Black Snow backdrop
Crime

The Best Episodes of Black Snow

Every episode of Black Snow ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Black Snow!

Binge this in 10h 24m•Peaking at 8.0/10

Unsolved murders, missing people, cold cases. How do you cope with not knowing what happened? Detective James Cormack (Travis Fimmel) is focused on solving cold-case mysteries. At the same time, he’s haunted by his personal

Airs on
Stan
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons2

All12

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Black Snow Season 2 Episode 6 - Sapphire
    8.0/10(298 votes)

    #1 - Sapphire

    S2:E6

    Cormack and Sam uncover what happened the night Zoe went missing. Cormack returns to Brisbane to throw himself into the search for Ritchie.

    Director:Travis Fimmel
    Writer:Lucas Taylor

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Black Snow Season 2 Episode 3 - Ghost
    7.8/10(263 votes)

    #2 - Ghost

    S2:E3

    Cormack invites Sam to examine the contents of Zoe’s backpack and probe her memory for clues. Re-examining CCTV footage from the night she disappeared, Cormack discovers Zoe actually drove to Xanadu, the rural property where Joseph was living.

    Director:Sian Davies
    Writer:Beatrix Christian

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Black Snow Season 2 Episode 4 - Control
    7.8/10(250 votes)

    #3 - Control

    S2:E4

    The discovery of Zoe's remains sends shockwaves through the community, particularly for those clinging to hope that Zoe was still alive.

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writers:Lucas Taylor, Huna Amweero

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Black Snow Season 2 Episode 5 - Money
    7.8/10(244 votes)

    #4 - Money

    S2:E5

    The field of suspects narrows. Sean's computer reveals a history of despicable behaviour towards women, including the photos taken of Zoe without her consent.

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writer:Beatrix Christian

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 6 - Spirits Speak
    7.7/10(521 votes)

    #5 - Spirits Speak

    S1:E6

    Cormack tries to track Anton down to question him, but he's disappeared, and when Cormack and Hazel discover that Kalana is also missing, they fear the worst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 5 - Sugar Sugar
    7.6/10(457 votes)

    #6 - Sugar Sugar

    S1:E5

    Turner concludes that Billy's death was an accident, but Cormack suspects foul play and believes it's linked to the missing workers and Isabel's murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Black Snow

    READ
  7. Black Snow Season 2 Episode 2 - Hope
    7.6/10(277 votes)

    #7 - Hope

    S2:E2

    New evidence gives Nadja and Sam hope that Zoe is still alive. But as Cormack puts together a timeline of Zoe’s disappearance, the old theory that Zoe drove to Brisbane doesn’t add up.

    Director:Sian Davies
    Writer:Lucas Taylor

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 3 - Ezekiel
    7.5/10(487 votes)

    #8 - Ezekiel

    S1:E3

    Rumours spread around Ashford, and suspicion lands on Joe, Isabel's father; as Cormack interviews the time capsule kids, more secrets emerge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 4 - The Lost Boys
    7.5/10(475 votes)

    #9 - The Lost Boys

    S1:E4

    Cormack investigates the link between Ezekiel's missing cousins "the lost boys," and Isabel's murder as a new person comes forward with evidence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Black Snow Season 2 Episode 1 - Running
    7.5/10(327 votes)

    #10 - Running

    S2:E1

    In 2003 Zoe Jacobs disappeared during her 21st birthday party. Many believe that Zoe ran away but others suspect she was murdered. When police officer Sam Kahlil discovers Zoe’s blue backpack, Detective James Cormack is called in to investigate.

    Director:Sian Davies
    Writer:Lucas Taylor

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 2 - Predators
    7.4/10(528 votes)

    #11 - Predators

    S1:E2

    After the discovery of Isabel's hair, those involved with the time capsule project in 1994 are at the forefront of Cormack's investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Black Snow Season 1 Episode 1 - Unfinished Business
    7.2/10(619 votes)

    #12 - Unfinished Business

    S1:E1

    When a time capsule is opened and a secret is unearthed, Detective James Cormack is put on the trail of a murderer from a 1994 case that was never solved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Sapphire" is the best rated episode of "Black Snow". It scored 8/10 based on 298 votes. Directed by Travis Fimmel and written by Lucas Taylor, it aired on 1/29/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ghost".