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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. Background image for III.
    7.5/10(2.6k 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.

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  2. Background image for II.
    7.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for IV.
    7.6/10(2.5k votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for XXX
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for XIII.
    7.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for XXIX
    7.7/10(22 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.

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    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for XXXVIII
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #8 - XXXVIII

    S4:E10

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

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  10. Background image for I.
    7.8/10(3.7k votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for VI.
    8.0/10(2.3k 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.

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  12. Background image for VII.
    8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for XII.
    8.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for XIV.
    8.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for XX.
    8.0/10(26 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.

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    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for XXV.
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for XXVI.
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for XV.
    8.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for XXXII
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for XXXIII
    8.1/10(13 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. Background image for XXXV
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for V.
    8.2/10(2.5k votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for XXIII.
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for XIX.
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for XXI.
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #25 - XXI.

    S3:E3

    Stranded at sea, Flint pushes Silver to his limit. As Nassau prepares to repel an invasion, Rackham takes the reins, while Max gets her house in order. To stave off defeat, Vane makes a difficult choice.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"III." is the worst rated episode of "Black Sails". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2627 votes. Directed by Neil Marshall and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on 2/8/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "II.".