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The Worst Episodes of Black Sails

Every episode of Black Sails ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:Starz

Worst Episodes Summary

"III." is the worst rated episode of "Black Sails". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2475 votes. Directed by Neil Marshall and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine, it aired on 2/8/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "II.".

  • III.
    7.5/102,475 votes
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    #1 - III.

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2014

    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

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • II.
    7.6/102,689 votes
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    #2 - II.

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2014

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

    Director: Sam Miller

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • IV.
    7.7/102,321 votes
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    #3 - IV.

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2014

    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

  • XIII.
    7.7/102,649 votes
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    #4 - XIII.

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2015

    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

    Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

  • I.
    7.8/103,467 votes
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    #5 - I.

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2014

    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

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • VI.
    8.0/102,204 votes
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    #6 - VI.

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2014

    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

  • VII.
    8.0/102,180 votes
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    #7 - VII.

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2014

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

    Director: Marc Munden

    Writer: Michael Angeli

  • XII.
    8.0/101,928 votes
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    #8 - XII.

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2015

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

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • XIV.
    8.0/101,828 votes
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    #9 - XIV.

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2015

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

    Director: Michael Nankin

    Writer: Heather Bellson

  • XV.
    8.1/101,815 votes
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    #10 - XV.

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2015

    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

  • XXXV
    8.1/101,483 votes
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    #11 - 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: Robert Levine, Brad Kane

  • V.
    8.2/102,354 votes
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    #12 - V.

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2014

    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

  • XXX
    8.2/101,685 votes
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    #13 - 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: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

  • XXXVI
    8.2/101,521 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • XXIII.
    8.3/101,673 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • XXXII
    8.3/101,583 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • XVI.
    8.4/101,859 votes
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    #17 - XVI.

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2015

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

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: N/A

  • XXIV.
    8.4/101,647 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • IX.
    8.5/102,333 votes
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    #19 - IX.

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2015

    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

    Writer: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

  • XX.
    8.5/101,868 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • XXII.
    8.5/101,721 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • XXV.
    8.5/101,686 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • XXIX
    8.5/101,877 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • XXXIII
    8.5/101,617 votes
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    #24 - 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: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

  • X.
    8.6/102,159 votes
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    #25 - X.

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2015

    Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin