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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Sails Season 1 Episode 1 - I.
    7.8/10(3758 votes)

    #1 - I.

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  2. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 2 - II.
    7.6/10(2919 votes)

    #2 - II.

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  3. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 3 - III.
    7.5/10(2694 votes)

    #3 - III.

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  4. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 4 - IV.
    7.6/10(2528 votes)

    #4 - IV.

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 5 - V.
    8.2/10(2565 votes)

    #5 - V.

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 6 - VI.
    8.0/10(2410 votes)

    #6 - VI.

    S1:E6

    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

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  7. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 7 - VII.
    8.0/10(2376 votes)

    #7 - VII.

    S1:E7

    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

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  8. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII.
    8.7/10(2730 votes)

    #8 - VIII.

    S1:E8

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

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I." is the best rated episode of "Black Sails" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 3758 votes. Directed by Neil Marshall and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on 1/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "II.".