The Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 3
Every episode of Black Sails Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 3!
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.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Black Sails" season 3 is "XIX.", rated 8.7/10 from 2165 user votes. It was directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine. "XIX." aired on 1/23/2016 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "XX.".
8.7/10 2,165 votes#1 - XIX.
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2016
Flint and his crew wage war against the world. Eleanor receives an offer of clemency. Vane objects to Rackham's methods. One of Nassau's most notorious returns.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine
8.5/10 1,851 votes#2 - XX.
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2016
The Walrus crew battles the elements. Teach and Rackham have a disagreement. Rogers and Eleanor set terms for their partnership. Bonny fears for her future with Max.
Director: Lukas Ettlin
Writer: Brad Kane, Jonathan E. Steinberg
8.6/10 1,796 votes#3 - XXI.
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2016
Stranded at sea, Flint pushes Silver to his limit. As Nassau prepares to repel an invasion, Rackham takes the reins, while Max gets her house in order. To stave off defeat, Vane makes a difficult choice.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Dan Shotz, Jonathan E. Steinberg
8.5/10 1,706 votes#4 - XXII.
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2016
Civilization returns to Nassau, and sets its sights on Vane. Flint, Silver and Billy encounter a new enemy. Rackham takes a stand against his crew. Scott finds his place in the new regime.
Director: Steve Boyum
Writer: Lisa Schultz Boyd, Jonathan E. Steinberg
8.3/10 1,658 votes#5 - XXIII.
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2016
Facing certain death, Silver pushes Flint to take action. Teach shows Vane a way forward. A new threat puts Eleanor and Rogers on notice. Max makes her play.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine
8.4/10 1,632 votes#6 - XXIV.
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2016
Flint challenges Teach over the future of piracy. Rogers makes an arrest. Rackham finds new purpose. Madi comes to Silver's aid.
Director: Lukas Ettlin
Writer: Dan Shotz
8.5/10 1,671 votes#7 - XXV.
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2016
Flint and Silver return to Nassau, and a legend is born. A change in terms puts Rackham and Bonny in jeopardy. Vane’s mission evolves. Eleanor confides in Rogers.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: Marc Berzenski, Josh Rothenberger
8.6/10 1,662 votes#8 - XXVI.
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2016
Rogers comes under attack while moving a prisoner. Violence erupts on the Walrus. Silver and Madi are put to a test. Billy sees a new role for himself in the coming battle.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Evan Bleiweiss
9.0/10 1,982 votes#9 - XXVII.
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2016
Eleanor puts everything on the line to save Rogers. Billy recruits allies. Flint and Silver prepare for war.
Director: Steve Boyum
Writer: N/A
9.5/10 3,511 votes#10 - XXVIII.
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2016
Rogers and his forces come for the pirates. Rackham and Bonny face impossible odds. Silver demands answers from Flint. Billy crowns a king.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine