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The Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 4

Every episode of Black Sails Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Black Sails" season 4 is "XXIX", rated 8.5/10 from 1860 user votes. It was directed by Lukas Ettlin and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine. "XXIX" aired on 1/29/2017 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "XXX".

  • XXIX
    8.5/10 1,860 votes

    #1 - XXIX

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2017

    The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role.

    Director: Lukas Ettlin

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • XXX
    8.2/10 1,665 votes

    #2 - XXX

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2017

    Flint gives in to Billy's authority. Eleanor has a plan for Rogers. Silver turns to an unlikely source for help. Max is put on notice.

    Director: Alik Sakharov

    Writer: Dan Shotz, Jonathan E. Steinberg

  • XXXI
    9.2/10 2,382 votes

    #3 - XXXI

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2017

    Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding.

    Director: Roel Reiné

    Writer: Brad Kane, Jonathan E. Steinberg

  • XXXII
    8.3/10 1,564 votes

    #4 - XXXII

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2017

    Violence engulfs Nassau. Silver demands answers from Billy. Eleanor comes to Max's aid. Bonny and Rackham endure hell.

    Director: Marc Jobst

    Writer: Peter Ocko, Michael Russell Gunn

  • XXXIII
    8.5/10 1,600 votes

    #5 - XXXIII

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2017

    Silver takes Flint's life in his hands. Billy drives a wedge. Eleanor risks everything. Rogers makes a stunning appeal.

    Director: Alik Sakharov

    Writer: Dan Shotz, Jonathan E. Steinberg

  • XXXIV
    9.1/10 1,892 votes

    #6 - XXXIV

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2017

    Nassau is delivered. Silver makes a painful amends. Madi and Flint are separated. Rogers searches for Eleanor.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • XXXV
    8.1/10 1,464 votes

    #7 - XXXV

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2017

    Flint urges caution on an angry Silver. Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river. Billy locates a survivor. Rogers learns the truth.

    Director: Lukas Ettlin

    Writer: Brad Kane, Robert Levine

  • XXXVI
    8.2/10 1,502 votes

    #8 - XXXVI

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2017

    A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver. The true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max. Rackham seeks his prey. The Walrus enters uncharted territory.

    Director: Uta Briesewitz

    Writer: N/A

  • XXXVII
    9.0/10 1,926 votes

    #9 - XXXVII

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2017

    Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Dan Shotz, Jonathan E. Steinberg

  • XXXVIII
    8.6/10 2,670 votes

    #10 - XXXVIII

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2017

    Flint makes a final push to topple England. Silver seals his fate. Rackham confronts Rogers. Nassau is changed forever.

    Director: Jonathan E. Steinberg

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine