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The Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 1

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

The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.

Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:Starz

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Black Sails" season 1 is "I.", rated 7.8/10 from 3431 user votes. It was directed by Neil Marshall and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine. "I." aired on 1/25/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "II.".

  • I.
    7.8/10 3,431 votes

    #1 - I.

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2014

    Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence.

    Director: Neil Marshall

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • II.
    7.6/10 2,662 votes

    #2 - II.

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2014

    Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.

    Director: Sam Miller

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • III.
    7.6/10 2,446 votes

    #3 - III.

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2014

    While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion.

    Director: Neil Marshall

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • IV.
    7.7/10 2,294 votes

    #4 - IV.

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2014

    Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.

    Director: Sam Miller

    Writer: Brad Kane

  • V.
    8.2/10 2,330 votes

    #5 - V.

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2014

    Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.

    Director: Marc Munden

    Writer: Doris Egan

  • VI.
    8.0/10 2,181 votes

    #6 - VI.

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2014

    Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.

    Director: T.J. Scott

    Writer: Heather Bellson

  • VII.
    8.0/10 2,158 votes

    #7 - VII.

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2014

    Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.

    Director: Marc Munden

    Writer: Michael Angeli

  • VIII.
    8.7/10 2,487 votes

    #8 - VIII.

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2014

    The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.

    Director: T.J. Scott

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine