7.9/103,459 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2022
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.
Director: Michaël R. Roskam
Writer: N/A
7.9/103,104 votes#2 - We Are Coming, Father Abraham
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2022
Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.
Director: Michaël R. Roskam
Writer: N/A
8.1/102,969 votes#3 - Hand to Mouth
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2022
Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry. New holes in Larry's stories are uncovered.
Director: Michaël R. Roskam
Writer: N/A
8.0/102,856 votes#4 - WhatsHerName
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2022
In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: N/A
8.6/103,165 votes#5 - The Place I Lie
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2022
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: N/A
8.8/103,275 votes#6 - You Promised
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2022
Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: N/A
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As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Black Bird" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 3459 votes. Directed by Michaël R. Roskam and written by N/A, it aired on 7/7/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham".