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The Best Episodes of Our Flag Means Death Season 1

Every episode of Our Flag Means Death Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Our Flag Means Death Season 1!

After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.

Genres:ComedyAction & AdventureDrama
Networks:HBO MaxMax

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Our Flag Means Death" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.5/10 from 4238 user votes. It was directed by Taika Waititi and written by David Jenkins. "Pilot" aired on 3/3/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Damned Man".

  • Pilot
    7.5/10 4,238 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2022

    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

  • A Damned Man
    7.6/10 3,801 votes

    #2 - A Damned Man

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2022

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

    Director: Nacho Vigalondo

    Writer: David Jenkins

  • A Gentleman Pirate
    7.9/10 3,677 votes

    #3 - A Gentleman Pirate

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/2022

    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

  • Discomfort in a Married State
    8.2/10 3,620 votes

    #4 - Discomfort in a Married State

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2022

    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 Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
    8.5/10 3,701 votes

    #5 - The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2022

    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

  • The Art of F**kery
    8.3/10 3,540 votes

    #6 - The Art of F**kery

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/10/2022

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

    Director: Luis Fernando Frías de la Parra

    Writer: Simone Nathan

  • This Is Happening
    8.1/10 3,502 votes

    #7 - This Is Happening

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2022

    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

  • We Gull Way Back
    8.2/10 3,478 votes

    #8 - We Gull Way Back

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2022

    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

  • Act of Grace
    8.4/10 3,514 votes

    #9 - Act of Grace

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2022

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

    Director: Bert, Bertie

    Writer: David Jenkins, Yvonne Zima

  • Wherever You Go, There You Are
    8.7/10 3,738 votes

    #10 - Wherever You Go, There You Are

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2022

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

    Director: Andrew DeYoung

    Writer: David Jenkins