The Best Episodes of Our Flag Means Death Season 1

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

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

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

Writer: David Jenkins

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

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

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

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

Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

Writer: Simone Nathan

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

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

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

Director: Bert, Bertie

Writer: David Jenkins, Yvonne Zima

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

Director: Andrew DeYoung

Writer: David Jenkins