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The Worst Episodes of Crossbones

Every episode of Crossbones ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Crossbones!

It's 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the first functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, reigns...
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Devil's Dominion" is the worst rated episode of "Crossbones". It scored 6.9/10 based on 329 votes. Directed by David Slade and written by Amanda Welles, James V. Hart, Neil Cross, it aired on 5/30/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Covenant".

  • The Devil's Dominion
    6.9/10329 votes
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    #1 - The Devil's Dominion

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2014

    The Longitude Chronometer, a device that will change the world, is stolen from HMS Petrel by pirates working for the legendary but supposedly long dead Edward Teach - better known as Blackbeard. On board the Petrel is Tom Lowe, an English spy working undercover as ship's surgeon. Lowe's mission is to prevent the Chronometer from falling into the hands of pirates... and if the opportunity should arise, to assassinate Blackbeard.

    Director: David Slade

    Writer: Amanda Welles, James V. Hart, Neil Cross

  • The Covenant
    7.1/10225 votes
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    #2 - The Covenant

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Blackbeard's plans are complicated when a popular Pirate Captain comes to town and violently disagrees with his grand design. For his master plan to survive, Blackbeard must weigh the risks of ridding himself of a dangerous old friend. Meanwhile, trying to gain insight into the Commodore's mysterious endgame, Tom Lowe finds himself an unlikely instrument of Blackbeard's will.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Blake Masters

  • Antoinette
    7.1/10163 votes
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    #3 - Antoinette

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2014

    Having learned of Blackbeard's plans to attack innocent civilians in Jamaica, Lowe devises a way to report back to his spymaster, William Jagger. But having done so, Lowe discovers that Jagger might be an even greater madman than the Commodore. The time has come to make a choice between two evils. Which way will he jump?

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Michael Oates Palmer

  • The Return
    7.3/10150 votes
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    #4 - The Return

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2014

    Lowe plots to kidnap Blackbeard and deliver him to the English authorities, believing this to be the only way to save the people of Santa Compana from the mad wrath of William Jagger. Meanwhile, Jagger visits an insane asylum, believing a patient there will be the key to finally defeating Blackbeard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Man Who Killed Blackbeard
    7.4/10200 votes
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    #5 - The Man Who Killed Blackbeard

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2014

    When Kate is captured on a trading voyage, Blackbeard and Lowe must work together in order to rescue her before she reveals the island's whereabouts to William Jagger. In the process, Lowe discovers that Blackbeard has an ulterior, deeply personal motive for keeping him on Santa Compana.

    Director: Steve Shill

    Writer: Neil Cross

  • Hole in the Head
    7.5/10159 votes
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    #6 - Hole in the Head

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/2014

    Lowe plans to kidnap Blackbeard and take him to English authorities, hoping the move will save the Santa Compana people from the unhinged wrath of William Jagger. Meanwhile, Jagger searches for the key to triumphing over Blackbeard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beggarman
    7.5/10153 votes
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    #7 - Beggarman

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/2014

    Nenna plans an escape, putting Lowe in peril. Meanwhile, Balfour forms an unlikely alliance that could cost him and Lowe their lives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crossbones
    7.7/10159 votes
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    #8 - Crossbones

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2014

    Crew loyalty is tested as Blackbeard sets sail and spins his endgame in motion. On Santa Compana, Tom Lowe receives a startling request from Kate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blackbeard
    7.8/10178 votes
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    #9 - Blackbeard

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/2/2014

    Blackbeard risks everything against William Jagger's frenzied attack in the season finale. A torn Lowe must make crucial choices.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A