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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!

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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 3 Episode 1 - XIX.
    8.7/10(2346 votes)

    #1 - XIX.

    S3:E1

    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.

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  2. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 2 - XX.
    8.5/10(2019 votes)

    #2 - XX.

    S3:E2

    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.

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  3. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 3 - XXI.
    8.6/10(1971 votes)

    #3 - XXI.

    S3:E3

    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.

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  4. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 4 - XXII.
    8.5/10(1872 votes)

    #4 - XXII.

    S3:E4

    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.

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  5. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 5 - XXIII.
    8.2/10(1822 votes)

    #5 - XXIII.

    S3:E5

    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.

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  6. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 6 - XXIV.
    8.4/10(1793 votes)

    #6 - XXIV.

    S3:E6

    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

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  8. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 7 - XXV.
    8.5/10(1842 votes)

    #7 - XXV.

    S3:E7

    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.

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  9. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 8 - XXVI.
    8.6/10(1829 votes)

    #8 - XXVI.

    S3:E8

    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.

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  10. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 9 - XXVII.
    9.0/10(2168 votes)

    #9 - XXVII.

    S3:E9

    Eleanor puts everything on the line to save Rogers. Billy recruits allies. Flint and Silver prepare for war.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 10 - XXVIII.
    9.5/10(3738 votes)

    #10 - XXVIII.

    S3:E10

    Rogers and his forces come for the pirates. Rackham and Bonny face impossible odds. Silver demands answers from Flint. Billy crowns a king.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"XIX." is the best rated episode of "Black Sails" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2346 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on 1/23/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "XX.".