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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!

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On a North Carolina island of haves and have-nots, John B and his tight-knit crew of friends find mystery and adventure while hunting for lost treasure.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 10 - The Storm and What Came After
    8.8/10(1837 votes)

    #1 - The Storm and What Came After

    S5:E10

    As a raging hurricane lashes Kildare, the Pogues race to save their loved ones and settle the score before a life-changing treasure slips away — again.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, Brad Caleb Kane

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  2. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 6 - My Druthers
    8.7/10(2522 votes)

    #2 - 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:Sunny Hodge
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  3. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 10 - The Coastal Venture
    8.7/10(2815 votes)

    #3 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  4. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 5 - The Darkest Hour
    8.6/10(2396 votes)

    #4 - 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:Valerie Weiss
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  5. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 10 - Secret of the Gnomon
    8.6/10(2243 votes)

    #5 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  6. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 8 - The Runway
    8.5/10(2848 votes)

    #6 - 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:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Rachel Alter

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  7. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 10 - The Phantom
    8.3/10(2912 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  8. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 4 - Homecoming
    8.3/10(2343 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:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Shannon Burke

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  9. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 9 - Arise, Arise
    8.3/10(1383 votes)

    #9 - Arise, Arise

    S5:E9

    A mission to Azerbaijan gets rocky when Pope engineers a daring ambush. Kiara rushes to outpace the Corsairs and test the Crown's powers of resurrection.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  10. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 4 - Spy Games
    8.2/10(2964 votes)

    #10 - 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:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Jonas Pate

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  11. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 6 - Parcel 9
    8.2/10(2769 votes)

    #11 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 9 - Trapped
    8.2/10(2200 votes)

    #12 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  13. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 9 - Welcome to Kitty Hawk
    8.2/10(1847 votes)

    #13 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  14. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 5 - Albatross
    8.2/10(1722 votes)

    #14 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  15. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 6 - The Town Council
    8.2/10(1807 votes)

    #15 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  16. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 8 - The Runway (2)
    8.2/10(1246 votes)

    #16 - The Runway (2)

    S5:E8

    The friends get crafty to decode the scytale's secrets. Rafe becomes a wanted man when a violent mistake catches up to him. Cleo makes an explosive move.

    Director:Darren Genet
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 8 - The Cross
    8.1/10(2191 votes)

    #17 - 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:Darnell Martin
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  18. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 9 - The Storm
    8.1/10(1504 votes)

    #18 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 5 - Midsummers
    8.0/10(2770 votes)

    #19 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  20. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 7 - Dead Calm
    8.0/10(2604 votes)

    #20 - 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:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Kathleen Hale

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  21. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 9 - The Bell Tower
    8.0/10(2667 votes)

    #21 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie

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  22. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 1 - The Gold
    7.9/10(2561 votes)

    #22 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  23. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 3 - Prayers
    7.8/10(2316 votes)

    #23 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  24. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 5 - Heists
    7.8/10(1779 votes)

    #24 - 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:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  25. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 4 - The Swell
    7.8/10(1576 votes)

    #25 - 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:Gonzalo Amat
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Storm and What Came After" is the best rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 8.8/10 based on 1837 votes. Directed by Jonas Pate and written by Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, Brad Caleb Kane, it aired on 8/20/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Druthers".