The Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(340 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E14/15/2020

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

   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jonas Pate

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2. 

   8.3/10(84 votes)

   #2 - The Lucky Compass

   S1:E24/15/2020

   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:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Shannon Burke

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   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Shannon Burke
3. 

   8.0/10(46 votes)

   #3 - The Forbidden Zone

   S1:E34/15/2020

   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:Cherie Nowlan

   Writer:Josh Pate

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   Director:Cherie Nowlan

   Writer:Josh Pate
4. 

   8.4/10(41 votes)

   #4 - Spy Games

   S1:E44/15/2020

   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:Cherie Nowlan

   Writer:Jonas Pate

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   Director:Cherie Nowlan

   Writer:Jonas Pate
5. 

   8.7/10(50 votes)

   #5 - Midsummers

   S1:E54/15/2020

   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:Jonas Pate

   Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
6. 

   8.2/10(30 votes)

   #6 - Parcel 9

   S1:E64/15/2020

   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:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jonas Pate

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7. 

   8.3/10(23 votes)

   #7 - Dead Calm

   S1:E74/15/2020

   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:Valerie Weiss

   Writer:Kathleen Hale

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   Director:Valerie Weiss

   Writer:Kathleen Hale
8. 

   8.5/10(22 votes)

   #8 - The Runway

   S1:E84/15/2020

   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:Valerie Weiss

   Writer:Rachel Alter

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   Director:Valerie Weiss

   Writer:Rachel Alter
9. 

   8.4/10(25 votes)

   #9 - The Bell Tower

   S1:E94/15/2020

   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:Jonas Pate

   Writers:Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie

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   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writers:Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie
10. 

    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #10 - The Phantom

    S1:E104/15/2020

    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:Jonas Pate

    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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    Director:Jonas Pate

    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke