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The Worst Episodes of Our Flag Means Death

Every episode of Our Flag Means Death ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Our Flag Means Death!

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....
Genres:ComedyAction & AdventureDrama
Networks:HBO MaxMax

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Our Flag Means Death". It scored 7.5/10 based on 4263 votes. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by David Jenkins, it aired on 3/3/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Damned Man".

  • Pilot
    7.5/104,263 votes
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    #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
    7.6/103,825 votes
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    #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
    7.9/103,697 votes
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    #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

  • This Is Happening
    8.1/103,524 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Impossible Birds
    8.1/102,485 votes
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    #5 - Impossible Birds

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2023

    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

  • Discomfort in a Married State
    8.2/103,641 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • We Gull Way Back
    8.2/103,501 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • The Art of F**kery
    8.3/103,561 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Red Flags
    8.3/102,419 votes
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    #9 - Red Flags

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2023

    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

  • Man on Fire
    8.3/102,039 votes
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    #10 - Man on Fire

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2023

    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

  • Act of Grace
    8.4/103,535 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
    8.5/103,722 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Fun and Games
    8.5/102,271 votes
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    #13 - Fun and Games

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2023

    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

  • Mermen
    8.5/102,040 votes
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    #14 - Mermen

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2023

    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

  • The Curse of the Seafaring Life
    8.6/102,268 votes
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    #15 - The Curse of the Seafaring Life

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2023

    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

  • Calypso's Birthday
    8.6/102,190 votes
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    #16 - Calypso's Birthday

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2023

    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

  • Wherever You Go, There You Are
    8.7/103,763 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • The Innkeeper
    8.8/102,570 votes
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    #18 - The Innkeeper

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2023

    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