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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 Worst Episode
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    Black Sails Season 1 Episode 3 - III.
    7.1/10(40 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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

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  2. Black Sails Season 2 Episode 5 - XIII.
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  3. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 1 - I.
    7.2/10(53 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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

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  4. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 4 - IV.
    7.3/10(35 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.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Brad Kane

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  5. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 2 - II.
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #5 - II.

    S1:E2

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

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

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  6. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 1 - XXIX.
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Black Sails Season 2 Episode 4 - XII.
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #7 - XII.

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 2 - XXX.
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 5 - V.
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Doris Egan

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  10. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 6 - VI.
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Heather Bellson

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  11. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 6 - XXIV.
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 7 - XXV.
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writers:Josh Rothenberger, Marc Berzenski

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  13. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 8 - XXVI.
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Evan Bleiweiss

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  14. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 2 - XX.
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Brad Kane

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  15. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 8 - XXXVI.
    7.8/10(16 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.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 10 - XXXVIII.
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - XXXVIII.

    S4:E10

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

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

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  17. Black Sails Season 2 Episode 1 - IX.
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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

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  18. Black Sails Season 2 Episode 3 - XI.
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Brad Kane

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  19. Black Sails Season 2 Episode 7 - XV.
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Lisa Schultz Boyd

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  20. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 1 - XIX.
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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

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  21. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII.
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #21 - VIII.

    S1:E8

    The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  22. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 4 - XXXII.
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 7 - XXXV.
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #23 - 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 Kane

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  24. Black Sails Season 3 Episode 5 - XXIII.
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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

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  25. Black Sails Season 4 Episode 5 - XXXIII.
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"III." is the worst rated episode of "Black Sails". It scored 7.1/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Neil Marshall and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on 2/8/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "XIII.".