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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!

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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 4 Episode 1 - XXIX.
    8.5/10(2168 votes)

    #1 - XXIX.

    S4:E1

    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
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  2. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 2 - XXX.
    8.2/10(1954 votes)

    #2 - XXX.

    S4:E2

    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
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

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  3. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 3 - XXXI.
    9.2/10(2757 votes)

    #3 - XXXI.

    S4:E3

    After Woodes Rogers retakes Nassau, Flint, Silver, and Madi are trying to keep the rebellion alive.

    Director:Roel Reiné
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Brad Caleb Kane

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  4. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 4 - XXXII.
    8.4/10(1847 votes)

    #4 - XXXII.

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writers:Peter Ocko, Michael Russell Gunn

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  5. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 5 - XXXIII.
    8.5/10(1878 votes)

    #5 - XXXIII.

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

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  6. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 6 - XXXIV.
    9.1/10(2212 votes)

    #6 - XXXIV.

    S4:E6

    The Spanish invade Nassau. Silver tries to hold the Underhill plantation, while Eleanor, Madi, and Flint hole up outside the fort.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  7. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 7 - XXXV.
    8.1/10(1731 votes)

    #7 - XXXV.

    S4:E7

    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
    Writers:Robert Levine, Brad Caleb Kane

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  8. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 8 - XXXVI.
    8.2/10(1768 votes)

    #8 - XXXVI.

    S4:E8

    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:Unknown

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  9. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 9 - XXXVII.
    9.0/10(2271 votes)

    #9 - XXXVII.

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

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  10. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 10 - XXXVIII.
    8.6/10(3059 votes)

    #10 - XXXVIII.

    S4:E10

    Flint launches a final, desperate attack to destroy England's hold on Nassau; Silver makes an irreversible decision; Nassau is forever changed.

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

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"XXIX." is the best rated episode of "Black Sails" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2168 votes. Directed by Lukas Ettlin and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on 1/29/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "XXX.".