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The Best Episodes of Outer Banks

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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 Welcome to Kitty Hawk
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for The Lupine Corsairs
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Lupine Corsairs

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Blue Crown
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Blue Crown

    S4:E10

    The hunt for Groff heats up in Morocco. In a deadly race to claim the crown, loyalties are tested — and a moment of treachery changes everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Enduro
    8.9/10(79 votes)

    #4 - The Enduro

    S4:E1

    Flush with success, the Pogues have big plans to invest in their future. But when their fortunes take a turn, will a bold gamble pay off?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Poguelandia
    8.8/10(91 votes)

    #5 - Poguelandia

    S3:E1

    An unexpected rescuer takes the Pogues from a remote island to Barbados, where they encounter a powerful treasure hunter with his own agenda.

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  6. Background image for The Dark Forest
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Dark Forest

    S3:E6

    Secrets threaten to drive a wedge between John B and his friends. Sarah revisits a past life. Pope reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Secret of the Gnomon
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for The Swell
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Midsummers
    8.7/10(41 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Heists
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Pilot
    8.6/10(307 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Spy Games
    8.6/10(32 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 Runway
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for The Bell Tower
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for The Phantom
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Parcel 9
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for Blackbeard
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Blackbeard

    S4:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Albatross
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for The Lucky Compass
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    #19 - The Lucky Compass

    S1:E2

    Convinced that the clue found onboard the boat connects to his missing father, John B leads his friends on an increasingly frantic search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Dead Calm
    8.4/10(18 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Darkest Hour
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for The Coastal Venture
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for The Forbidden Zone
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #23 - The Forbidden Zone

    S1:E3

    As the gang hatches an illicit scheme to get to the bottom of the deep-sea mystery, John B confronts Sarah while Pope jumps at the chance for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Bells
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #24 - The Bells

    S3:E2

    As her friends mount a rescue attempt, Kiara agrees to an uneasy truce with Rafe. A familiar sound grabs John B's attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Fathers and Sons
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Fathers and Sons

    S3:E3

    Big John and John B pick up where they left off — for better or worse. Cleo and Pope form a new club. Rafe reconnects with Ward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Welcome to Kitty Hawk" is the best rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 9.1/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lupine Corsairs".