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The Best Episodes of Black Bird

Every episode of Black Bird ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Black Bird!

Best episode
S1E6 You Promised
8.84,078 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Pilot
7.84,353 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.2avg
Binge time
6h 0m
6 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Black Bird Season 1 Episode 6 - You Promised
    8.8/10(4078 votes)
    S1:E6

    Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 5 - The Place I Lie
    8.6/10(3951 votes)
    S1:E5

    Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry. McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough. Larry's therapist grows concerned.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 3 - Hand to Mouth
    8.1/10(3728 votes)
    S1:E3

    Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry. New holes in Larry's stories are uncovered.

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  4. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 4 - WhatsHerName
    8.0/10(3593 votes)
    S1:E4

    In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 2 - We Are Coming, Father Abraham
    7.9/10(3897 votes)
    S1:E2

    Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.

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  6. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(4353 votes)
    S1:E1

    Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane—until he gets a 10-year prison sentence. Behind bars, he's approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom.

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Best Episodes Summary

"You Promised" is the best rated episode of Black Bird. It scored 8.8/10 from 4,078 votes. Directed by Joe Chappelle and written by Unknown, it aired on August 4, 2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Place I Lie".

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