The Best Episodes of Our Flag Means Death

While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths.

Director: Andrew DeYoung

Writer: Alyssa Lane, Alex J. Sherman

While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.

Director: Andrew DeYoung

Writer: David Jenkins

While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: Zayre Ferrer

Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: John Mahoney

After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.

Director: Andrew DeYoung

Writer: David Jenkins, Eliza Jiménez Cossio

As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.

Director: Andrew DeYoung

Writer: Simone Nathan, John Mahone

After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: David Jenkins, John Mahone

Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.

Director: Bert, Bertie

Writer: David Jenkins, Yvonne Zima

Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: Simone Nathan

Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge.

Director: David Jenkins

Writer: Adam Stein

As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

Writer: Eliza Jiménez Cossio

The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.

Director: Bert, Bertie

Writer: Alyssa Lane, Alex J. Sherman

As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: Jes Tom, Natalie Torres

A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: Zayre Ferrer

While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.

Director: David Jenkins

Writer: David Jenkins, Alyssa Lane, Alex J. Sherman

Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

Writer: Adam Stein

Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

Writer: David Jenkins

Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.

Director: Taika Waititi

Writer: David Jenkins