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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!

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...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:Starz

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"XIX." is the best rated episode of "Black Sails" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2186 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine, it aired on 1/23/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "XX.".

  • XIX.
    8.7/102,186 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

  • XX.
    8.5/101,870 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: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Brad Kane

  • XXI.
    8.6/101,816 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: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

  • XXII.
    8.5/101,721 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: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Lisa Schultz Boyd

  • XXIII.
    8.3/101,674 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

  • XXIV.
    8.4/101,650 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

  • XXV.
    8.5/101,688 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

  • XXVI.
    8.6/101,681 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

  • XXVII.
    9.0/102,000 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

  • XXVIII.
    9.5/103,533 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