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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!

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.
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"My Druthers" is the best rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1618 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Coastal Venture".

  • My Druthers
    8.7/101,618 votes
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    #1 - My Druthers

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Coastal Venture
    8.7/101,863 votes
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    #2 - The Coastal Venture

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Darkest Hour
    8.6/101,535 votes
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    #3 - The Darkest Hour

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Secret of the Gnomon
    8.5/101,383 votes
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    #4 - Secret of the Gnomon

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Albatross
    8.5/10578 votes
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    #5 - Albatross

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Runway
    8.4/101,818 votes
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    #6 - The Runway

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Homecoming
    8.3/101,493 votes
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    #7 - Homecoming

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Parcel 9
    8.2/101,778 votes
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    #8 - Parcel 9

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Phantom
    8.2/101,855 votes
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    #9 - The Phantom

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cross
    8.2/101,391 votes
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    #10 - The Cross

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trapped
    8.2/101,395 votes
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    #11 - Trapped

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Welcome to Kitty Hawk
    8.2/101,070 votes
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    #12 - Welcome to Kitty Hawk

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Swell
    8.2/10504 votes
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    #13 - The Swell

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spy Games
    8.1/101,907 votes
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    #14 - Spy Games

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead Calm
    8.0/101,660 votes
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    #15 - Dead Calm

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bell Tower
    8.0/101,698 votes
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    #16 - The Bell Tower

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Midsummers
    7.9/101,761 votes
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    #17 - Midsummers

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Gold
    7.9/101,696 votes
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    #18 - The Gold

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Prayers
    7.9/101,488 votes
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    #19 - Prayers

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blackbeard
    7.9/10585 votes
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    #20 - Blackbeard

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2024

    A strange tale of a family curse makes the Pogues think twice about accepting a lucrative offer to search for an amulet linked to Blackbeard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heists
    7.8/101,031 votes
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    #21 - Heists

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Heist
    7.7/101,646 votes
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    #22 - The Heist

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Happy Anniversary
    7.7/10992 votes
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    #23 - Happy Anniversary

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tapping the Rudder
    7.7/10965 votes
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    #24 - Tapping the Rudder

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lupine Corsairs
    7.7/10514 votes
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    #25 - The Lupine Corsairs

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2024

    The sheriff grills the Pogues about their dealings with Wes Genrette. JJ and Kiara have another close call. Pope gets wind of a mysterious artifact.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A