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Defenders of the Earth

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of Defenders of the Earth across all 1 season.

1986 · 1 seasons · Syndication · Animation · Action & Adventure
IMDb
6.9
2k ratings
TMDB
7.7
103 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
E1
6.2
E2
6.6
E3
6.8
E4
6.8
E5
6.2
E6
7.1
E7
6.6
E8
7.2
E9
7.4
E10
7.6
E11
7.4
E12
7.8
E13
7.4
E14
7.0
E15
7.4
E16
7.8
E17
6.8
E18
7.1
E19
7.2
E20
6.9
E21
7.8
E22
7.3
E23
6.1
E24
7.5
E25
7.6
E26
7.9
E27
7.1
E28
6.6
E29
7.9
E30
6.8
E31
7.7
E32
7.3
E33
7.1
E34
7.7
E35
7.7
E36
7.7
E37
6.5
E38
7.4
E39
6.9
E40
7.7
E41
7.8
E42
6.9
E43
7.7
E44
7.1
E45
8.1
E46
7.7
E47
8.1
E48
8.2
E49
7.7
E50
8.0
E51
7.5
E52
6.6
E53
7.6
E54
7.3
E55
7.8
E56
6.9
E57
7.5
E58
7.3
E59
7.5
E60
7.7
E61
7.8
E62
7.1
E63
7.6
E64
6.1
E65
6.7
AVG
7.3

Overview

Defenders of the Earth is an American animated television series produced in 1986, featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—opposing Ming the Merciless in the year 2015. Supporting characters include their children Rick Gordon, Jedda Walker, Kshin, Mandrake's assistant Lothar, and Lothar's son L.J. The show lasted for 65 episodes; there was also a short-lived comic book series published by Star Comics, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr.. The closing credits credit Rob Walsh and Tony Pastor for the main title music, and Stan Lee for the lyrics. The series was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest.

NetworkSyndication
Runtime~21 min
Seasons1

Defenders of the Earth holds an IMDb rating of 6.9 from 2K votes. Across its 65 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E48 "The Prince Weds (3)" at 8.2, and the lowest is S1E23 "The Would be Defender" at 6.1. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 7.3 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.2
S1E48The Prince Weds (3)
Low point6.1
S1E23The Would be Defender

Averages 7.3 across 65 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 7.3.

Average by season

Season 17.365 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E48The Prince Weds (3)8.2
2S1E45The Time Freezer8.1
3S1E47The Prince Triumphant (2)8.1
4S1E50The Prince Dethroned (5)8.0
5S1E26Terror In Time7.9

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Defenders of the Earth have?

Defenders of the Earth has 65 episodes across 1 season.

How many seasons does Defenders of the Earth have?

Defenders of the Earth has 1 season.

What is Defenders of the Earth's IMDb rating?

Defenders of the Earth holds an IMDb rating of 6.9 from 2K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of Defenders of the Earth?

The highest-rated episode of Defenders of the Earth is S1E48 “The Prince Weds (3)”, rated 8.2 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of Defenders of the Earth?

The lowest-rated episode of Defenders of the Earth is S1E23 “The Would be Defender”, rated 6.1 on IMDb.

Which season of Defenders of the Earth is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.3 per episode.