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The Best Episodes of Outer Banks

Every episode of Outer Banks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Outer Banks!

The Best Episodes of Outer Banks

A tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.

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  1. Background image for My Druthers
    8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #1 - My Druthers

    S2:E6

    John B bristles when Sarah reconnects with a former flame. Ward's web of lies starts to unravel. Pope discovers a shocking family secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Coastal Venture
    8.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #2 - The Coastal Venture

    S2:E10

    John B, Pope, JJ and Kiara brace for a showdown on board the ship, while Sarah realizes the harsh truth of her distressing family situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Darkest Hour
    8.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - The Darkest Hour

    S2:E5

    JJ cooks up a risky plan to help out John B. Pope hunts down information about the key. Kiara and Sarah both deal with family fallout over the Pogues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Secret of the Gnomon
    8.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #4 - Secret of the Gnomon

    S3:E10

    The Pogues' search for El Dorado brings them deep into the jungle, where John B and Sarah face the ultimate test of their courage and family bonds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Runway
    8.4/10(2.1k votes)

    #5 - The Runway

    S1:E8

    John B finally learns the truth about his dad — and sets off a chain of events that jeopardizes everything he and his friends have fought to accomplish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Parcel 9
    8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #6 - Parcel 9

    S1:E6

    A spooky island legend, a broken friendship and John B’s new living situation keep the crew on their toes as they search high and low for the treasure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Phantom
    8.2/10(2.1k votes)

    #7 - The Phantom

    S1:E10

    An island crawling with law enforcement and a looming tropical storm are just two of the obstacles facing John B as he tries to make his escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Homecoming
    8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #8 - Homecoming

    S2:E4

    Low on gas and strapped for cash, John B and Sarah run into trouble. Pope's appointment in Charleston takes an ominous turn over a proposed trade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Trapped
    8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Trapped

    S2:E9

    The Pogues deal with a slew of setbacks — a medical emergency, a nosy neighbor, parental ultimatums — as they attempt to save Pope's family legacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Welcome to Kitty Hawk
    8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - Welcome to Kitty Hawk

    S3:E9

    With their ride to Orinoco waiting on the tarmac, Kiara and JJ run into several complications. Rafe has a change of heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Albatross
    8.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - Albatross

    S4:E5

    The Pogues scramble when the sheriff turns up at the worst possible time. JJ receives a mysterious letter. The amulet's clues point to Charleston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Spy Games
    8.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #12 - Spy Games

    S1:E4

    When John B's supervision-free home life catches up to him, he receives a well-timed assist — and some spiffing up — from the last person he expects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Cross
    8.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #13 - The Cross

    S2:E8

    Armed with new clues, the group braves perilous roads and swampland as they race to keep part of Pope's history from falling into the wrong hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Town Council
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - The Town Council

    S4:E6

    JJ learns about his past. The Pogues rally support for a zoning meeting that will decide their fate. Sarah and John B suss out a theory about the scroll.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Dead Calm
    8.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #15 - Dead Calm

    S1:E7

    JJ's reckless behavior ramps up when the friends try to score some quick cash. Meanwhile, John B grows closer to Sarah — and makes her dad suspicious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The Bell Tower
    8.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #16 - The Bell Tower

    S1:E9

    With his options dwindling and enemies closing in, John B looks for an exit plan. Sarah feels pressured to pick a side. Pope lets his emotions out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Storm
    8.0/10(908 votes)

    #17 - The Storm

    S4:E9

    Pursued by police, the Pogues embark on the next stage of their mission with help from an unexpected source. Tensions flare when John B confides in JJ.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Midsummers
    7.9/10(2.0k votes)

    #18 - Midsummers

    S1:E5

    John B believes he's made a breakthrough in the hunt for the gold, but his desire to include Sarah in the quest causes friction among the friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Gold
    7.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #19 - The Gold

    S2:E1

    John B tries to evade capture as he zeroes in on the gold, but a promise to Sarah could derail his plans. Back home, his friends face life without him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Prayers
    7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #20 - Prayers

    S2:E3

    A desperate scramble for help lands John B and Sarah in questionable surroundings. Pope receives a mysterious summons to an out-of-town meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Heists
    7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - Heists

    S3:E5

    Sarah convinces an old friend to help with a high-risk, high-reward mission. Looking to access a museum collection, John B and his dad get creative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Swell
    7.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #22 - The Swell

    S4:E4

    Tensions rise along with the waves when the Pogues and the Kooks hit the beach for the year's best swell. As Pope digs for info, Cleo faces down danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for The Heist
    7.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #23 - The Heist

    S2:E2

    With time running out, John B and Sarah strike an uneasy bargain, while Kiara, JJ and Pope search for evidence that could implicate Ward and Rafe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Happy Anniversary
    7.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - Happy Anniversary

    S3:E7

    With Singh on the move, John B and JJ scramble to catch him. Pope makes a breakthrough. Sarah questions where her loyalties lie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Tapping the Rudder
    7.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - Tapping the Rudder

    S3:E8

    Rafe lays his cards on the table and Sarah calls in two favors. JJ's unorthodox plan to get to South America lands John B in hot water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"My Druthers" is the best rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1875 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Coastal Venture".