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The Best Episodes of Black Cake

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

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Two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother's death and her hidden past – a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Black Cake Season 1 Episode 7 - Birth Mother
    8.7/10(106 votes)

    #1 - Birth Mother

    S1:E7

    In 1970's London, Covey is faced with a life-altering decision.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 6 - Ma
    8.3/10(95 votes)

    #2 - Ma

    S1:E6

    Benny and Byron are shocked when a stranger shows up to listen to Eleanor's final recording.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 8 - Nine Night
    8.3/10(101 votes)

    #3 - Nine Night

    S1:E8

    Byron and Benny finally learn the truth about the murder on the night of their mother's wedding.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 5 - Mother
    8.1/10(101 votes)

    #4 - Mother

    S1:E5

    Byron and Benny must each face demons from their past—and their mother's.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 2 - Coventina
    7.8/10(127 votes)

    #5 - Coventina

    S1:E2

    Byron and Benny struggle to process the revelations learned in Eleanor's first recording.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 3 - Eleanor
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    #6 - Eleanor

    S1:E3

    Covey finds herself alone in a new city determined to start a new life – with a stolen identity.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 1 - Covey
    7.5/10(170 votes)

    #7 - Covey

    S1:E1

    In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Black Cake Season 1 Episode 4 - Mrs. Bennett
    7.4/10(118 votes)

    #8 - Mrs. Bennett

    S1:E4

    Covey gets a chance to start a new life, but only if she makes a huge sacrifice.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Birth Mother" is the best rated episode of "Black Cake". It scored 8.7/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Zetna Fuentes and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/29/2023. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ma".