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The Best Episodes of Black Bird Season 1

Every episode of Black Bird Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Bird Season 1!

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 will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Apple TV+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Black Bird" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.9/10 from 3388 user votes. It was directed by Michaël R. Roskam and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 7/7/2022 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham".

  • Pilot
    7.9/10 3,388 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

  • We Are Coming, Father Abraham
    7.9/10 3,036 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

  • Hand to Mouth
    8.1/10 2,906 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

  • WhatsHerName
    8.0/10 2,791 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

  • The Place I Lie
    8.6/10 3,102 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

  • You Promised
    8.8/10 3,206 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