 Monsters & Mana

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.

episode image The Hunted
8.1/10 (176 votes)

#25 The Hunted

S3:E3

Keith's reckless choice leads the team into a dangerous situation, and Allura needs to channel one of the Paladins to get out of trouble.

episode image Begin the Blitz
8.1/10 (143 votes)

#26 Begin the Blitz

S4:E5

Team Voltron devises a plan to continue the coalition's momentum and take control of more Galra territory. Lotor makes a big move.

episode image White Lion
8.1/10 (142 votes)

#27 White Lion

S5:E6

The team searches for a portal to a mysterious, fabled Altean land called Oriande. Shiro starts to feel like there’s something wrong with him.

episode image The Last Stand (2)
8.1/10 (199 votes)

#28 The Last Stand (2)

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.

episode image Trial by Fire
8.1/10 (175 votes)

#29 Trial by Fire

S7:E11

Sanda's revelation shakes the Paladins, who are separated from the Lions. On Earth, Shiro, Sam and Coran attempt to get the Atlas powered up.

episode image Shiro's Escape
8.0/10 (215 votes)

#30 Shiro's Escape

S2:E3

After being saved from a dangerous situation by an unexpected ally, Shiro urges the rest of the team to trust his rescuer.

episode image Stayin' Alive
8.0/10 (190 votes)

#31 Stayin' Alive

S2:E11

Allura travels to the Balmera to acquire a powerful crystal, but a visit from an evil beast prompts her to call on the Paladins for help.

episode image Changing of the Guard
8.0/10 (196 votes)

#32 Changing of the Guard

S3:E1

As the Paladins work to build a coalition of rebels, Allura makes a suggestion that rattles the team. A new face aims to gain power with the Galra.

episode image The Journey
8.0/10 (174 votes)

#33 The Journey

S3:E5

A pair of skeptical rebel fighters make things difficult for a Paladin in need of assistance. Haggar steps up her monitoring of Lotor.

episode image Bloodlines
8.0/10 (149 votes)

#34 Bloodlines

S5:E5

Keith is sent to find a fellow Blade named Krolia and locate a powerful weapon. Lance, Hunk and Pidge reprogram a robot to have fun.

episode image Omega Shield
8.0/10 (167 votes)

#35 Omega Shield

S6:E1

An attack by Sendak prompts the Paladins to scramble to a planet's defense. Lotor calls on Allura for help in assembling a powerful ship.

episode image Heart of the Lion
8.0/10 (176 votes)

#36 Heart of the Lion

S7:E10

The Paladins work with the Garrison pilots on a mission that could provide more clues about how to take down Sendak's operation.

episode image The Rise of Voltron
7.9/10 (426 votes)

#37 The Rise of Voltron

S1:E1

Overwhelmed but ready for action, five aspiring space explorers learn they have the power to create Voltron, the most powerful robot in the universe.

episode image Tears of the Balmera
7.9/10 (270 votes)

#38 Tears of the Balmera

S1:E5

Hunk and Coran try to retrieve a new crystal from the Balmera while the rest of the team work to prevent Sendak from leaving the castle with Voltron.

episode image Across the Universe
7.9/10 (227 votes)

#39 Across the Universe

S2:E1

The lions get separated when a trip through a wormhole goes awry, while Coran and Allura scramble to break free of a seemingly endless time loop.

episode image Eye of the Storm
7.9/10 (200 votes)

#40 Eye of the Storm

S2:E5

Exhausted after a battle, the crew must spring back into action when Zarkon's forces track them down. Coran gets infected by a slippery virus.

Cast & Chracters

character image Lance (voice)

Lance (voice)

Actor: Jeremy Shada
character image Hunk (voice)

Hunk (voice)

Actor: Tyler Labine
character image Pidge Gunderson / Katie Holt (voice)

Pidge Gunderson / Katie Holt (voice)

Actor: Bex Taylor-Klaus
character image Keith (voice)

Keith (voice)

Actor: Steven Yeun
character image Coran (voice)

Coran (voice)

Actor: Rhys Darby
character image Takashi "Shiro" Shirogane (voice)

Takashi "Shiro" Shirogane (voice)

Actor: Josh Keaton
character image Princess Allura (voice)

Princess Allura (voice)

Actor: Kimberly Brooks
character image Emperor Zarkon (voice)

Emperor Zarkon (voice)

Actor: Neil Kaplan
character image Witch Haggar (voice)

Witch Haggar (voice)

Actor: Cree Summer

The highest rated episode of Voltron: Legendary Defender is "The Black Paladins" (S6E5) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 324 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Feud!" (S7E4) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 239 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Black Paladin" (S1E11) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 264 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Some Assembly Required" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 293 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Blackout" (S2E13) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 258 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Depths" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 216 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Legend Begins" (S3E7) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 233 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Changing of the Guard" (S3E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 196 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Reunion" (S4E2) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 195 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Voltron Show!" (S4E4) with a rating of 6.80.

This episode received 170 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Blood Duel" (S5E2) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 172 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Prisoner" (S5E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 156 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Black Paladins" (S6E5) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 324 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Omega Shield" (S6E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 167 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Lions' Pride (2)" (S7E13) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 208 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Feud!" (S7E4) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 239 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Launch Date" (S8E1) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 279 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The End is the Beginning" (S8E13) with a rating of 6.40.

This episode received 381 votes.

Name Department Job
Brad Joseph Breeck Sound Music
Brian Parkhurst Sound Music

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