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.
The worst episode of "Our Flag Means Death" 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) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Damned Man".
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
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
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.
Writer: Alyssa Lane, Alex J. Sherman
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 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
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
Writer: David Jenkins, Yvonne Zima
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
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
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
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
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
Director: Andrew DeYoung
Writer: David Jenkins
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