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The Worst Episodes of Black Sails

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...

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  1. 7.2/10(22 votes)

    #1 - XIII.

    S2:E5

    Miranda endeavors to save the island. Eleanor sees old wounds reopened. Rackham is on the scent of a secret. Vane is forced to take matters into his own hands.

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  2. 7.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #2 - III.

    S1:E3

    While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion.

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  3. 7.6/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - II.

    S1:E2

    Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.

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  4. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #4 - IV.

    S1:E4

    Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.

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    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Brad Kane
  5. 7.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #5 - I.

    S1:E1

    Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence.

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  6. 7.9/10(19 votes)

    #6 - XII.

    S2:E4

    Flint threatens Vane. Eleanor chooses a side. Rackham learns what Max is capable of. Silver reunites with an old friend.

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    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #7 - VI.

    S1:E6

    Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.

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  9. 8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #8 - VII.

    S1:E7

    Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.

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  10. 8.1/10(18 votes)

    #9 - XV.

    S2:E7

    Max surveys the aftermath of a massacre. News from the outside world impacts Flint and Silver. Eleanor takes a risk that she hopes secures her future. Bonny comes to a crossroads. Dufresne provokes Billy to act.

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  11. 8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 8.2/10(2.4k votes)

    #11 - V.

    S1:E5

    Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.

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    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Doris Egan
  13. 8.2/10(21 votes)

    #12 - IX.

    S2:E1

    The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint and Silver must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.

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  14. 8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. 8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.3/10(20 votes)

    #16 - XI.

    S2:E3

    Flint returns to Nassau and encounters a dilemma. Eleanor turns to an unlikely source for help. Rackham works to restore his reputation. Vane gets an unexpected prize.

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    Writer:Brad Kane
  18. 8.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #17 - XXXII

    S4:E4

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

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  19. 8.4/10(18 votes)

    #18 - XIV.

    S2:E6

    Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.

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  20. 8.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writer:Dan Shotz
  21. 8.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #20 - XXXIII

    S4:E5

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

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  22. 8.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 8.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. 8.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. 8.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. 8.6/10(18 votes)

    #25 - XVI.

    S2:E8

    Flint and Miranda prepare for a tough go of it. Silver becomes enlightened. Eleanor learns Max's secret. Vane makes a move.

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    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:N/A

Worst Episodes Summary

"XIII." is the worst rated episode of "Black Sails". It scored 7.2/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing, it aired on 2/21/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "III.".